1957 Ford Thunderbird Red

This red-on-red 1957 derbird Convertible received a body-off restoration before the seller bought it in 2015. The first VIN digit, “C,” indicates the T-Bird left the factory with a two-barrel, 292-cubic-inch -block V8 that was (and is) backed by a three-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that this “hard to miss” classic derbird is “the talk at all the car shows it attends.”

• The stated-original engine is a 292-cu.in. OHV V8, as designated by the “C” in the VIN.
• The engine has a modern flex fan.
• The stated-original transmission is a three-speed manual, also indicated by the “C.”
• There is “no body damage or rust,” according to the seller.
• He adds that there are “no scratches or dents” on the repainted body.
• The car has a removable “porthole” hard top and a black convertible top.
• The paint code should be “V” for Flame d, but the tag was blocked in the photos.
• The car has factory fender skirts.
• The data tag was not visible, but it should be “XH” for Flame d vinyl upholstery.
• The seller calls the upholstery condition “very good.”
• There is an aftermarket armrest/console/cupholder on the bench seat.
• The car has red seatbelts.
• The car has an AM radio.
• The T-Bird does not have air conditioning.
• The windows and locks are manually operated.
• derbird chrome wire wheels are used with P205/75R14 whitewall tires.

• A rolling storage rack for the removable hardtop is included.

• The car has no needs or issues, per the seller.

• This 1957 derbird has its original 292-cu.in. V8, per the seller.
• The original transmission is a three-speed manual.
• h the paint and upholstery are Flame d.
• The car reportedly received a body-off restoration.
• h the removable hardtop and the convertible top are present.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean na title in his and his wife’s names. This two-top, restored 1957 derbird Convertible has the striking combination of Flame d paint and a Flame d interior, along with chrome wire wheels and wide-whitewall tires.