- 1957 Ford Thunderbird
- 312ci V8
- Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
- Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Cream Exterior
- Black/White Interior
- Body-Colored Hardtop
- Heater & Defroster
- Aftermarket Air Conditioning
- Aftermarket Cup Holder
- Turn Signals
- Seat Belts
- Vendor Skirts
- Rear Air Shocks
- Vintage Marching w/ Dash Bluetooth Radio
- Aftermarket Steering Wheel
- Runner Thunderbird Floor Mats
- Wide Whitehalls w/ Thunderbird Hubcaps
- Port Hole Hard
- Power Steering
- Power Brakes
- Reupholstered Interior
Extras Included in the Sale
- Original Steering Wheel
- Jack & Spear
The Personal Luxury Car was created in America by Ford, with their Thunderbird. From 1955 to 1997, ten generations were made, each one embodying the spirit of luxury grand touring. An eleventh generation was created between 2002 and 2005, as a homage to this spirit of excellence. But what better way to celebrate the T-Bird’s glorious legacy than to get yourself a first-generation example? Lo and behold, we present this 1957 Ford Thunderbird from Chicago. It’s done 57,300 miles and is powered by a 312ci V8. Morevoer, it’s got aftermarket air conditioning, the original steering wheel, original jack and spare wheel, and has received reupholstering of its interior. So, it’s pretty much ready to go on a journey with you.
Exterior and Interior
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird comes in Colonial White, showcasing those lovely Fifties American automotive themes with panache. The car has vendor skirts, a body-colored removable hardtop with the iconic porthole windows on either side, whitewall tires and rear wheel slats. It’s also got plenty of chrome and class to it. Thunderbird hubcaps are also present, as are the requisite badges and emblems. The interior of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird features a black and white theme. It’s a two-seat affair, as was the first generation T-Bird before Ford added a rear seat to broaden the car’s appeal. This car’s interior has reportedly been reupholstered and comes with some nice upgrades too. There’s an aftermarket steering wheel, a Vintage Marching with dash Bluetooth radio, air conditioning, a heated and defroster, an aftermarket cup older, seat belts for some added safety, and even Runner Thunderbird floor mats. The car’s trunk is also in great shape, and can accept plenty of luggage. After all, you might want to take a cross-country trip and wouldn’t want to compromise on clothing, would you?
Engine
To move this 1957 Ford Thunderbird around, Ford’s famous 312ci Y-Block V8 does duty. It’s paired with a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission and drives the rear wheels. The car also has power steering and power brakes for an easy driving experience. Yes, this car is a cruiser and it’s meant to be driven as such.
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