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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 312 W/od, Original California Car on 2040-cars

US $30,000.00
Year:1957 Mileage:25796 Color: Red /
 Red
Location:

Leawood, Kansas, United States

Leawood, Kansas, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.1L 5114CC 312Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: D7FH183516 Year: 1957
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: U/K
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Red
Mileage: 25,796
Number of Cylinders: 8
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. ... 

Highly Optioned 57 Thunderbird in great condition other than a major paint flaw.  The car works and drives great but does need paint. 

The car is equipped with the following:

312 V-8 4-barrel (245 HP)with manual 3 speed transmission with overdrive.

Wire wheels with Michelin Radial tires

Power steering

Power brakes

Power Windows

Power Seat (4-way)

Air Conditioning

Both Hard and Soft Tops

Telescoping Steering Column

Town and Country Radio

Engine Dress-up Kit

New Complete Exhaust System and Optima Battery in the last 12 months

Front Disc Brake Conversion

Alternator Conversion

Electric Windshield Wiper Conversion

This is a great driving car with many upgrades to make it more reliable and enjoyable to drive and use. 

 Decoding of the serial number plate reveals the following

Body Type = 40  2-door Convertible

Color Code = VV Flame Red/Flame Red

Interior Color Code = XH Pleated Flame Vinyl

Production Code = 5A711323P  Breaks down into 5A = January 5th production, 71 = Los Angeles Delivery, 132 = 132nd car to be assembled that day.

 

 

 

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