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