1957 Ford Thunderbird A Teriffic Driver on 2040-cars
Federal Way, Washington, United States
Body Type:Hardtop/Convertivle
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: 1957 Hardtop/convertible
Options: Cassette Player
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats, Power Steering, Power Brakes
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 92,100
Exterior Color: Red Body/White Hardtop
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is a great looking and great driving car. We believe we are the third owner. We have owned the car for 23 years and have always garaged it and kept it well maintained. The original color of the body was Dusk Rose. A prior owner had painted the body red and the hardtop white. Since we have owned the car, we have repainted it the same colors as existed when we bought it, replaced the dashboard, completely overhauled the brakes and all lines, replaced the porthole chrome and replaced the hardtop weather strips. We believe the car, with the exception of the paint, is original and the same as when it was assembled at the Dearborn, MI plant in November 1957.
We are amazed at how easily the car starts and how smoothly it runs. We only put perhaps 200 miles on the car each year, and it ususally is to take the grandkids to the drive in for a milk shake.
There are a few, very few, paint chips on the body, and there is a dime sized rust bump on the driver side rocker panel. Both items could be inexpensively repaired. Please check out the pictures, it really is in good shape. I have included a bunch of pictures and have a lot more. If there is something you would like me to photograph and send to you, please ask.
All tires, including the spare are new-have less than 200 miles on them.
The car is located in Federal Way, Wa which is 15 miles south of Seattle. We are very close the to SeaTac airport, so please come out and inspect the car, take a test drive and then drive it to its new home.
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