1957 Thunderbird--frame-off, Aaca Senior Grand National, Ctci Gold Medallion on 2040-cars

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1957 Thunderbird: Frame-off Restoration

 

 

This 1957 Thunderbird was restored to show quality condition by Thunderbirds USA for a former national president of the Antique Automobile Club of America.  No cost was spared, no corners were cut as evidenced by it having achieved senior grand national status from the AACA and CTCI’s gold medallion award.  Our customer/owner bought the Thunderbird from the AACA’s national president 14 years ago and has kept it in immaculate condition ever since.

 

 

They don’t get any Nicer!

 

·       Paint and Chrome

 

This triple red T-bird stands out from the crowd with an excellent respray in the original Torch Red color.  To say that it is “showroom fresh” would be incorrect because the paint work done to show quality standards is far superior to the original factory finish.

 

The chrome and stainless all look like new, accentuating the exterior finish.

 

The top, also finished in Torch Red, appears flawless.  This Thunderbird does not have a convertible top—a testament to the fact that the car has only seen nice weather since its restoration.

 

 

The body and underside of the car are free of any signs of corrosion.

 

Speaking of the underside, the car is exceedingly clean—despite having been driven limitedly by the present owner—with every nut and bolt either replaced or refurbished during its restoration.  In keeping with its judging provenance, many of the factory build markings are faithfully reproduced.

 

·       Interior

 

The red vinyl seat upholstery was redone as original and makes this “triple red” car particularly noticeable.  The door panels and headliner have all been restored to their original condition.

 

The padded dash is in excellent condition and free of cracks.  All of the engine/systems monitoring gauges/warning lights (temperature, amp, fuel and oil pressure) work properly.  Similarly, the speedometer and tachometer work, as does all of the safety equipment (lights, horn, etc.).  The wipers work properly as does the clock, but the AM radio will need some attention.

 

·       Engine

 

The car’s 245 hp 312 cid V-8—is in excellent condition.  The engine starts right up and runs well.  It is nestled in a fully-detailed engine bay.

 

 

·       Transmission

 

The Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission works as it should.  The engine and transmission weep a bit as is common for a vehicle from this era.

 

·       Tires

 

Since much of the car was done to allow it to be exhibited at car shows, the nearly new 7.50 x 14 wide whitewall Goodyear tires are bias ply—as original—with very little use since new. (The spare has never been on the pavement.)

 

·       Features

 

o   245 hp, 312 cid V-8 with 4 bbl

o   Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission

o   Power steering

o   Power brakes

o   Power Seat

o   Padded Dash

o   Nut and bolt frame-off restoration

 

 

 

An Excellent Example of one of Ford’s Most Popular and Collectible Cars

 

Finding a 1957 Thunderbird in this condition is hard enough, but finding one that was restored to the exacting standards of the head of the national AACA for show purposes is almost unheard of.    Add to that the fact that this one is priced a third lower than several that just sold at national auctions.  These cars are highly in demand and therefore represent not just a great driving experience but a sound investment as well. 

 

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540-370-4474

 

 

 

We invite you to come by and inspect this vehicle at any time, and would recommend that you do so before bidding.   If you have any questions, please call us at our toll-free number (888) 370-4474. Our preference is to answer any such questions by phone instead of by email so we can provide you with in-depth information about the car’s condition.  If you choose to email us after the auction has ended, please do so directly through our website www.classiccarcenter.net  because we are blocked from responding to you if your email comes through eBay and the auction has ended.  If you receive a “Second Chance” offer, please call us at (888) 370-4474 to determine its legitimacy.

 

We are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a historic town situated approximately half-way between Richmond and Washington, DC.  You may wish to visit us on our website at www.classiccarcenter.net to get more information about us as well as complete driving directions.

 

For your protection this auction is conducted so that all bidders' identities are kept confidential.  In that way you can have a higher level of assurance—although not absolute—that any communications regarding this vehicle are, in fact, coming from the Classic Car Center.

 

Please do not ask us to disclose our reserve price, if any, because in the interest of fairness to all bidders we do not reveal that number.  Feel free to bid with confidence in light of our policy of allowing a personal post-auction/pre-final payment inspection by the winning bidder that is more fully described below. 

 

This car is being advertised locally, so we reserve the right to terminate this auction at any time.

 

 

Payment for this vehicle is to be by Wire Transfer only except for the required deposit of $500 which may be by credit card.  Pickup and shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. This deposit must be received within 3 days following the end of the auction and full payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction.

 

OUR BUYER SATISFACTION POLICY: 

 

If as the winning bidder you PERSONALLY come to our facility before the post-auction 7-day payment/pickup time expires, inspect the car and determine for ANY reason that you do not want to buy this car, we will cancel the sale and return your deposit less $100 to cover our time and expense for relisting and you will have no further obligation.  This is our assurance to you that the vehicle is all that you expected when you entered your winning bid.