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This 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is powered by a 312 cubic-inch, overhead valve V8 engine delivering 245 horsepower and backed by a two-speed Ford-O-Matic transmission. It has an independent wishbone front suspension, a live rear axle, and four-wheel drum brakes. It is finished in Gunmetal Grey Iridescent over a red interior, with both a black soft top and a removable porthole hardtop. There is a set of Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels, power brakes, an AM radio, and Vintage Air air-conditioning.
The 1957 Thunderbird had a mild facelift in the front with stylish rear fins with sharp, creased edges. The instrument panel had a safety-oriented 'Lifeguard Design,' including a padded dashboard and a dished steering wheel. Ford offered a host of power refinements including six engine options and wide whitewall tires. Among the numerous engineering changes were the added leaf to the rear springs, 14-inch wheels, and larger front brakes.
Approximately 21,000 examples were sold in 1957, and reportedly, continued requests for many more could not be answered by the factory.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2021
The 1957 Thunderbird had a mild facelift in the front with stylish rear fins with sharp, creased edges. The instrument panel had a safety-oriented 'Lifeguard Design,' including a padded dashboard and a dished steering wheel. Ford offered a host of power refinements including six engine options and wide whitewall tires. Among the numerous engineering changes were the added leaf to the rear springs, 14-inch wheels, and larger front brakes.
Approximately 21,000 examples were sold in 1957, and reportedly, continued requests for many more could not be answered by the factory.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2021
2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring
Sale Price :
USD $34,500
2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection
Sale Price :
USD $85,250
1957 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
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 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH259533 Sold for USD$48,400 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 E-CODE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: E7FH193637 Sold for USD$57,200 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#: D7FH178395 Sold for USD$29,150 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 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH332769 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH305372 Sold for USD$37,400 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 ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: D7FH120143 Sold for USD$220,000 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 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#: d7fh234959 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: d7fh150967 Sold for USD$38,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Convertible Chassis#: e7fh277840 Sold for USD$56,100 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: d7fh105530 Sold for USD$56,100 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 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 | |||
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 GAA : February 2022 | $55,000 |
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