1957 Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957)

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is reported to be one of 1,499 E-code examples produced with a 312ci V8 equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors. The car is finished in Thunderbird Bronze over a bronze vinyl interior, and additional equipment includes a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, a Colonial White removable hardtop, 14″ steel wheels with Ford hubcaps, chrome bumpers, rear fender skirts, and a push-button AM radio. The car was acquired by the current owner in September 2013 after a refurbishment was completed under prior ownership, and it was previously listed on BaT in January 2022. This E-Code Thunderbird is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a rolling hardtop stand and a Texas title in the name of the owner’s company. The car left the factory in Thunderbird Bronze (Q) and was repainted as part of a refurbishment completed under prior ownership, reportedly in 2012. Features include a Colonial White (E) removable hardtop, a driver-side mirror, rear fender skirts, an egg-crate grille, interior vent doors in each fender, and chrome bumpers with integrated exhaust outlets. Steel 14″ wheels wear Ford hubcaps and are wrapped in 7.50-14″ Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires. A full-size spare tire is stored in the trunk, and stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. The cabin features bench seating trimmed in pleated Bronze vinyl (XJ) joined by a matching dashboard, carpets, and door panels along with chrome and engine-turned aluminum trim. Amenities include a glovebox, floor-mounted gear shift, tan driver side floor mat, and a push-button AM radio. The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and auxiliary gauges indicating coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 928 miles, approximately 100 of which have been added by the current owner. Total mileage is unknown. The E-code 312ci Y-block V8 is equipped with a dual four-barrel carburetors and was factory rated at 270 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission equipped with overdrive. Decoding the chassis data plate reveals the following information: E – 312ci V8, two four-barrel carburetors, 270hp 7 – 1957 model year F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly H – Thunderbird 173594– Consecutive unit number Body: 40 – Convertible Color: QE – Thunderbird Bronze w/ Colonial White Hardtop Trim: XJ – Pleated Bronze Vinyl The Texas title is marked as a certified copy.