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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertable 5.1l on 2040-cars

US $25,000.00
Year:1957 Mileage:3000 Color: THUNDERBIRD BRONZE rare color for '57 /
 BRONZE
Location:

Ottsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Ottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:AUTOMATIC 3 SPEED - FORD-O-MATIC
Engine:312 CID - 5.1 LTR
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: D7FH147766 Year: 1957
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Thunderbird
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL
Mileage: 3,000
Exterior Color: THUNDERBIRD BRONZE rare color for '57
Interior Color: BRONZE
Warranty: NONE
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

THIS PRICE WILL GO UP AFTER THIS LISTING HAS ENDED.

 

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible:

Rebuilt Engine has less than 3000 miles on it w/new 4bbl carb- existing neoprene jets removed and polished alum. jets installed because stock jets are known to break up and foul engine.  All internal parts of engine were replaced with new, even usable parts were removed and sold on eBay. Updated cam was installed only to improve gas mileage and not for use as a racing feature.  New Polished alum. air filter cover over original air filter base, new Polished alum. valve covers and chrome oil filler cap. Rebuilt Ford O Matic Transmission, rear end taken apart, gears inspected found no problems and thoroughly cleaned and re-assembled. Heater/defroster rebuilt w/new under dash vent hoses, new interior stainless heater dash plate w/ new under dash leavers- all heater positions, including defrost and air vent work properly and heat interior more than adequately.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT STOCK, AND WAS NOT REBUILT IN ANY WAY FOR RACING.  IT RUNS AS IT DID FROM THE FACTORY AND EASILY CAN BE DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED, ANY WHERE!!

The following parts are all new:  Radiator w/hoses, Coolant recovery system-special made for 55-57 Tbirds-can be removed if desired, double action fuel pump, electronic ignition w/chrome blaster coil, voltage regulator, front shocks and rear air adjustable shocks w/air valves in trunk, Optima red top battery, 2 horns w/relay, gas tank w/gas gauge sending unit and float, exhaust system including new mufflers (quiet type) w/resonators, disc brakes all four wheels w/air expansion tank, inside firewall cover w/Dyna Mat insulation under cover.  Steel belted w/w radials w/spoke wheel covers- I just got the wheel covers so they don't show in these photos, but I did include a photo of one of them, the covers are attached to the stock original covers. Most of steering and brake hoses under car were replaced when disc brakes were installed, Red Top battery had to be relocated to trunk to make room for the power brake system. Tail lights bulbs replaced with bright LED system- special made for 57 Tbirds- outside tail lights remain stock and are also new, as well as all exterior trim and badges.  Third brake light built into chrome license plate cover.  Halogen head lights. Dyna-mat under hood and covered with under hood insulation for additional noise reduction.  Wind wing assembly (both sides) including new glass. Windows and windshield are tinted, except rear plastic convert. window.  Tinted glass can be removed easily by pealing off film. New "Stay-Fast" (Trade mark) Convertible top in Burgundy which completely matches the "Thunderbird Bronze" exterior and interior, the top is not the cheap vinyl that the car originally came with- the top is fabric and folds down to sit on the rear deck body or you can fold it under rear deck and behind seat for a no top sleek appearance .  Got new or re-chromed bumpers when I purchased the car and the previous owner said they were four years old at the time, they still look shinny, see photos. Trunk carpeting w/side panels and trunk light all new w/new Cocker w/w spare tire, also trunk weather stripping is new.  New emergency brake cable.

Rebuilt / Used Parts :  Rebuilt 12 volt Generator w/new belts , Used six blade fan, power steering fluid tank.  

InteriorNew seats w/correct Tbird embossment, new kick panels w/ new stainless vent covers, new alum. step plates, new rear view mirror, new smaller diameter steering wheel made for Tbirds with correct horn ring- still have original old steering wheel with horn ring that you may have, dyna-mat insulation added under new carpeting, new vinyl dash w/new correct (upgraded speakers) double speaker insert, 2 new pioneer rear speakers in rear where new 10 disc CD is located which works from the new  Thunderbird AM/FM radio in dashboard- new exterior antenna, all interior stainless is new except for knobs and gear shift which are in better than good shape, new bronze color Seat Belts added for 3 passengers, new brake and gas pedal, new weather stripping for door seals, pillar vent. Custom made matching center console designed period style w/ 2 cup holders, console can be easily removed.

I KNOW I DIDN'T LIST EVERYTHING, BUT YOU GET THE IDEA THAT THIS BIRD IS FEELING QUITE WELL AND ALMOST BACK FROM HER RETIREMENT FOR THE MOST PART.  I HAVE ALL REPAIR BILLS AND PARTS PURCHASED AND FURTHER DOCUMENTATION.  THE FOLLOWING IS MY "NEEDS" LIST THAT IS ALSO DOCUMENTED IN THE PHOTOS.

NEEDSVery Minor body work - see photos, paint, (also see photos) although I wasn't going to paint it, the paint is acceptable to me, unless it's important to you, or you want to show it.  Needs power steering control valve which I have ordered new ($300 item) and you're welcome to it, I have already replaced new the Power steering cylinder and pump,($400 items). Speedometer, it works, but the needle fell off, Clock, none of them work anyway, Windshield washer kit (variable speed wipers work fine) Needs Skirts, I have the new fender skirt stainless moldings and stone guards (still in plastic wrappers) that you can have, and it also needs Convertible top weather stripping, but I assure you that the top doesn't leak, the weather stripping is just worn and a little old looking in certain spots.

EVERY PART AND SERVICE PERFORMED ON THIS CAR IS NO MORE THAN THREE YEARS OLD, AND MOST NO MORE THAT ONE TO TWO YEARS OLD WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY ALL MY DOCUMENTATION.  NOT TOO MUCH MORE "ON- FRAME" RESTORATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS YOU'RE A TBIRD NUT, WHICH IS OK, I'M NOT TRYING TO  INSULT  SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BUY MY BABY.  MOST TBIRD AFFECTIONADOS WOULD LIKE AN "OFF FRAME RESTORATION.  I HAVE $35,000 INTO IT.

SO TAKE IT FOR WHAT IT IS.  I FEEL IT IS A MORE THAN FAIR PRICE FOR A CAR THAT IS ALMOST FINISHED.  IT'S A GREAT RIDING CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND OVER THE BUMPS AND CRACKS.  THE TOP RATTLES SLIGHTLY (AS THEY ALL DO, AND CAN BE REPAIRED) BUT WHEN THE TOP IS DOWN YOU'D BE HARD PRESSED TO NOTICE A SQUEAK.   IT'S  WHAT I'VE DESCRIBED AND LOOKS EXACTALLY LIKE THE PHOTOS.  I DID A LOT OF WORK, BUT I'M GETTING TOO  OLD TO FINISH HER AND I'M LOOKING FOR ANOTHER OLD FINISHED BABY.   PLEASE ASK ME ANYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

I WILL INCLUDE ALL MY LITRATURE :  ALL '57 TBIRD  MANUALS, PARTS CATALOGS, ORIGINAL OWNERS GUIDE FOR GLOVE COMPARTMENT, ORIGINAL EXIT INVOICE FROM DETROIT PLANT, ORIGINAL '57 DEALER BROCHURE, ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASES, ORIGINAL ,57 TBIRD DEALER'S SIGN, AND EVERYTHING ELSE I CAN FIND, INCLUDING SOME SMALL PARTS BOTH USED AND NEW. 

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