Why This Car Is Special

The Ford Thunderbird was a rear wheel drive automobile which was manufactured by Ford in the United States over eleven model generations from 1955 through 2005. The Thunderbird created a market niche that eventually became known as the personal luxury car.

The restored 1957 Ford Thunderbird we have at Skyway Classics is in gorgeous red color with the black and white interior, the red matching Porthole hardtop, with air conditioning, and the chrome wire wheels shod with white sidewall tires, looks as it did when it was new.

Features

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Restored Hi-Performance 312 Y-Block V-8 Engine 270 horsepower Restored engine compartment Automatic transmission Factory correct hose, clamps, cast iron factory exhaust manifolds, red painted block and intake, factory fuel lines, and accessories Air conditioning Chrome dress up kit with aluminum finned Thunderbird valve covers Chrome correct factory chrome open-element air cleaner assembly Fully functional hood scoop Dual exhaust system Chrome wire wheels and white sidewall tires Black & White vinyl interior with door panels and dash that match White factory steering wheel Chrome floor shifter Air conditioning Radio Machine turned dash Black carpeting Trunk has correct factory trunk mats Bodywork, fit, and finish are nicely done in Red Thunderbird's famous "porthole" red painted hardtop Thunderbird badges, fender skirts, rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets, and the stainless trim on the fender skirts are all great.

Mechanical Specs

Ours has what looks like an all original engine compartment with all the factory correct hoses, clamps, windshield washer bag, power brakes, and accessories as well as what we believe to be the factory correct 312 cubic inch V8 with 4-barrell carb engine which had become the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 270 horsepower in 1957.

It has the dress up kit with the correct finned valve covers, the automatic transmission that shifts perfect, the engine also has a chrome air cleaner gets fresh air through the fully functional hood scoop.

The exhaust system is good and the chassis is largely original looking and it rolls on a set of chrome wire wheels and white sidewall tires.

Interior

You will like the restored black & white interior with the vinyl bench seat, door panels that match the dash, gauges that are in original condition and look great in the machine turned dash, radio, air conditioning, along with correct black carpets.

Exterior

The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The bodywork on ours , fit and finish are nicely done. The Thunderbird's famous "porthole" hardtop comes with the car as well as the bright white convertible top.

The graceful fins and body lines has straight panels and the taillight end caps round out the rear end of the car. Other details like the Thunderbird badges, rear bumper with integrated exhaust outlets, and the fender skirts are all great.

Our trunk is outfitted with all the factory mats and spare tire and wheel and makes a great presentation.

Conclusion

The restored red 1957 Ford Thunderbird we have at Skyway Classics is fun to drive anywhere and enjoy the iconic look as well as the looks you will get just on that "Porthole” top.

Come see ours today.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.