Not all T-birds are created equal. For 1957, there have been a number of engines that made the two-seater a real efficiency automobile.

This rotisserie-restored 1957 Ford Thunderbird featured on AutoHunter, the web public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is reportedly considered one of fewer than 1,500 produced with the E-code 312 V-8 — that’s 270 horsepower from dual-quads. This automobile has been within the possession of the present proprietor for 30 years. Options embody three-speed handbook transmission with overdrive, City & Nation AM radio, rear fender skirts, wire wheels and energy brakes. Completed in Thunderbird Bronze and outfitted with a tan high over copper vinyl inside, this award-winning Thunderbird comes from the promoting seller with the unique wheels and wheel covers, authentic bill (which confirms the E-code engine standing), restoration photographs and a transparent title.

The frame-off rotisserie restoration was accomplished within the late Eighties by Mitch’s T-Birds of Paramount, California. The outside was refinished within the authentic (code Q) Thunderbird Bronze. Options embody driver-side mirror, tan canvas folding convertible high with plastic rear window, color-keyed rear fender skirts, and reverse lights. The promoting seller states that there’s pale paint on a rear fender and a blemish behind the passenger seat beneath the highest.

A set of chrome Kelsey-Hayes-style wire wheels is wrapped in whitewall radial tires.

The (code XJ) copper vinyl inside was redone in the course of the restoration. Options embody handbook steering and brakes. A City & Nation AM radio handles the audio playlist.

A 140-mph speedometer, 5,000-rpm tachometer, gauges for the gasoline stage and temperature, and clock may be discovered on the instrument panel. A City & Nation AM radio handles the audio playlist. The odometer reads 1,275 miles, however the true mileage on this car is unknown.

Energy is offered by the elective 270-horsepower 312 V8 topped by a pair of Holley carburetors and paired with a three-speed handbook transmission with overdrive. Options embody finned aluminum valve covers, aluminum dual-quad consumption manifold, and particular air cleaner housing for the carburetors.

This Thunderbird was factory-equipped with an unbiased entrance suspension and a strong rear drive axle. Braking is dealt with by four-wheel handbook drums.

The promoting seller states this Thunderbird has gained a number of Gold Medallion awards at Thunderbird occasions. Included within the sale is the unique bill, authentic wheels and wheel covers, and restoration photographs, plus clear title.

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird’s public sale ends on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 4:40 p.m. (MST)

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