Not all T-birds are created equal. For 1957, there have been a number of engines that made the two-seater a real efficiency automobile.
This rotisserie-restored 1957 Ford Thunderbird featured on AutoHunter, the net public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is reportedly one in every of fewer than 1,500 produced with the E-code 312 V-8 — that’s 270 horsepower from dual-quads. This automobile has been within the possession of the present proprietor for 30 years. Features embody three-speed guide transmission with overdrive, Town & Country AM radio, rear fender skirts, wire wheels and energy brakes. Finished in Thunderbird Bronze and geared up with a tan prime over copper vinyl inside, this award-winning Thunderbird comes from the promoting vendor with the unique wheels and wheel covers, authentic bill (which confirms the E-code engine standing), restoration photographs and a transparent title.
The frame-off rotisserie restoration was accomplished within the late Nineteen Eighties by Mitch’s T-Birds of Paramount, California. The exterior was refinished within the authentic (code Q) Thunderbird Bronze. Features embody driver-side mirror, tan canvas folding convertible prime with plastic rear window, color-keyed rear fender skirts, and reverse lights. The promoting vendor states that there’s light paint on a rear fender and a blemish behind the passenger seat beneath the highest.
A set of chrome Kelsey-Hayes-style wire wheels is wrapped in whitewall radial tires.
The (code XJ) copper vinyl inside was redone throughout the restoration. Features embody guide steering and brakes. A Town & Country AM radio handles the audio playlist.
A 140-mph speedometer, 5,000-rpm tachometer, gauges for the gasoline stage and temperature, and clock will be discovered on the instrument panel. A Town & Country AM radio handles the audio playlist. The odometer reads 1,275 miles, however the true mileage on this automobile is unknown.
Power is supplied by the optionally available 270-horsepower 312 V8 topped by a pair of Holley carburetors and paired with a three-speed guide transmission with overdrive. Features embody finned aluminum valve covers, aluminum dual-quad consumption manifold, and particular air cleaner housing for the carburetors.
This Thunderbird was factory-equipped with an impartial entrance suspension and a stable rear drive axle. Braking is dealt with by four-wheel guide drums.
The promoting vendor states this Thunderbird has gained a number of Gold Medallion awards at Thunderbird occasions. Included within the sale is the unique bill, authentic wheels and wheel covers, and restoration photographs, plus clear title.
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird’s auction ends on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 4:40 p.m. (MST)
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