Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very striking example of this original southern California 1957 Ford Thunderbird 312/ 245HP 4 BBL V8 Convertible in a striking repaint in the very striking 'Thunderbird Bronze Poly' over a matching original specifications 'Raven Black & Colonial Ivory' Pleated vinyl interior and loaded with desirable factory specifications and options including power steering, power brakes, heater & AM Town & Country radio & factory clock!
Ford-o-matic automatic transmission ($257),
Power Steering ($69)
Power Brakes ($38)
Town & Country AM/ FM Radio ($100)
Engine dress kit,
Magic air heater and defroster ($85),
Electric clock ($15),
Full wheel covers,
White sidewall tires ($30),
Rear fender skirts,
Dual horns,
Dual exhausts,
Safety belts
and it's original 312/ 245HP 4 BBL 'D' Code V8 engine!
The car's floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents. The car has a very striking appearance in 'Thunderbird Bronze' matched to a very striking 'Black & White pleated vinyl interior with a bench seat, automatic interior courtesy lighting, rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel horn ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel window surround moldings, dual horns, & dual exhaust!
The car's original 'D' Code 312 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent. The transmission shifts smoothly though the gears and the car has four fairly new whitewall radial tires have just been installed on original wheels with matching center caps. The car was reportedly previously owned by the President of the San Diego, CA Thunderbird Club.
This car drives magnificently - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! Please note that the car also boasts its original spare wheel and jack in the trunk!
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully kept example of this truly striking 'Thunderbird Bronze' original Dearborn, MI built (as is true of all Thunderbirds!) and rare original California license plates car. It is a great daily driving example of a 1957 Thunderbird with it's original highly desirable 312 V8 'D code' engine and loaded with factory options including Power steering, Power brakes, heater and defroster, electric clock & T & C radio!
