1957 Ford Thunderbird - Starmist Blue

Description

1957 Ford Thunderbird
Starmist blue, brand new 312 c.i. motor, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, Town & Country radio that works. Convertible and hard tops. Fully detailed engine compartment – looks like new. Everything mechanically works as it should. The car runs and drives like a new car and looks fantastic! The car was pulled out of storage after 20 years for full mechanical restoration and partial cosmetic restoration that was completed in December 2018 with all new parts. Full stack of restoration receipts available.
Driveline
- Completely rebuilt 312 c.i. motor – new pistons & rings, camshaft, timing belt, fully machined engine –
500 miles on complete rebuild of motor
- New Holley carburetor
- New radiator & water pump
- Rebuilt/restored distributor & generator, new battery, regulator, plugs & wires
- New fuel tank, sender unit and fuel lines
- Rebuilt, original transmission & torque converter
- driveshaft balanced with new ujoints

Steering/suspension/brakes
- Rebuilt steering gear & power steering components
- New shocks
- New upper & lower control arm bushings and ball joints
- New brake system including master cylinder, drums/shoes/hardware, brake booster & brake lines
- New period correct, radial white wall tires
Body & Interior
- Re-chromed original bumpers & front grille
- New emblems/logos
- New carpet
- All instruments & gauges work (tach, clock, radio, heater, etc.)
- Truck compartment has been restored, spare tire and original jack included
- Car has spent it’s entire life in Southern California and is rust free
- Paint is driver quality (7 out of 10), some scratches and touch ups
Needs
- Convertible top material needs to be installed on the convertible top frame (material & frame included
with the car)
- There is a dent/ding in the front right fender (see pictures).