Stunning 1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Birds Nest! For Sale


1957 Ford Thunderbird  with  interior

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Muscle Car make & model: Ford Thunderbird Year: 1957
Exterior color: Condition: Used
Interior color: Engine:
Transmission: Automatic Mileage:
Drivetrain: Fuel Type: Gasoline
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Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler BoulevardMentor Museum of Speed, Mentor, OH, 44060, US
Phone : 440-350-1480
Email : joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com Stunning 1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Birds Nest!

Ford unveiled the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954, and went on sale on October 22, 1954 as a 1955 model, and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first ten days of sale. Ford had only projected building 10,000; eventual 1955 sales were 16,155.

For 1957, a more radical restyle was performed. The front bumper was reshaped, the grille and tailfins were made larger, and larger tail-lights were fitted. The spare wheel moved inside the trunk again, which had been redesigned to allow it to be mounted vertically. The side "Thunderbird" script moved from the fins to the front fenders. As well as the standard 292 and 312 engines, versions of the 312 were produced in higher states of tune, and even a few supercharged versions rated at up to 340 horsepower. 1957 sales were 21,380, including three extra months of production because the 1958 models were late. The 1957 Thunderbird would be the last two-seater Ford until the 1982 Ford EXP.

This gorgeous red '57 Thunderbird was originally a California car, and has been fully restored and is ready to drive and enjoy today. It is equipped with the 312 cubic-inch V8 paired with the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, Master Guide power steering, Swift Sure power brakes, as well as an engine dress-up kit, seat belts, padded dash, two tops, air conditioning, wire wheels, and power steering.

With this Thunderbird, looks can also be deceiving. Equipped with an aftermarket "bird's nest" rumble seat, this 2-seater quickly converts into a 4-seater when you want to take your friends along. The entire rear clip has been reengineered to incorporate a folding rumble seat that was a popular dealer-installed option in the '50s. Fully upholstered to match the tan interior, it opens with just a press on the rear edge of the lid.

Rolling on a set of authentic wire wheels and 205 Coker Classic wide whitewall radials, this Thunderbird has received a complete restoration from top to bottom. The engine compartment is clean and well-detailed, showing little sign of use. The manifolds are still crisp and unblemished, the engine enamel is shiny and bright, and the polished bits are still shiny. Turn the key and the fresh engine fires with a crisp burble from the dual through-the-bumper exhaust tips. All the chrome and stainless has been professionally refinished to a better-than-new standard and looks absolutely dynamite next to that red paint.

Underneath everything is either new or rebuilt and 100% ready for the road. It has been properly undercoated to keep road noise and heat at bay and to give the chassis long-term protection. This is a car that you won't be afraid to drive, and it's so nice, it'll be hard to find excuses not to drive it every day. In fact, if this were my car, that's exactly what I'd do. Imagine coming out of work after a hard day and finding this great car waiting for you in the parking lot. I think it's physically impossible to have a bad day behind the wheel of a Thunderbird convertible.

Bathed in Flame Red paint about a mile deep with a classic tan vinyl and leather interior, this 'Bird still attracts a ton of attention anywhere you go. The tan canvas top is brand new and appears to have never been closed except for our own photo shoot. For driving comfort, there's a modern A/C system and an upgraded stereo from Custom Autosound featuring an AM/FM/cassette in the original radio's position in the dashboard. The engine-turned dash appliqués are beautifully restored, and the gauges sparkle like jewelry in front of the driver. The odometer shows just 171 miles since restoration, just enough driving to make sure everything works correctly and the car drives like it should.

When Ford Motor Company was redesigning the Thunderbird for the 21st Century, they looked back to the original, considered by many to be the best Thunderbird ever, for inspiration. In 1958, the Thunderbird got larger and grew two additional seats. Sales went up, but the cars lost some of their original flair and style in the transition. Putting this 'Bird with a Bird's Nest in your garage kind of gives you the best of both worlds—2 seat style with 4-seat practicality, all dressed in a spectacular bright red package. Call us today.

FACTS & FIGURES Year:1957 Mileage:171 VIN: Transmission Type:Automatic Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Red Interior Color:Tan About this auction & Best of Show Automotive

Convinced that collector car values are plummeting? Don't be fooled! While the value of mediocre cars has been steadily sliding with the economy over the past two years, the value of incredible cars has stayed level and, is rising. In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find!

Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask!

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.

Best of Show Automotive sells approximately 40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. Lastly, note that we do not change our pricing on any car based on Ebay auction activity. Ebay is a wholesale marketing platform, which we use primarily for marketing purposes.

If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. And, for you con-men and women out there, while you may think it's cute to create a user account and click the Buy It Now on a high dollar car you can't afford, note that we will track you down and we will recoup our costs for fraudulent bidding activity.

This car can be inspected at our 60,000 square foot office complex and showroom facility, operated as the Mentor Museum of Speed, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. You may stop in at any time during museum hours to view our collection. If you would like to make a sales appointment (and avoid paying the ten buck admission fee), we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll below. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers. Cost depends on mileage and location. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs. For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480. Ron's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: class="wmatterbold">Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License. Our showroom, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with viewing by appointment only Monday through Friday. We 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. Best of Show car have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279. Tim's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that …we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Doug Croxford, at: (440)350-1480. Doug's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence!

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: Joseph M. Carroll
President/Sales/Purchasing

5782 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : (440)350-1480 Fax : (440)350-1638 Mobile : (440)313-8091 /> www.bestofshowautomotive.com Greg Chismar
Transportation Manager

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-350-1480 Fax : 440-350-1336 Mobile : 440-840-4081 /> www.bestofshowautomotive.com Tim Wilhelm
Restoration Manager

5782 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-354-3279 tim.wilhelm@bestofshowautomotive.com
www.bestofshowautomotive.com G. K. Kerr
Vice President of Sales

7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
Phone : 440-350-1480 Fax : 440-350-1336 Mobile : 440-413-5149 george.kerr@bestofshowautomotive.com
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