![]() ![]() Original books and factory brochures add to the huge amount of documentation and history that come with this car. Weinberg had disc brakes installed for safety, which is allowed in competitions, plus the car has new radial tires. Additional equipment includes power steering and brakes, soft-top, tonneau cover, Town & Country radio, factory wheel covers and BF Goodrich whitewall tires.This final year two-seat T-Bird has won many awards including:Best American Open Car 2004 Greenwich ConcoursFirst Place 2004 AACA Grand National MeetNational First Prize 2003 AACAFirst 2003 AACA National Meet, HersheyMr. The engines resides in an immaculate bay and the underside is equally orderly. The trophy collection is included.The 312-cid, 245-hp Thunderbird Special V-8 engine was an optional upgrade and the automatic is the transmission of choice. The car has won numerous prestigious regional and national awards. The restoration was done in the early 2000s and is meticulously documented with a collection of binders and photo albums showing the restoration and receipts. This car has received a complete nut-and-bolt restoration and is finished in Dusk Rose with a Colonial White removable porthole hardtop with white interior. Motorcar Classics is proud to present this exceptional D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Trim 1957 Tbird convertible soft top Whiteġ957 FORD THUNDERBIRD for sale. AS IS.Where Is.= DAVY JONES ?1128 East 6th Street Duluth, Minnesota 5580521 res21 cell21 fax 1130 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55805=No dealers.No exporter.No non-speaking english$21,000 cash. Was restored with all new fenders and bumper and painted white.Was used in Gay Pride Parades and unk full of flags and stuff.Brother inherited it when he was bedridden.never got to drive it.I am the estate executor.had it transported to Duluth from Blaine Mn where old time mechanic put in a fuel pump, battery, and tune it up.Air Cleaner is missing.estate cleaning crew lost it.=Can be seen at Jack's Mobil Service. On those, as with others, besides the warping look for broken window posts and if all the chrome is there.Purchased in 1957 by a Milwaukee resident. There was also aand those will go for slightly more again depending on the condition. ![]() There is also a convertible front and in the back. It’s going to depend on how much warping but they will all have the same in the front and back. I have seen 1960’s like this going on eBay for up to $125 and has low at $60. Finding one which is mint is going to be really tough to find and if you do, be prepared to open up you wallet. All the chrome looks good and there are no scratches on the body however there is some warping, typical for cars made of this era. Considering this car is 46 years old, it’s not in bad shape. My in-laws bought a 1960 Thunderbird and received the promo model you see here. 1960 Ford Thunderbird Promo Model-Frontīack in the day all the auto makers gave away promotional models ether to a potential customer or one who had just bought the car. Though retaining a design as a two-door hardtop coupe/convertible, the new Thunderbird was considerably larger than the previous generation, with a longer 113.0 inches (2,870 mm) wheelbase to accommodate the new back seat. The car was redesigned as a four-seater for 1958. The Thunderbird was similar in concept, but would be more American in style, more luxurious, and less sport-oriented and it became an instant hit. Although the Thunderbird had been considered a rousing success, Ford executives felt that the car’s position as a two-seater restricted its sales potential. Henry Ford II came up with a 2-seat concept and it was called the Vega! Wonder what Chevy would have had to come up with a name for their Vega? Henry’s had meager power, European looks, and cost, so it never proceeded to production. The T’bird might not have happened at all. ![]() Here’s a quick question and I bet only the T’bird geeks will get it. ![]()
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