Thunderbird 1957 in great condition for top driven show quality, original California and now in Atlanta, correct Thunderbird Raven Black, absolutely beautifully restored with lots of luster and beautiful presentation, correct 312cid engine, fully rebuilt Thunderbird V8 engine, complete short block, rotating assembly, cylinder heads manufluxed, polished and built with new valves, guides and hardened valve seats, (SEE LINK), proper 4v carberator, 245 horsepower, show air cleaner, dual exhaust system through correct rear chrome bumper, has power steering, all the chrome is nicely done, two tops, we would call this a really nice driven show #2 condition car, very solid underchassis, fender skirts, brand new wide whitewalls just installed for looks and safety, (SEE LINK), extensive receipts from fastidious collector, desirable both black hardtop and black softtop are included,
The engine is the famous ‘Y’ block 312cid, this is fitted with the 4v carberator and correct air intake, the compression is very good, strong running just checked by a senior technician, the engine bay has the proper top master cylinder, coil, voltage regulator, radiator cap, full fluids checked and changed, the radiator was completely flushed for great summer driving, fresh spark plugs, the 14” original sized wheels have the new whitewall tires and factory hubcaps, they look terrific with the skirts, the suspension was redone, new shocks were installed, good arch to the rear leaf and front springs have a great attitude and “set” to the car, fuel tank removed, cleaned and repaired (SEE LINK)
Note and History...the 1955 to 1957 Thunderbird is the most desired collector car in the USA according to USA TODAY, the 1957 is the final year of the classic Thunderbird, an instant classic, this has and will be a highly prized car to own, especially in this classic color from a fastidious collector with nice Southern and California history,
Great attention has been given to the original California 1957 Thunderbird for many years with lots of receipts, the Georgia Pacific Executive has a file of over $23,247 in receipts and restoration work for many years, this figure does not even include the car itself, then the brand new expensive tires, to this figure, one must add the work that Fraser Dante has accomplished with final, fresh mechanicals, full detailing with professional ‘finishing’ on paint and chrome, (SEE LINK),
Note that the data tag show the 40A convertible, ‘A’ Raven Black/Black top, XA is Raven Black and Colonial White interior, 19W is the date, 3 Fordomatic transmission, 1 is 3.10:1 axel ratio, D is 4v carberator, serial #D7FH390077, (SEE LINK), the mileage from start of restoration is believed at 09120, with both the Black porthole hardtop and the Black softtop, the underchassis of the car is very solid and painted black, #2 driven show condition, the dash is restored to remarkable condition, has the proper and factory hammed fascia, all the gauges redone and look good, has the optional wind wings along the side of the windshield, this car has all the presentation that one could want, super nice driver underchassis, looks untouched and original, but very presentable, brakes just checked, new brake cylinders just installed for safety, (SEE LINK), extremely solid original floors, very nice chassis frame rails, the chrome trim is so beautifully done with nice polishing just completed, the luster of this paint is great, full check and ready for driven show Spring 2012, $43,950