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The Ford Thunderbird 'Baby Birds' were produced from 1955 to 1957, and the 'E-Code' was only available in 1957. Approximately 1,499 'E-Codes' were produced and they were fitted with a higher compression version of the 312 cubic-inch 16-valve OHV V8 engine along with Twin Holley four-barrel carburetors helping to deliver 272 horsepower. Transmission options included either a three-speed manual or an automatic.
This particular 1957 Ford E-Code Thunderbird was equipped with a three-speed manual transmission with optional overdrive. Around 2010, the car was entrusted to Prestige Thunderbird of Santa Fe Springs, California for a considerable mechanical overhaul. The cost of the work totaled over $16,000 and included significant repairs to the cooling system, electrics, brakes, the replacement of numerous seals and gaskets, along with many other maintenance items. An original power steering kit was installed as well as a new white vinyl convertible top.
This Thunderbird is finished in Bronze over Colonial White and rides on Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. The Thunderbird has both a soft top and a porthole hardtop, along with rear fender skirts.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
This particular 1957 Ford E-Code Thunderbird was equipped with a three-speed manual transmission with optional overdrive. Around 2010, the car was entrusted to Prestige Thunderbird of Santa Fe Springs, California for a considerable mechanical overhaul. The cost of the work totaled over $16,000 and included significant repairs to the cooling system, electrics, brakes, the replacement of numerous seals and gaskets, along with many other maintenance items. An original power steering kit was installed as well as a new white vinyl convertible top.
This Thunderbird is finished in Bronze over Colonial White and rides on Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. The Thunderbird has both a soft top and a porthole hardtop, along with rear fender skirts.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022
2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $55,000
Sale Price :
USD $61,600
2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $53,200
2011 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach, Fl
Sale Price :
USD $52,800
1957 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH253729 Sold for USD$95,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH395243 Sold for USD$24,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH205437 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: d7fh214233 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: d7fh271720 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird 'E-Code' Chassis#: E7FH334671 Sold for USD$56,000 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E7FH193637 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH120143 Sold for USD$220,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH174713 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH244697 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH305372 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH357237 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH259533 Sold for USD$48,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH178395 Sold for USD$29,150 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E7FH283103 Sold for USD$36,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E7FH395461 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH257167 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH332769 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E7FH296895 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: d7fh150967 Sold for USD$38,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | D7FH229336 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Roadster | E7FH200089 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh178357 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $22,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh394486 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | $50,000 | $60,000 |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh205437 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $0 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom Convertible | d7fh115418 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh266743 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $32,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Convertible | e7fh221661 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh325556 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $35,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $150,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code | f7fh333802 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $100,000 | $185,000 | $225,000 |
1957 Ford Thunderbird | e7fh395477 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $50,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Convertible | e7fh184587 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $65,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | d7fh394486 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $35,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | d7fh146626 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $34,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | e7fh348628 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $48,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2023 Spring Carlisle | ||||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $35,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $47,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | ||||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code | E7FH152023 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $40,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $30,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $28,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code | E7FH227107 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $50,000 | ||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $42,000 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 |
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