
- Red extrerior
- White and black interior
- 312ci V8
- Automatic Transmission
- Current owner reports rebuilt engine - rebuilt the same block
- Interior redone
- Tops redone
- Current owner reports they believe the car to have been painted by the previous owner
- White hard top
- No A/C
- No power steering
Set out to be "a personal car of distinction," the Ford Thunderbird was the company's response to the Corvette. Although not a direct competitor, the vehicles had a lot of similarities. Both had powerful V8 engines strapped onto them, both were two-seaters, and both delivered plenty of power to the wheels on command. But the Thunderbird was more catered to the class of driver who appreciates more comfort and luxury for the accomplished enthusiast. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is for the enthusiast. It is a gorgeous specimen that has survived the test of time with a little elbow grease, including a rebuilt engine, which the current owner reports to be rebuilt with the same block. With some redone interiors and tops and a coat of paint that the current owner believes to have been done by the previous owner, this particular vehicle is in excellent condition.
Exterior and Interior
A blast from the past, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird casts an iconic silhouette that few cars can match, and the white and red paint job fits the car perfectly. The low-sitting, wide-body set the car in a sporty stance, making a hint at the true power hidden under the hood. Some Ford and Thunderbird branding adorn the vehicle, which follows a design language that, although it isn't as avant-garde as the first Corvette, has a sense of elegance and sophistication that appeals to the more sophisticated enthusiast. Stepping away from the redone white hardtop and climbing inside, you'll find that the white accents continue, now the red being replaced by black. The redone interior remains faithful to what it appeared as when leaving the factory, and this involves sacrificing some modern comforts such as air conditioning and power steering.
Engine
This 1957 Thunderbird sports a 312ci massive V8 that delivers power to the rear wheels using an automatic transmission. The rebuilt engine, which the current owner reports to have been done with the same block, helps retain the car's authenticity and breathes a new lease on life to the all-American V8 under the hood. A turn of the key turns on the engine as it roars to life, just as it was made for, delivering speed without compromising on comfort, turning heads all the way.
Inspection
The 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe represents the final year of the second-generation Thunderbird, a model that helped establish Ford’s personal luxury car segment with its combination of stylish design, V8 power, and comfortable cruising capability. This example features a custom teal exterior with a matching teal interior, along with classic upgrades such as Kragar wheels, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a custom suspension setup that give it a distinctive appearance. Showing approximately 47,896 miles, this Thunderbird is equipped with desirable factory-style amenities including air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts looking for a uniquely styled early Thunderbird.
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