Similarly, the twin headlights, metal eyebrows, and the round-edge hood features remained the same. The other side of the grille got incorporated into the overhang bumper. The front fascia had a more boxy appearance, and the bumper accommodated the grille. The car features a new front bumper, alongside a longer rear overhang to fit the spare wheel at the back of the trunk. The 1957 Thunderbird brought a befitting new grille along. The 1957 Ford Thunderbird Has A Restyled Exterior ![]() Thus, the rebranded 1958 made amends to the customers' complaints. These complaints were tangible reasons why Ford re-purposed the Thunderbird and rebranded it as a 4-seater car. Based on Automotive mileposts, there had been complaints about the passenger compartment, poor visibility, too warm, limited passenger capacity, and luggage compartment. The 1957 thunderbird comes with better drivability, power steering, and windows. The car also comes with an automatic transmission that controlled by the shift knob. The dash houses the control for the radio and ventilation system. The center panel extends down the panels and the whole dash. The main gauge got positioned above the steering column, while the remaining smaller gauges stays on the center panel. The large-size steering wheel sits in front of the bubble that homes the gauges. The car comes with a smaller half-ring attached to its spokes. The 1957 interior makes a statement of its sportiness and personal luxury. These new features set the car apart from its competition, especially the Corvette. We welcome the opportunity to consider your trade in.The 1957 Thunderbird comes with a large porthole and a removable hardtop. We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.įinance – our broker offers VERY competitive rates and prompt service. This makes on road costs minimal.Īvailable to admire on our state of the art showroom floor in Adelaide. It is currently Historically registered in South Australia and would be eligible for similar registration in most jurisdictions. This vehicle is a superb example and would make the ideal classic cruiser. Soft top is all original and still has the factory cover on it. ![]() ![]() The present owner has completed a full bare metal respray in 2018 and included the following work:-Īll new interior including leather seat swabįloor and firewall have all been Dyna matted Not a sports car, but a gorgeous boulevard cruiser. Performance claimed by Ford at the time suggests 183Kw and 450Nm of power, producing a 0-100kph time of 9.9 secs and top speed near 185kph. Powered by a 5.1 Litre (312ci) V8 D Code engine, is delivers it’s power to the rear wheels via a 3 speed Fordomatic transmission. Original miles on the odometer are 19929, that is exactly 119,929 actual and the odometer turned over at 99,999 miles on the 12th of May 1989, according to the original handbook. One of the last 20 built in the Ford factory in 1957 and carries an extra “E” in the paint code on the scuttle mounted ID plate, meaning it was ordered with white door knobs, white steering wheel and a Colonial White roof. This beautiful Ford Thunderbird was a one owner car from Las Vegas and was imported to Australia by it’s present owner approximately five years ago.
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