1957 Ford Thunderbird

This is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird finished in a striking Flame Red (paint code #M0640) over a matching red vinyl interior. It is powered by a 5.1-liter V8 paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. The Ford Thunderbird was produced over the span of more than 50 years and 11 generations. In its nascent years of 1954 to 1957, the Ford Thunderbird was designed to rival the Chevrolet Corvette - though it was intended more as a personal luxury cruiser than its sportier adversary. Roughly 16,000 Thunderbirds were sold in its first year of production, outselling the Corvette 23-to-one. 1957 saw 21,380 T-Birds sold, making it the most successful and desirable year of the first generation, after which Ford added a back seat and made other adjustments to make the model more spacious; the result being that first generation T-Birds are commonly referred to as “Baby Birds.” This stylish red Ford Thunderbird is currently registered in Quebec with a clean and (Normal) status. The odometer reads approximately 74k-miles.

For US bidders, this Thunderbird is directly importable without modification as it is EPA & DOT exempt being greater than 25 years old. For more information on transport/import please visit our Transport/Import page here.

This new class of personal luxury cars was positioned to provide superior comfort and convenience, so Ford decked out the Thunderbird’s interior with ribbed vinyl, patterned aluminium, and matching red carpeting. The “Dial-O-Matic” four-way adjustable bench seats automatically slide back with the ignition off for easier exit and entry. A three-spoke steering wheel fronts a stylish brushed aluminium instrument panel with round gauges - we find a sweeping 150 mph speedometer at the centre, surrounded by fuel gauges and an analog clock. Furthermore, the steering column is telescopic, an innovative feature for the time. Steering in this car is a worm and roller setup. The car’s Town & Country AM radio, heater/defroster, and seat belts are optional factory upgrades.