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1957 Ford Thunderbird - No Reserve! - 1 30+ Years Owner - Orig. Window Sticker! on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:0
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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Please D O  N O T bid if you do not have funds in hand and/or cannot complete the transaction! We welcome and encourage inspections during the listing time frame.


1957 Ford Thunderbird

 VIN No. C7FH317160

  • A Fastidiously Documented 3 Owner Example From New
  • Desirable Manual Transmission - 410 cfm Carbureted V8
  • Highly Optioned - Including Engine Dress Kit from New
  • Retained by the Selling Dealer for Promotional Use Between 1957-1970
  • Correct Rubber Stampings and Tags throughout
  • Beautifully Preserved with Excellent Performance
  • Amazing Documentation File Recording Almost 50 Years of Continuous History
  • Offered with the Original Window Sticker
  • One Single Owner for Over 30 years
  • Original Color - Coral Sand

The new Thunderbirds marked the first challenge to Corvettes and the success of the new sports car proved Ford to be quite a formidable competitor. Offered here is an incredibly honest and correct example, displaying a nicely mellowed restoration by marquee expert and comes fully documented from new with records, ownership history and original window sticker.

Acquired from the long-term owner of 30 years, this very drivable T-bird began life as a promotional vehicle for the Keller Brothers Motor Company in Buffalo Spring, Pennsylvania. Subsequently, the car was passed to only two following and very discerning caretakers, all while accumulating every record since new! An original soft top only car, this Thunderbird also comes equipped with the desirable manual transmission, correct 292ci engine with a 410 cfm T-Bird Holley carburetor, factory dress kit, power steering, radio and heater among others. Proper rubber stampings are displayed in their proper locations with all equipment and auxiliaries are correctly presented.

The documentation that accompanies this car is exciting as it is impressive. A file folder containing almost three decades of ownership, history, and service records accompanies the sale. Included are the original window sticker, letters, restoration receipts, post cards, and much more. T-Birds are readily available in all sorts of condition and price ranges but to find such an example that is rich in history and optioned with a rare manual transmission will be difficult to find. This car received an exacting restoration about 20 years ago and today it still remains in striking condition although no longer a show car. If you are in the market for fantastic 57 T-Bird we strongly recommend serious attention to this example, truly a chance in a lifetime opportunity since we have never had a better American car on offer in our 10 years of business!

We are happy to arrange and strongly recommend inspections - Please contact us with any questions.

Serial Number: C7FH317160
C = 292 cubic inch, 2V, 212 horsepower V-8
7 = 1957
F = Dearborn Michigan
H = 1955-1957 Thunderbird
Consecutive Unit Number = 317160

*source: Thunderbird Registry

Offered Locally for $54,000

Full Resolution photos at: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales department at (281) 497-1000 or sales@driversource.com

Being sold "AS-IS" "WkHERE-IS" and with NO WARRANTIES. By bidding, you are committing to purchase this vehicle, and not the option to withdraw. We welcome and encourage inspections during the listing time frame. Please DO NOT BUY if you do not understand the terms - Backing out of the sale after the auction has concluded is unacceptable. We are more than happy to discuss the car and auction with you by telephone - Please contact: Jose Romero or Brandon Mason at (281) 497-1000. We can help arrange shipping worldwide.

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