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The first-generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1954 as Ford’s answer to the Chevy Corvette that came out the year before. To call it a direct competitor of the Vette would, however, be inaccurate. While the Corvette was a small and lightweight 2-seater with a fiberglass body (to compete with European sports cars), the T-Bird was more of a 2-seater personal luxury car for a younger demographic of buyers (being smaller and lighter than most Detroit products at the time). In fact, in its first production year, it outsold the Corvette by a massive margin. In total, over 53,000 first-generation Thunderbirds were made in 3 years of production, with 1957 being the most successful year.
This beautiful 1957 T-Bird is Flame Red (color code: W XH) with a matching red interior. It has reportedly had a body off restoration by a Senior Master Concours Thunderbird judge. The condition of the car certainly seems to be testimony to this; the chrome and paintwork appear to be in pristine condition, no abnormal panel gaps are visible, there are no visible blemishes or creases on the upholstery, and even the engine bay looks spotless. Being a 1957 model, it has a redesigned front bumper, and bigger taillights, tailfins and front grille. 1957 also saw the spare wheel being moved back inside the trunk, mounted vertically. This car is equipped with power windows, a 4-way “Dial-o-Matic” power seat (with matching red lap belts) and an accessory back up light system. It also comes with both tops – the porthole top seen in the pictures being an option introduced by Ford in 1956 to address the visibility issues of the 1955 cars. The white interior lining of the porthole top contrasts well with the red interior.
The Thunderbird was originally available with a 292ci V8 with a choice of automatic and manual transmissions, but in 1956, a 312ci V8 was added as an option. This vehicle has the 312ci V8 (which has been rebuilt) and the Ford-O-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission. It also has Master Guide power steering and Swift Sure power brakes.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
312ci V8
Ford-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
RWD
Flame Red Exterior
Red Interior
Master Guide Power Steering
Power Windows
Swift Sure Power Brakes
4 Way Power Seat
Accessory Back Up Light System
Color Code: W XH Flame Red With Matching Interior
Body Off Restoration By Senior Master Concours Thunderbird Judge
Both Tops Included - Porthole Top
Rebuilt Engine
8,496 Miles Shown
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