1957 Ford Thunderbird

312ci V8 | Power Assisted Drum Brakes | White Removable Hardtop

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23044186

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
D7FH395015
Lot Number:
23044186
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
120,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
312ci V8
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Raven Black
Interior Color:
Black And White
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 312ci V8
  • Holley Four-Barrel Carburetor
  • Ford-O-Matic Automatic Transmission
  • RWD
  • Power Assisted Drum Brakes
  • Raven Black Paint
  • White Removable Hardtop
  • White Wall Tires
  • Polished Hubcaps
  • Black And White Interior
  • Town And Country Push Button AM Radio
  • Aluminum Accents On Dashboard And Door Panels

Overview of 1957 Ford Thunderbird For Sale by Owner

Ford's Thunderbird, or T-Bird as popularly known, is the car that created a segment. Called the Personal Luxury Car, it was a segment that widely paralleled the Grand Tourers of Europe. It was meant to embody a luxurious and stylish cruiser for two (later up to four), with ample luggage space and a potent engine with easy cruising abilities for hours. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is from the first generation of the marque and sports 120,000 miles on the odometer. As this particular '57 T-Bird appears to be in great shape, you don't need to baby it or stick it in a garage for much of its remaining life but can continue to enjoy it on the open roads.

Exterior and Interior

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird features a straight Raven Black paint job, with a contrasting white roof, replete with an opera-glass window on each rear side. Furthermore, the hardtop is removable, so you can enjoy some open-air motoring when desired. Take a few moments to appreciate the graceful and quintessentially Fifties design with ample chrome embellishments and white-wall tired wheels centered with polished hubcaps. A peek at the undercarriage does reveal some surface rust, but that's to be expected for a vehicle of this age and is nothing that a skilled workshop can't put right. Once you're done admiring the sleek lines and curves of this '57 T-Bird, climb aboard the black and white interior with a passenger of choice if desired, fire up the engine, and experience what luxury motoring in the Fifties was like. You'll find a cabin featuring aluminum accents on the dash and door panels, a Town and Country push-button AM radio, and beautiful Art Deco-style instrumentation. This T-Bird may lack the digital delights and creature comforts of current-era cars, but it more than makes up for it with sheer character and charm. It's time you took a digital detox anyways.

Engine

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a classic 312ci V8 that features a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and drives the rear wheels via a 2-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission. Power drum brakes ensure ample stopping power when required.

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