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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Highest Bid:
$17,000

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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

High Bidder:  graham

Highest Bid: $17,000 (USD)

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Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L4H1

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

292ci V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

1,365 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH234942

Carfax:

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $17,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  graham

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Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L4H1

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

292ci V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

1,365 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

D7FH234942

Carfax:

Lot Number:

61556528

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is powered by a 292ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Colonial White over a Flame Red vinyl interior, this restored two-seater is now offered by the seller with a Colonial White hardtop, original Ford wire wheel covers, miscellaneous parts including new muffler, original owner's manual, original Town & Country AM radio, and clear title.

Highlights

  • Completely restored
  • Reportedly driven less than 500 miles on new engine
  • Power steering

Ownership History

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: Nova Scotia 

EXTERIOR

  • Colonial White paint (code E)
  • Continental kit
  • Rear fender skirts
  • Chrome bumpers

Updates 

  • Aftermarket continental kit painted and installed in 2018
  • Windshield wiper and vacuum motor rebuilt and re-installed in 2022

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 14-inch white wheels
    • Chrome wheel covers
  • 205/75 SR7 Steel Radial whitewall tires 

INTERIOR

  • Flame Red vinyl upholstery (code XH)
  • Bench seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows 
  • Floor-mounted automatic shifter
  • Retrosound stereo
    • AM/FM
    • Auxilary 
    • Bluetooth compatible

Updates

  • New upholstery
  • New dual horns installed 

INSTRUMENTS

  • Gauges
    • 140-mph speedometer
    • 5,000-rpm tachometer
    • Temperature
    • Clock
    • Fuel
  • Odometer shows 1,369 miles
    • Potential odometer rollover

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 292ci V8
    • Bored .030 over
    • Holley four-barrel carburetor

Transmission

  • Three-speed automatic

Service History Highlights

  • Original engine replaced 
  • Oil and transmission fluid changed within the past year
  • Received a professional tune-up recently 
  • New starter motor installed in May 2024
  • Power steering line replaced in May 2024
  • New block professionally rebuilt in fall of 2023
  • Transmission was professionally inspected and adjusted in May 2022
  • Heater core replaced in 2021
  • New aluminum radiator and hoses installed in 2021

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

  • Power four-wheel drum brakes
  • Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

  • Both mufflers have been replaced. One in 2022 and the other in August of 2024

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • Small paint blemishes seen on body
  • Dent in gas tank - does not leak

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Colonial White hardtop 
  • Original Ford wire wheel covers
  • Miscellaneous parts including new muffler
  • Original owner's manual
  • Original Town & Country AM radio 
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Comments & Questions

December 02, 2024
11:28 AM

BID: $17,000

December 02, 2024
11:21 AM

BID: $16,500

December 02, 2024
11:13 AM

BID: $16,000

December 02, 2024
09:10 AM

BID: $15,500

December 01, 2024
02:36 PM
Seller

Hi there. The Continental kit is a facade. It is something that I added to the car as an aftermarket item to make the car look sexier. :-) I hope I've succeeded. There is no real spare tire inside the Continental kit. The real spare tire is offset at about a 30° angle inside the trunk itself. That's the way the cars came from the factory. So to answer your question, yes you could move it closer to the trunk, but you would have to do that mechanically. You would have to adjust it manually. I hope this answers your question. Also for anyone who wants the totally original look without the Continental kit, it would take about 2 hours and a little bit of muscle force, and the whole thing can be removed leaving the original car design.

December 01, 2024
02:26 PM

does the spare wheel move forward closer to the trunk

November 29, 2024
09:37 AM
Seller

@Haligonadian123 – Honestly, I do not know, but you can buy an air conditioning unit for that car from ebay, no problem. Then find a local mechanic or yourself to put it in. Get a quote from them as to what that would cost. Because I live in Nova Scotia Canada, I never worried much about air conditioning. Lol. I just roll the windows and open the floor vents in summer. :-) I think there are various air conditioning units which would work just fine with that car, and they are all at different prices. ...

If you're the highest bidder and you bid at least $31,500., I will install the AC , before shipping it to you.

November 27, 2024
03:04 PM
Seller

@TPack12 – How much does it cost to put in A/C?? ...

Honestly, I do not know, but you can buy an air conditioning unit for that car from ebay, no problem. Then find a local mechanic or yourself to put it in. Get a quote from them as to what that would cost. Because I live in Nova Scotia Canada, I never worried much about air conditioning. Lol. I just roll the windows and open the floor vents in summer. :-) I think there are various air conditioning units which would work just fine with that car, and they are all at different prices.

November 27, 2024
02:59 PM

How much does it cost to put in A/C??

November 27, 2024
02:37 PM
Seller

@TPack12 – AC??? ...

Sorry, no AC with the car, but really good floor vents. :-)

November 27, 2024
02:24 PM

AC???

November 27, 2024
02:13 PM

BID: $15,000

November 26, 2024
03:44 PM
Seller

@mikeh – Do you have a soft top with this bird? ...

No, just hard top only, but it is of course removable, which I do every summer. :-)

November 26, 2024
12:47 PM

Do you have a soft top with this bird?

November 21, 2024
07:23 PM
Seller

@MoleEddie – Nova Scotia what or how much would it cost to ship to Southern NJ. First things first. ...

I am not sure, but you can call any reputable Auto Transit company, tell them the car is in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada, give them your address, and they will quote you a price. If you're bringing a car into the US, there is some paperwork, with EPA, and Border services, however if the car is more than 25 years old, the paperwork is fairly simple.Hope this helps. :-)

November 21, 2024
06:47 AM

Nova Scotia what or how much would it cost to ship to Southern NJ. First things first.

November 21, 2024
06:46 AM
Seller

Hi folks, Welcome to my auction. Good luck bidding. :-) This beautiful car has been with me since 2017. It was restored in British Columbia Canada, and somewhat in Alberta Canada. When I bought it, I shipped it all the way to the East Coast because I didn't want to put any miles on it. As you can see I dropped a beautiful professionally rebuilt 292 engine into this beauty, as well as having the entire transmission inspected and reconditioned. Even the torque converter blades were filed. It's very hard for me to let it go, but my wife says you have a corvette, and that's enough. So good luck to everyone, and let the games begin. Also feel free to ask me any questions that come to mind. I'm an open book with this car.

November 21, 2024
06:34 AM

BID: $10,000

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