1957 Thunderbird--frame-off, Aaca Senior Grand National, Ctci Gold Medallion on 2040-cars
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
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to the Classic Car Center! To
assure the winning bidder that the vehicle is all that they expected, we provide a satisfaction guaranty to the buyer: if on
personal inspection you decide that you do not want the vehicle for any reason,
you don’t have to buy it! Please see the material in blue print
at the end of this description for the full details of our Buyer Satisfaction policy. Now to the details on this show-quality
Thunderbird.
1957 Thunderbird: Frame-off Restoration
This
1957 Thunderbird was restored to show quality condition by Thunderbirds USA for a former national president of the Antique Automobile Club of America. No cost was spared, no corners were cut as
evidenced by it having achieved senior grand national status from the AACA and
CTCI’s gold medallion award. Our
customer/owner bought the Thunderbird from the AACA’s national president 14
years ago and has kept it in immaculate condition ever since. They don’t get any Nicer!
· Paint and Chrome
This triple red T-bird stands out from the crowd with
an excellent respray in the original Torch Red color. To say that it is “showroom fresh” would be
incorrect because the paint work done to show quality standards is far superior
to the original factory finish.
The chrome and stainless all look like new,
accentuating the exterior finish.
The top, also finished in Torch Red, appears
flawless. This Thunderbird does not have
a convertible top—a testament to the fact that the car has only seen nice
weather since its restoration.
The body and underside of the car are free of any
signs of corrosion.
Speaking of the underside, the car is exceedingly
clean—despite having been driven limitedly by the present owner—with every nut
and bolt either replaced or refurbished during its restoration. In keeping with its judging provenance, many
of the factory build markings are faithfully reproduced.
· Interior
The red vinyl seat upholstery was redone as original and
makes this “triple red” car particularly noticeable. The door panels and headliner have all been
restored to their original condition.
The padded dash is in excellent condition and free of
cracks. All of the engine/systems
monitoring gauges/warning lights (temperature, amp, fuel and oil pressure) work
properly. Similarly, the speedometer and
tachometer work, as does all of the safety equipment (lights, horn, etc.). The wipers work properly as does the clock,
but the AM radio will need some attention.
· Engine
The car’s 245 hp 312 cid V-8—is in excellent
condition. The engine starts right up
and runs well. It is nestled in a
fully-detailed engine bay.
· Transmission
The Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission works as it
should. The engine and transmission weep
a bit as is common for a vehicle from this era.
· Tires
Since much of the car was done to allow it to be
exhibited at car shows, the nearly new 7.50 x 14 wide whitewall Goodyear tires
are bias ply—as original—with very little use since new. (The spare has never
been on the pavement.)
· Features
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245 hp, 312 cid
V-8 with 4 bbl o
Ford-O-Matic
automatic transmission o
Power steering o
Power brakes o
Power Seat o
Padded Dash o
Nut and bolt
frame-off restoration
An Excellent Example of one of
Ford’s Most Popular and Collectible Cars
Finding
a 1957 Thunderbird in this condition is hard enough, but finding one that was
restored to the exacting standards of the head of the national AACA for show
purposes is almost unheard of. Add to
that the fact that this one is priced a third lower than several that just sold
at national auctions. These cars are
highly in demand and therefore represent not just a great driving experience
but a sound investment as well.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US
AT: 540-370-4474
We invite you to come by and inspect this vehicle at
any time, and would recommend that you do so before bidding. If you have any questions, please call us at
our toll-free number (888) 370-4474. Our preference is to answer any such
questions by phone instead of by email so we can provide you with in-depth
information about the car’s condition. If you choose to email us after the auction has ended, please
do so directly through our website www.classiccarcenter.net because we are blocked from responding to you
if your email comes through eBay and the auction has ended. If you receive a “Second Chance” offer,
please call us at (888) 370-4474 to determine its legitimacy. We are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a historic
town situated approximately half-way between Richmond and Washington, DC. You may wish to visit us on our website at www.classiccarcenter.net
to get more information about us as well as complete driving directions. For your protection this auction is conducted so that
all bidders' identities are kept confidential. In that way you can have a
higher level of assurance—although not absolute—that any communications
regarding this vehicle are, in fact, coming from the Classic Car Center.
Please do not ask us to disclose our reserve price, if
any, because in the interest of fairness to all bidders we do not reveal that
number. Feel free to bid with confidence
in light of our policy of allowing a personal post-auction/pre-final payment
inspection by the winning bidder that is more fully described below.
This car is being advertised locally, so we reserve
the right to terminate this auction at any time.
Payment for this vehicle is to be by Wire Transfer only
except for the required deposit of $500 which may be by credit card. Pickup and shipping is the sole
responsibility of the buyer. This deposit must be received within 3 days
following the end of the auction and full payment is due within 7 days
of the end of the auction.
OUR BUYER SATISFACTION POLICY:
If as the winning bidder you PERSONALLY
come to our facility before the post-auction 7-day payment/pickup time expires,
inspect the car and determine for ANY reason that you do not want to buy this
car, we will cancel the sale and return your deposit less $100 to cover our
time and expense for relisting and you will have no further obligation. This is our assurance to you that the vehicle
is all that you expected when you entered your winning bid.
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