This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was refurbished in the late 1990s and spent time in Virginia before being acquired by the owner in Florida in 2013. The car is finished in Colonial White over black and white vinyl and is powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a white hardtop, a black convertible top, chrome wire wheels, power windows, and a four-way power front seat. Service in 2021 reportedly included changing…
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was refurbished in the late 1990s and spent time in Virginia before being acquired by the owner in Florida in 2013. The car is finished in Colonial White over black and white vinyl and is powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes a white hardtop, a black convertible top, chrome wire wheels, power windows, and a four-way power front seat. Service in 2021 reportedly included changing the oil, rebuilding the carburetor and brake master cylinder, and replacing the water pump, starter solenoid, and pinion seal.
The car is finished in Colonial White and features a removable hardtop in addition to a black convertible top that is depicted below. Additional exterior features include a hood scoop, a retractable antenna, chrome bumpers, rear fender skirts, and rear tail fins.
Chrome 14″ wire wheels wear spinner-style caps and are mounted with 205/75 American Classic whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The seller states the brake master cylinder was rebuilt in 2021.
The cabin features bench seats upholstered in Raven black vinyl with pleated Colonial White inserts along with engine-turned door panel and dashboard accents. Amenities include Thunderbird-branded floor mats, power windows, cup holders, a four-way power-adjustable front seat, and a Town and Country radio. The clock does not work.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a polished horn ring and frames a central 140-mph speedometer flanked by a tachometer and gauges for fuel level and engine temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 75k miles.
The 312ci V8 features finned Thunderbird valve covers and was factory rated at 245 horsepower. The car has reportedly been fitted with an electric fuel pump and electronic ignition, and a trickle charger is mounted under the hood. The engine bay was repainted during the refurbishment, and service in 2021 reportedly included changing the oil, rebuilding the carburetor, and replacing the water pump, battery, and starter solenoid.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.