Name: 1957 Ford Thunderbird (E-Code)
Brand: Ford
SKU: 18082
Price: 135950 USD
Availability: InStock

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1957 Ford Thunderbird (E-Code)

$135,950 PRICE

$135,950 PRICE

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Vehicle Information

VIN: XXXXXXXE7FH222739

Stock #: 18082

Body Style Convertible
Exterior Color Raven Black
Interior Color Red
Mileage 0
Engine 8 Cyl - 312 L
Transmission Manual
Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel

Dealer Comments

1957 Ford Thunderbird

One of Just 1,499 "E-Code" Cars Produced for 1957
One of Less Than 500 With "E-Code" and a 3-Speed Manual
Stunning Raven Black Over Red Color Combination
Shown at Keels and Wheels Concours in Seabrook, TX
Many Time Show Winner
The Best Out There

After Chevrolet debuted the Corvette in 1953 as their brand's halo car, Ford quickly realized that it needed to follow suit and build a two seat sports car of their own. Unveiling the first prototype just one month later in February 1953, the Thunderbird was a two door Italian-inspired coupe built for traveling both at speed and in great comfort. With the first production models available for purchase at the end of 1954 as 1955 model year cars, the Thunderbird featured a new design language for Ford with slimmer tailfins, a low cowl and a hood scoop out front. The 150mph speedometer alluded to the sporting nature of the car and the removable fiberglass hardtop added practicality over a standard cloth convertible top. In the first year of production, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by 23 to 1 and for the first two years of production, the design remained largely the same. For the 1957, Ford wanted to freshen their design and, in an effort to gain some ground on the all new 1957 Corvette, they offered multiple new engine options. The tailfins grew and the trunk got longer, the grill became wider and the interior gauge cluster received a major overhaul- these design modifications were so well received that Ford had once again broken their own sales record with over 21,000 Thunderbirds built in 1957 alone.

This 1957 Thunderbird was an early example off of the production line at the Dearborn plant- produced in February, it was delivered to California in a stunning color combination of black over red. Taking advantage of the newly available engine options, the first owner selected the "E-Code" package(1 of 1,499) which included a 312ci V8 with dual Holly four barrel carburetors, an aluminum intake and a special camshaft. All of these combined to produce 270hp and were run through a three-speed floor shift manual gearbox with overdrive (1 of 522) to produce a very capable touring car. Numerous convenience options were also selected including power steering, power brakes, power windows, a signal seeking AM radio, engine dress up kit, electric wipers and a heater/defroster. With a bevy of comfort options, this Thunderbird was perfectly equipped for the first owner to press into daily driving duties or to be kept as an ideal weekend runaround.

In 2012, the car was restored to one of the best Thunderbirds in the world. Setting into a full nut and bolt restoration, the car was resprayed in its original Raven Black paint which was then block sanded and polished to a mirror shine, the interior was redyed to restore luster to the original red upholstery and the drivers seat was subtly repositioned to give the driver just a bit more leg room. The black soft top was replaced along with the tonneau cover and the hardtop was treated to new paint and refinished chrome trim. A smaller diameter factory-look steering wheel was added as well as stainless dual exhaust and an electronic pointless ignition system for increased reliability. So much care was taken that even small things like engine and chassis markings from when it was coming down the production line were replicated. What rolled out of the workshop was a perfect Thunderbird that has gone on to win numerous trophies and is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed by the new owner.

Factory Options:

E-Code 312ci V8 With Dual Holly Four Barrel Carburetors
Three-Speed Manual With Overdrive
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Power Windows
Signal-Seeking AM Radio
Engine Dress-up Kit
Electric Wipers
Heater Plus Defroster

Additional Information:

Full Restoration Binder
Marti Report
Matching Black Removable Hardtop With Porthole Window
Kelsey-Hayes Wire Wheels With 7.5x14" White Wall Tires

Standard Features:

Pleated Vinyl Upholstery
Variable-Intensity Illuminated Control Knobs
Automatic Courtesy Light on Instrument Panel
Rear View Mirror on Windshield Upper Molding
Dual Horns
Deep-Center Lifeguard Steering Wheel
2-Inch In-Out Adjustable Telescoping Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Electric Clock with Sweep Second Hand
Cigarette Lighter and Ash Tray
Glass-Fibre Top (with or without Port Windows; no charge)
Lifeguard Door Latches
Lifeguard Rear View Mirror
Exterior Rear View Mirror (Driver's Door)
Cowl Side Vents
Glass Wind Deflectors

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