DESCRIPTION vehicle overviewSPECIFICATIONS vehicle detailsPHOTO GALLERY vehicle imagesOTHER additional informationPRINT this listingBOUGHT NEW BY EDITOR OF ROAD & TRACK IN 1957 Ford Thunderbird TBird ConvertiblePremier MotorcarsPremier Motorcars25241 Bernwood Dr Ste 1Bonita Springs. FL 34135Call Us Today!(239) 221-3000Ask ForSales DepartmentAsk Us A QuestionYear: 1957Make: FordModel: ThunderbirdVIN: D7FH327661Stock Number: C9024Mileage: 0Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 8 Cylinder. 312 V8 LExterior Color: BlackInterior Color: WhiteTitle: ClearVehicle Rare opportunity to catch a piece of classic car history. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible was bought new in 1957 by the editor of Road and Track Magazine!! On August 1. 1957. Dean Bachelor. then editor of Road and Track magazine. walked in the front door of Fortner Motor Co. in Los Angeles. Cal. to drive his new T-bird home. This bird. Dean stated he bought this car twice. Dean had the means to personalize in a well engineered first class way. Dean objected to the "eyebrow" look over the headlights and had a custom shop rework them to 1953 headlight rims. He later stated that no more than six people ever noticed it. which was. in his opinion. successful customizing. The original 14 inch rims were replaced with 15 inchers to improve ride and extend tire and brake life. The original grille was reworked to six horizontal tubes furthering the different-from-the-rest look. Dean featured the bird in several magazines showing detailed pics of the transformation process. (Rod and Custom. Feb. 1959 and Road and Track May 1960) The latter article compared it to the Sunbeam Alpine. Fast forward to the 21st century to discover the opportunity to purchase a piece of automobile history. Piles of documentation and paperwork. many photos from back in the day including original bill of sale. receipts. magazines and so much more. American auto makers were on top of the world in 1957. Styling. performance and jet-set cool. Many consider the '57 Thunderbird and the '57 Bel-Air to be the two most iconic cars of all time. But the end was in sight as Ford clipped the wings on the georgous two-seater Bird and introduced the '58 Square-bird. Even though the '57 Bird outsold the '57 Corvette by over 15. 00 cars. So. what makes this bird stand apart from the rest?The original 312 c. u. 4V V-8 engine was overhauled aprox. two thousand miles ago. Truly a great investment. Drives great. looks great! What more can you want? How about ice cold air conditioning. Yes. it's included too! We are currently taking offers at our showroom and may end the listing at any. If you would like to make an offer on this car or any of our other cars please call 239-221-3000 so we can discuss it ?Call Us Today!(239) 221-3000 Ask ForSales DepartmentFeatures & OptionsAM/FM StereoAir conditioningChrome BumperLeather UpholsteryRear-Wheel DrivePhoto GalleryAdditional InformationWarrantyThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. About UsTHANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR EBAY Showroom! After over 25 years of owning new car dealerships. we have sold all of our Northern stores and flown south to a sunnier place here in Bonita Springs Florida. We are a family business with a passion for the FINEST CARS! At PREMIER MOTOR CARS in Bonita Springs. we use years of experience to handpick select SPORTS CARS. LUXURY VEHICLES and SPECIALITY AUTOMOBILESfor you! Please bid with confidence. knowing that all of our vehicles are specially inspected. with you in mind and to ensure EXCELLENT QUALITY. All international bidders are welcome!! Thank you for visiting our virtual showroom! Click link below to see our other inventory! https://www. premierMcars. com Our Website https://www. facebook. com/pages/Premier-Motorcars/501790653227147 Our Facebook PageTerms & ConditionsDeposit: Non refundable Deposit of $500 must be paid within 24 hours of auction close. All deposits are non-refundable due to removing them from the market. re-listing fees. and possible loss of sale. Please call or message us with a tracking number for the deposit. Payment: Items will not be available for pickup or shipping until full payment is received and cleared by our local bank. Buyer has 7 days to pay. Warranty: Equipment is covered by manufacturers warranty only. Fee and Tax Information:Premier Motor Cars recommends that every buyer visually inspect his or her purchase prior to final sale. We are more than happy to arrange for any necessary ground transportation should you choose to visit our showroom in SW Florida. We welcome you to arrange for an outside inspection should you not be able to personally travel to Bonita Springs. Understand that all outside inspections must be arranged for by the Buyer and must take place in Bonita Springs or at our facility. Any costs related to an outside inspection will be the responsibility of the Buyer. We are a Florida dealer and are required to collect tax if you pick up the car yourself in Florida. If your state is reciprocal with Florida you will be credited for tax paid in Florida when you register the car in your home state. Currently 3 states do not allow credit for tax paid in Florida. They are Arkansas. Mississippi. and West Virginia. If you contract a shipper yourself and have the car picked up then we are not required to collect sales tax. This link will help answer any other questions. http://dor. myflorida. com/dor/tips/tip09a01-01. html We charge a $299 dealer fee to cover all administrative expenses. 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