1957 Ford Thunderbird, Two Tops, 312-v8 Engine, Great Driver, Nice Runner, Solid on 2040-cars
Clarkston, Washington, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312 V8 solid lifter
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1957
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Stock & original
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Power Options: Power Seats
Mileage: 57,508
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Up for auction is a very nice driver quality 1957 Bird, with only 4 owners. This Little T-Bird runs out grate. Engine has had a fresh tune up, with new plugs, plug wires, cap, Electronic ignition, carb rebuild, oil change, and everything checked as it should. All new brakes have also been installed with new master cylinder, wheel cylinders and souse. It starts very easy and runs strong, with it's low miles, only 57,508 on this car from new. Everything works on the car but the clock. There is one chip on the windshield but all the rest of the glass is good. Chrome is bright and all panel fits are good. All the books pictured and the original owners manual go with the car. This owner found the car garaged, and not driven for years. He bought it from the daughter of Mr. Pietro and here is how the story go's. This bright-red 1957 Thunderbird was Pietro's baby. Though he was born in Italy, Pietro was all-American in his choice of cars. The bigger the better, the faster better than that. This classic-Bird was his favorite. Pietro became the car's third owner when he bought it in 1981. It had been painted red shortly before or after the sale - family members cannot remember and there is no documentation - but otherwise, Pietro kept the original intact other than the color which was originally (Willow Green.) The car is a Thunderbird 312 Special V8 245 HP, 312 CI, Fordomatic, with power steering and power brakes; 57,508 original miles. It has a cream-colored hardtop with the classic porthole window. It includes a rare, optional automatic seat adjustment control. The interior is complete, with working AM radio, forced air heating system, etc. The exterior finish has some chips and imperfections and a new owner will want to repaint it. The interior is in excellent condition. Pietro died in 1989 and the car passed to his daughter who has kept it garaged and well maintained. It remains a fun driver, perfect for a summer-evening's trip to the Dairy Queen or a cruise along a back country road. The V8 purrs like a kitten - a big, powerful kitten. This is a great driver not a show car. It has had no damage and has no rust. With new paint it would be a jem. Buyer is responsible for shipping and all shipping costs. We will help with loading on our end and in anyway we can. I'm listing this little Bird for a friend and will take all questions to him. For more information please call Bill (208)750-0000 |
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