1957 Ford Thunderbird T-Bird "Restomod" with Driver Focused Upgrades-See Video!

1957 Ford Thunderbird "Restomod"

Lots of time, money and attention has been put into this T-Bird to make it what it is today. It has been tastefully modified to focus on drivability and enhance what makes a T-Bird, a T-Bird. You won't find another Thunderbird on E-Bay like this one. It is a real gem. Please watch the Walk-Around video here: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Walk-Around - YouTube Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] This is a "D" bird. Originally a 312 / 245hp Fordomatic car without power steering or power brakes. It is the correct Starmist Blue and Colonial White per the dealer invoice and data plate. A frame-on restoration was performed approximately 34 years ago and the car has been stored and pampered since. Originally a California car. The car has been in the family since 2010 and with the previous owner since the 70s. This car is not intended for a Thunderbird purest, but rather a Thunderbird owner that wants to get out and drive a hotter-than-stock while looking stock T-bird. If desired, however, all modifications could be returned to original. All modifications have been extremely well thought-out and meticulously documented. The car is a true performer and head-turner.Engine1957 312 block and "G" heads. Rebuilt including .60 over pistons, .10 under crankshaft, John Mummert 264F camshaft and tappets, premium push tubes and new 1.54 rocker arms, Melling High Volume oil pump, heavy duty distributor drive rod, performance valve job with new valves and new hardened valve seats, new Summit Racing fluid damper, Mallory Unilite electronic distributor (centrifugal advance only), Summit Racing 8mm silicone wires, Flame Thrower coil, high volume water pump with oversize billet pulley, aluminum 6-blade flex fan, Blue Thunder aluminum intake, finned aluminum valley cover, Holley 4160 600 cfm carburetor w/secondary jet metering block and chrome fuel bowls, Sanderson headers, 2 inch exhaust with Magnaflow chambered mufflers, 100 amp alternator, full radiator shroud, electric fuel pump, electric auxiliary cooling fan, Summit Racing fuel pressure regulator and gauge.TransmissionFord C4 three speed transmission with shift kit, B&M auxiliary trans cooler in front of radiator (supplemental), Lokar dipstick, kick down mechanism, foot pedals and shifter, Ford neutral safety switch so the car will start in both park and neutral.ChassisFour Piston caliper front disc brakes and dual master cylinder, rear drum brakes. DOT5 synthetic fluid, Heavy duty front anti-sway bar, rear anti-sway bar added, air shocks added to the rear, Roadster chrome wire wheels, Coker radial wide whitewall tires w/ tubes.AccessoriesAll vacuum operated accessories have been converted to electric or manual operation. Electric windshield wipers, Electronic tachometer conversion, Quartz clock conversion, Modified original Town/Country radio is a 22 watt AM/FM with 3.5mm headphone input jack for plugging in a smartphone or music player, Cable heater control conversion, mechanical brake light switch conversion.ConditionThe car is in overall very good condition. No visible exterior rust or bubbling paint. The underside and frame are very good, see pictures. There are some rock chips and blemishes that have been touched up and some swirl marks in the paint. A couple dings as well but nothing major. The interior is in good shape with no rips or tears in the seat. The carpet is free from stains and in good condition. Signs of wear are evident on the steering wheel and door panels. The driver's side window regulator should be replaced as the window is very difficult to roll up. Occasionally the main seal will leak oil depending on the position of the crank/driveshaft. The neoprene seal has been changed several times throughout the car's life. This is a typical oil leak common to all of the T-Birds from this era. If you have any questions or would like to see additional pictures on any of these items, please ask.Additional ItemsThe hard top is included but could use restoration. It was rarely used and was stored indoors. The soft top was replaced in 2003.Included with the car is a large list of spare parts including the original air cleaner assembly, original cast iron exhaust manifolds, repair manuals and a CASCO soft flannel car cover.The car was used in a Fall Eddie Bauer clothing catalog and is featured in the book "50 years of Thunderbird" by Alan Tast (Photographed by David Newhardt on page 30).Concluding RemarksThe car runs like a top. The engine has approximately 5,000 miles since the upgrades/rebuild and hasn't missed a beat.You are welcome to personally inspect the vehicle before purchase. Please contact us to schedule a time and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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