#1957 ford thunderbird serial number

Some collectors spend decades searching for such an example and there’s simply no way that this classic remains available for long.

#1957 ford thunderbird serial number

The serial number reveals that the car is a 1957 Thunderbird built at the Dearborn, Michigan, plant and powered by a 312ci V8 with two four-barrel carburetors.These bonded brake shoes from Centric are designed to provide the best overall premium performance for everyday driving conditions. Overall, this 1957 Ford Thunderbird Removable Hardtop is a properly cared for, one-owner rarity that appears highly original both inside and out. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent. Photos are provided in the gallery to display the underside, drivetrain, and suspension components as well as corrosion on portions of the underbody. High quality 1957 Ford Thunderbird-inspired gifts and merchandise. An oil change was completed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent rearward through a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. The E-code 312ci Y-block V8 is equipped with a pair of four-barrel carburetors and was rated at 270 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 336 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm when new. The 1957 Thunderbird was the last which retained the original two-passenger layout before Ford decided that their clientele would much rather go for a 4-seater sports car with added amenities and. The five-digit odometer shows 36k miles, with actual mileage unknown. The instrument cluster features a 140-mph speedometer flanked by a 5k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. A Town and Country signal-seeking radio is retained, and an aftermarket cassette player is mounted beneath the dashboard and linked to speakers mounted behind the seats. Replacement black and white vinyl upholstery (XA) is accompanied by color-coordinated door panels, a black dashboard top, and engine-turned trim. A body-color Continental spare wheel assembly is accented with chrome and mounted atop the rear bumper. A matching removable hardtop is included in the sale, and the car was ordered without a soft top according to the seller.Ĭhrome 14″ wire wheels wear three-eared knock-off spinner caps, and are equipped with Coker Classic wide whitewall tires that were mounted in preparation for the sale. The body was repainted in the current shade of black during prior ownership in the 1990s according to the seller, who notes rust repair was performed at that time.

This Thunderbird was originally finished in Colonial White according to the data tag. This E-Code Thunderbird is now offered in Pennsylvania with a removable hardtop, spare parts, and a clean Pennsylvania title. The car was recently acquired by the selling dealer out of New York, and service completed in preparation for the sale included an oil change and replacement of the tires. The car is finished in black with a two-tone interior, and additional equipment includes a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, wire wheels, and a Continental kit. It was produced at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan, facility, and a refurbishment performed in the 1990s reportedly included an exterior color change, an interior refresh, and mechanical repairs.

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is reported to be one of 1,499 built for the model year with the E-code 312ci V8 equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors.