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Builder:
Thunderbird
VIN:
D7FH143794
Lot Number:
2105526
Odometer:
72,000
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
312ci
Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Starmist Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle 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
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Background Story of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Overview of 1957 Ford Thunderbird For Sale by Owner

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.

1957 Ford  Thunderbird - Overview Photo

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.

1957 Ford  Thunderbird - Interior Photo

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.

1957 Ford  Thunderbird - Engine Photo
-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

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1955 Ford Thunderbird - Passenger side

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The first-generation Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 as Ford’s answer to the emerging personal luxury sports car segment, created in direct response to the Chevrolet Corvette but with a stronger emphasis on comfort, style, and everyday drivability rather than outright sports car minimalism. This 1955 Ford Thunderbird shows approximately 2,948 miles, making it an especially intriguing example for collectors seeking an iconic American convertible from the dawn of the personal luxury era. With its signature porthole hardtop styling, elegant two-seat layout, and V8-powered cruising capability, the original Thunderbird remains one of the most recognizable American cars of the 1950s. This example combines the desirable Y-Block V8, automatic transmission, and dual-top configuration, making it an especially appealing turnkey classic.

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The Ford Model T is quite simply one of the most important automobiles ever built, credited with transforming motoring from a luxury reserved for the wealthy into something accessible to ordinary Americans. By 1924, the Model T had already cemented its place in automotive history, with Ford’s moving assembly line production revolutionizing manufacturing worldwide. This 1924 Ford Model T Touring represents that legacy in one of the marque’s most recognizable body styles, offering open-air motoring exactly as drivers would have experienced it a century ago. Showing TMU (true mileage unknown), this example is presented in classic Red and Black with a Black folding soft top, preserving the unmistakable character of early American transportation. For collectors seeking a true pre-war automotive artifact, few vehicles offer the same historical significance or conversation-starting presence as a Model T.

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