1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Ford Thunderbird was introduced in October 1954 as one of the very first models to feature the company's new overhead-valve V8 engine. Over 16,000 examples were assembled in the 1955 model year, outpacing Corvette's production by a wide margin, with its success attributed to its superior V8 engine, refinement, ample equipment, comfort and luxury. Alterations for the 1956 model year included the relocation of the spare wheel to the outside of the trunk in 'Continental Kit' style. A 312 cubic-inch Thunderbird Special V8 engine with 215 horsepower joined the option sheet. Styling revisions were applied for 1957 with the longer tail section and prominent fins providing greater luggage space and enabling the spare wheel to be relocated to the boot. Performance options include the twin-carb 'E-Code' and even the 'F-Code' with a Paxton supercharger.

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird 'E-Code' is powered by a 312 cubic-inch, overhead valve engine with twin Holley four-barrel carburetors and delivers 270 horsepower at 4,500 RPM. It has a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. Completed at the Dearborn, Michigan Ford plant, this Thunderbird is one of 21,380 examples produced in 1957, and one of 1,363 with the E-Code option. It wears a Starmist Blue exterior with a Raven Black removable hardtop - the original color scheme per the car's data tag - as is the authentically restored two-tone Dresden/Starmist Blue vinyl interior.

This Thunderbird has power brakes, power steering, power windows, wire wheels, and Town & Country radio.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2024