This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was refurbished and customized by a previous owner with Starmist Blue paintwork and a red-and-white interior, and it is powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission. Equipment includes a Colonial White-finished removable hardtop with porthole windows, an AM radio, an analog clock, chrome bumpers, and parking lights. The seller purchased the car in 2022, and the tires were mounted in 2023. This Thunderbird is now offered with spare parts and a clean Nebraska title in the seller’s name.
The car was ordered in Thunderbird Bronze, and a previous owner repainted it Starmist Blue. Equipment includes a Colonial White-finished removable hardtop with porthole windows, a tonneau cover, a Thunderbird hood emblem, shaped and chromed front and rear bumpers, fender vents, bumper-mounted auxiliary parking lights, a fixed antenna, and slanted tail fins. The seller notes corrosion on the frame.
The 14″ steel wheels wear full covers, and the 195/75 Milestar tires were mounted in October 2023 and have been driven ~180 miles since per the seller . Stopping power is supplied by drum brakes at each corner
The interior has been redone with red carpeting and white upholstery complemented by red pleated inserts. An AM radio has been retained in the dashboard, though the seller notes it requires refurbishment. The heater is noisy, and the clock does not keep time.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a centrally mounted 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit has been reset, and the seller estimates they have driven the car 2,600 miles.
The D-code 312ci Y-block V8 is topped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 245 horsepower. Per the seller, oil changes have been performed annually, and the starter was recently replaced.
Power is routed to the rear wheels via a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission. An electric fuel pump has been installed, and the seller tells us both the fuel tank and sending unit were replaced.
- D – 312ci V8 w/four-barrel carburetor
- 7 – 1957 model year
- F – Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant
- H – Thunderbird body style
- 125554 – Consecutive unit number
- Body: 40 – Thunderbird
- Color: QE – Thunderbird Bronze
- Trim: XK – Pleated Colonial Vinyl
- Production Code -20K530040P – October 20 production date; Kansas City, Missouri, sales district.
A folder of records is included.
Source: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
