- Car Location: Michigan
- Full restoration - body off
- "Frame is just as clean as the body" - owner
- Reported to be about 80% original
- Power steering option
- New convertible top - never been opened
- Original radio available
- Transmission and motor rebuilt during restoration
- Aftermarket radio installed for now
- Original steel wheels and hubcaps included in sale
- Many extra trim pieces and parts left over from restoration
- Original tail lights included in sale
- Many chrome pieces included in sale
- Starmist blue exterior
- Blue interior
- Automatic transmission option
- Hard top included in sale
- Reported to be 3rd owner
- Excellent tires
Whilst every other car manufacturer was trying to build the fastest, most powerful car, Ford created a new market segment, dubbed the “personal luxury car” in 1958. The car that debuted in that segment was the Ford Thunderbird, more affectionately called the T-Bird. The Thunderbird was produced for eleven generations, a testament to its popularity. Ten generations were produced between 1955 and 1997, and a retro-styled eleventh generation came onto the market between 2002 and 2005. It was essentially a luxury car among a sport-car heavy period. Our subject vehicle is a first-generation 1957 example in great condition following a full body-off restoration, with just 72,000 genuine miles.
Exterior and Interior
An attractive Starmist blue exterior with a matching blue and white interior graces this T-Bird. It rides on a set of Thunderbird wheels with tires in excellent condition. After the body off restoration, it is reported that the vehicle is in 80% original condition, and the owner states “frame is just as clean as the body”. The newly installed convertible top has never been operated, and a hardtop is given in the sale. An aftermarket radio is in place, with the original available as well. The original steel wheels and hubcaps are given with the vehicle, as well as extra trim and chrome pieces.
Engine
This Thunderbird is powered by the highest-spec engine that was available for it at the time, a 312cu (5.1L) V8 that produced around 225hp, mated to a two-speed ‘Fordomatic’ automatic. Interestingly, the Fordomatic is actually a three-speed transmission, in which second and third are utilized during normal driving when the gear selector is in ‘D’, whilst first gear can be utilized by setting the selector to the ‘L’ position, although it will select the first gear if the throttle is floored from a standstill whilst in ‘D’. The engine and transmission underwent a rebuild during the restoration, ensuring longevity and reliability for the future.
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