This Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957) got away, but there are more like it here.

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Bid to $37,500 on 9/28/22

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was purchased by the seller in 2010 and was subsequently the subject of a refurbishment completed in 2017. The body was removed from the frame and refinished in Seafoam Green, and the interior was refreshed using tan upholstery. Power is provided by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is equipped with a tan convertible soft top, rear fender skirts, chrome turbine-style wheel covers, a dual exhaust system, a power-adjustable seat, a Lokar shifter, an aftermarket tilting steering column, an aftermarket steering wheel, power windows, power steering, and an aftermarket cassette stereo. This Thunderbird is offered with manufacturer’s literature, a window sticker, service records, refurbishment photos, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The car was refinished in Seafoam Green during the refurbishment and features a tan convertible soft top. Other exterior features include a hood scoop, rear fender skirts with bright rock guards, hooded headlights, tail fins, and chrome bumpers with integrated dual exhaust outlets,

The 14″ steel wheels wear polished turbine-style covers and are mounted with 205/75 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. Braking is provided by four-wheel drums.

The cabin was refreshed during the refurbishment and features a bench seat upholstered in tan as well as a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Equipment includes a heater and defroster, polished door sills, power windows, lap belts, floor mats, a Lokar shifter, an aftermarket cassette stereo, and engine-turned aluminum accents on the doors and dashboard. The seller notes the clock and radio do not work.

The aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel wears a chrome horn ring and is mounted on an aftermarket tilting steering column. Instrumentation consists of 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, a clock, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The clock was reportedly rebuilt with Quartz movement during current ownership. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 221 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 312ci V8 is topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and features a black-finished air cleaner lid and finned Thunderbird valve covers. A Powermaster alternator has been installed.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:

D – 312ci V8
7 – 1957 model year
F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant
H – Thunderbird
182410 – Consecutive unit number
Body 40 – Thunderbird body type
Color V – Flame Red paint
Trim XH– Pleated Flame Red vinyl
4A130649P
- 4A – Jan 4 production date
- 13 – New York sales district
- 0649 – 649th car scheduled

Images from the refurbishment are provided in the gallery.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

High Bid	USD $37,500 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	September 28, 2022 at 1:46PM PT
Bids	22

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