1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible F-Code

Chassis no. F7FH394856

312ci OHV Supercharged V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Downdraft Carbuertor
300bhp at 4,800rpm
2-Speed Ford-O-Matic Automatic Transmission
Independent Ball Joint with Coil Springs front and Parallel Leaf Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*One of 212 'F' Code 1957 Thunderbirds
*Well Documented with ownership paperwork and copy of order form
*Wonderfully Restored
*Recipient of Recent Mechanical work

The Ford Thunderbird

Although appearing later than Chevrolet's sporty Corvette, Ford's "personal luxury" Thunderbird became far more popular, selling more than 16,000 cars in its first year. First shown at the Detroit Auto Show in February 1954, it entered production that September. Its sleek two-seater body displayed many contemporary Ford design cues, and available power trains came from the regular Ford catalog. All cars had the 292 cubic inch "Y-Block" V8, while transmission choices included standard three-speed manual, manual-with-overdrive, or the popular self-shifting Fordomatic. Customers could order a folding soft top, removable fiberglass hard top, or both.

The Motorcar Offered

Purchased for $3,532.80 at Les Bacon & Sons for of Hermosa Beach, California all the way back in the 1950s, the suspected original owners, Edward Cox and his wife Virginia, kept the options light for what can be intended to be for street racing purposes. As a result, little in the way of power options can be found in this Thunderbirds lovely blue interior. What was optioned however, was the top of the line 'F' Code V8 complete with a centrifugal supercharger.

After having been enjoyed out west, this Thunderbird was purchased by its current Tennessee based Collector in the middle of the 1980s. In 1991, the car was subjected to a complete frame-off restoration, which is responsible for the wonderful condition this Ford can be seen today. The exterior's Colonial White paint retains a deep gloss and the chrome work throughout is immensely luminous. Under the skin, thousands of dollars of recent work have kept this Thunderbird up to task for its next owner. Receipts on file report the entire fuel system was gone through as well as cooling system and motor. In addition to the aforementioned receipts, the convertible will have further available documentation in the way of copies of previous registrations and a copy of the dealer order form.

This Ford Thunderbird offers big style and equally big power thanks to the supercharger feeding all 8-Cylinders under the hood. A true enthusiast specified Ford, this convertible is all about the driver and possesses only the options that further the end of ultimate speed. Well taken care of and beautifully presented, this top of the line Thunderbird should not be passed up.