Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a 1957 Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Convertible beautifully repainted in its original 'Coral Sand over Colonial White' (paint code ZE) factory color with a restored interior and factory ordered with the hard top and soft top and loaded with desirable factory specifications and options including;
Ford-o-matic automatic transmission ($150),
Power brakes ($38),
Power steering ($69),
Engine dress kit,
Magic air heater and defroster ($85),
Signal Seeking radio ($79),
Windsheld Washer ($16)
Full wheel covers,
White sidewall tires ($30),
Dual horns,
Dual exhausts,
Removable Fiberglass Hardtop,
Safety belts
and it's original 312/ 245HP 4 BBL 'D' Code V8 engine!
The car has its original California 'Black license' plates and with its original floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas solid and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a garaged and cherished California car since new.
The car has an extraordinary striking appearance with it's striking and very rare original factory color of 'Coral Sand' matched to a striking and complimentary 'White' vinyl interior with a bench seat, automatic interior courtesy lighting, Black rayon loop carpeting, half-circle steering wheel horn ring, winged 'Thunderbird' front end emblem, stainless steel window surround moldings, dual horns, dual exhaust, soft top and a removable fiberglass hardtop!
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 power steering and power brakes make the car an absolute pleasure to drive.
This car drives absolutely magnificently - drives straight as an arrow, 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 truly striking original Dearborn, MI built (as is true of all Thunderbirds!) but southern California owned since new car. It is also a great daily driving example of an original 1957 Thunderbird with it's original highly desirable 312 V8 'D code' engine and loaded with factory options including Power steering, Power brakes, its original Port Hole hard top, soft top, heater and defroster and electric clock!
