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1957 Ford Thunderbird

Full Restoration | Hard Top Roadster  | Light Blue Interior

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VIN:
D7FH278799
Lot Number:
23023778
Odometer:
0
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
312ci V8
Drive Type:
RWD
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Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Colonial White
Interior Color:
Light Blue
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Vehicle Location:
Poplar Bluf
Missouri
  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Roadster
  • 312ci Special V8 with Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission 
  • Full Restoration 
  • Colonial White Exterior 
  • Light Blue Interior 
  • White Wall Tires 
  • Hub Caps 
  • Hard Top Included 
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Background Story of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Overview of 1957 Ford Thunderbird For Sale by Owner

Americana and the 50's were filled with luxury and opulence, and the cars of the time reflected this well. Vehicles leaving factory production lines sported long swooping designs and drove like yachts, coining the popular term "land yacht." However, it wasn't all luxury and class, and cars like the Chevrolet Corvette made up the gap in performance cars. What if you wanted a car from the 50's that blends performance and those iconic land yacht features? This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is the answer. This piece of American history is in great shape and is ready to take your weekend drive up a notch with a recent full restoration.

Exterior and Interior

While the Thunderbird reissue of the 2000s tried to capture the original's essence, it never came close, and that's okay. You really can't capture the iconic design and what the original Thunderbirds design set out to accomplish. The factory design cues of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird are truly brought to life with this car's Colonial White exterior. What makes this particular thunderbird a rare buy is how well the car looks; iconic features like the 50s fins at the rear and the chrome on all fronts are still present and in great condition. Adding to the whole 50's aesthetic is a set of chrome hubcaps wrapped with whitewall tires. The Light Blue interior of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird is just as extravagant as the exterior, with all its interior components in excellent condition.

Engine

If you thought the exterior and interior of this car looked neat, a look at the engine bay may steer you away from driving this 1957 Ford Thunderbird and keep it looking fresh. If you choose to spruce up your weekend drives, the 312ci Special V8 motor is a reliable powertrain that ensures smiles on every mile traveled. Back to that clean engine bay, a closer look and the redesigned valve covers stand out. In keeping with the car's originality, components like the air filter housing and radiator hoses are genuine Ford products. With this 50's beauty, your sunday cruise is made smoother with the car sending its power to the rear wheels through a Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed automatic transmission.

  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Roadster
  • 312ci Special V8 with Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission 
  • Full Restoration 
  • Colonial White Exterior 
  • Light Blue Interior 
  • White Wall Tires 
  • Hub Caps 
  • Hard Top Included 

Walk-around Video of this Ford Thunderbird

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1955 Ford Thunderbird

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$44,999
SOLD

Ford’s famous T-Bird was conceived in the Fifties, as an American Grand Tourer. But using that European designation wouldn’t do, so Ford created a segment name for it as well: Personal Luxury Car. Introduced in 1955 as a luxurious two-seater with V8 power under the hood, the first-generation T-Bird saw over 16,000 sold. This Torch Red 1955 Ford Thunderbird from Roseville, California is one such example. With its two-tone interior, 292ci V8 and 12-volt electrical system, this is a fine classic to drive around in. The car also comes with the detachable hardtop included in the sale, making it an all-weather, all-season classic if you please. We believe that the car may have received restoration, and bears just 1,700 miles since then.

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2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe

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PENDING SALE
$24,500
SOLD

Ford’s final hurrah in the Personal Luxury Car segment which they created, the eleventh generation T-Bird was made between 2002 and 2005. Ford poured significant resources into creating a retro-modern machine that would be forever remembered. That’s why you’ll do extremely well to pick up this Merlot-colored 2004 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe from Los Angeles. With just under 28,000 miles on the clock, this V8-toting machine comes with the Light Sand Appearance Package, a removable body-colored hard top and even the original owner’s manual included with the sale. That makes it not only a fine daily driver, but a viable future investment as well.

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1957 Ford Thunderbird

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$34,900
SOLD

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by the desirable 312ci Y-block naturally aspirated V8 paired with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in black over a white vinyl interior with a gray convertible soft top, it also includes the removable hard top — a defining feature of the final-year first-generation Thunderbird. Recent documented service reflects significant investment into the car’s mechanical systems, with major attention given to braking, fuel delivery, cooling, steering, and ignition components. This is not simply cosmetic upkeep — it is substantive mechanical sorting aimed at drivability and reliability.

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2023 Ford F-150 Shelby

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$92,999

The 2023 Ford Shelby F-150 is where raw performance meets everyday practicality, transforming a capable full-size truck into a 775-horsepower powerhouse. This example, showing 31,294 miles, is finished in Avalanche with signature Shelby striping, giving it a bold yet refined presence. Built by Shelby American in limited numbers, this truck stands far apart from a standard F-150, offering supercar-level power in a highly usable platform. With its combination of luxury features from the Lariat 502A package and Shelby’s extensive performance upgrades, this truck delivers an experience that is equally at home on the road, at the job site, or out on an off-road adventure.

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1975 Ford Bronco

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$134,999

This Powder Blue 1975 Ford Bronco is just the vehicle to buy if you’re looking for a classic off-roader that can show you a good time. With its open-air demeanor, cream-colored interior and punchy 351ci V8, it’s a symbol of the Sixties when fun and frolic ruled the country. This first-generation Bronco has received a comprehensive makeover and features several upgrades, including a James Duff 6-inch Crawler suspension system, reupholstered premium diamond stitched upholstery and a matching cream-colored soft top for when you need some weather protection and security. An air conditioning system is also included with the sale, albeit not yet installed.

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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$27,900

Who wouldn’t want the initiator of the pony car class to grace their life? That’s what we’re offering, with this Springtime Yellow 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible that’s available in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Ford’s Mustang wasn’t yet another model, after all, but a segment creator. If not for the Mustang, we wouldn’t have had others like the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, etc. This particular car is a 1965 model which is the first year of proper first-gen Mustang production, and saw over 559,000 units made in that year. Coming to you with a fine 289ci V8 under the hood, the Pony Interior Trim Package and a 3-speed automatic transmission, it’s a perfect classic car for anyone, really.

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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Restomod

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$112,000

One of Chevy’s main pillars of the Sixties and Seventies, the Chevelle dominated the midsize segment with ease. It was one of the Bowtie’s most successful models during its 1963 to 1977 production run, and came in many body forms. Of course, petrolheads flocked towards the SS or Super Sport variant which brought many cosmetic as well as performance upgrades to the car. Now, we’ve got a finely restored 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS for grabs in Visalia, California. Sporting a black exterior and a black interior, this machine rocks a fearsome 427ci V8 under the hood, a set of black Ridler alloy wheels, and more. Also included in the sale is a Vintage Air heating and air conditioning system that’s currently not installed.

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1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$27,900

Who wouldn’t want the initiator of the pony car class to grace their life? That’s what we’re offering, with this Springtime Yellow 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible that’s available in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Ford’s Mustang wasn’t yet another model, after all, but a segment creator. If not for the Mustang, we wouldn’t have had others like the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, etc. This particular car is a 1965 model which is the first year of proper first-gen Mustang production, and saw over 559,000 units made in that year. Coming to you with a fine 289ci V8 under the hood, the Pony Interior Trim Package and a 3-speed automatic transmission, it’s a perfect classic car for anyone, really.

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$41,400

Tired of today’s appliances on wheels? May we offer this Garnet Red 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu for your well-being and overall enrichment of quality of life? It’s a stalwart American classic from the famous Chevy Chevelle family, and comes with just 8,000 miles on the clock after some refreshment work. With its nice black interior and Pioneer head unit upgrade, it’s a lovely car to drive regularly but the real fun factor lies beneath the hood, ready for a flex of your right foot. Yes, there’s a good American V8 down there, displacing all of 454 cubic inches and endowed with some nice goodies to help it make more than the reportedly approximately 400 horsepower that factory examples came with. If you’re tempted, this car is up for grabs in Lubbock.

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