1957 Ford Thunderbird

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird istheoriginalD code 312 V8 withtheoriginalthree-speedautomatictransmissionandis in overallgreat condition!The Thunderbird shows87,000 miles, has been an Arizona classic car for over 20yearsand the older restoration presents beautifully. The white exterior is overall excellentcondition,and the bluetwo-tonedinterior is in great overall condition. This Thunderbirdis a great driver and will be a blast to frequent car shows and enjoy weekend cruises. Built in Dearborn, Michigan, the 1957 Ford Thunderbird marked the end of the pure two-seat era before the model evolved into a four-place grand tourer.The Thunderbird waspurchasedin 2006 with84,000 milesand has beenstored in climate control while beingused for weekend enjoyment. Chesters Automative in Phoenixmaintainedthe Thunderbird during thattime period. This Thunderbird is striking in its presentation with white paint, beautiful chrome accents and white wall tires. Finished in Colonial White, the paint is in excellent condition overall with the only cosmetic imperfections showing some light yellowing behind the tailfins.The chrome bumpers, trim, rock guards and fender skirts are in great condition. The passenger fenderskirt has one area that looks to have chipped when the fender skirt was reinstalled and has since been touched up. Wide whitewall tires on 14inch Ford-logo steel wheels present beautifully but will need to be replaced for long driving durations. The Thunderbird has its matching white hard top that is in great condition! This Thunderbird is a bright, beautiful white example that is perfect for enjoying local shows, regional tours or just to enjoy taking out to dinner. The blue toned interior of this Thunderbird complements the white exterior and is in overallgreat condition! The interior features Dresden vinyl andStarmistvinyl upholstery, which presents in overallgreat conditionwith no major wear areas noted. The dashboard vinyl is in excellent condition, and the brushed metal interior trim is in good condition with some visible aging consistent with use. The original steering wheel has been wrapped, and the blue carpet is in overallgreat condition.Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer,tachometer, clock, and auxiliary gauges.Dual cowl vents,a functional heater, and AM radio.The lens for the dashboard map light will be replaced once it arrives from being backordered. The interior is well sorted and ingreat conditionto be enjoyed! Under the hood, the Ford Thunderbird is powered by theD code312 CID V8 with a four-barrel carburetor, producing approximately 245 horsepower and delivering smoothyet powerfulperformance. Power is sent through a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. This Thunderbird hasits original rear differential,power steering, independent suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.The Thunderbird has been serviced in 2026, power steering hoses replaced and brake fully rebuilt. Included withthe Thunderbird is itsmatching hard