Ford Thunderbird (1957)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird in the color Gungrey Metallic with red leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• USA import, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive.
• Owned by the seller since 2017.
• In current ownership, just under €5,000 (seller's estimate) has been invested in the vehicle.
• With power steering
• Underbody in a well-kept condition, without rust - which is extremely rare for Ford Thunderbirds.
• The entire vehicle has been professionally repainted.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1957
• First registration: USA, 1957
• Location: 27798 Hude, Germany
• Exact number of vehicle owners is not known (owned since October 2017)
• Accident-free in current ownership
• TÜV until 03/25
• H license plate
• Ready to drive immediately, with German registration
• Restored

Model history

In the 1950s, the first-generation Ford Thunderbird conquered the roads of America. This timeless two-seater convertible, produced by Ford between 1955 and 1957, embodied the spirit of American automotive engineering. As a direct response to the 1953 Motorama show in New York, where the Chevrolet Corvette was in the spotlight, the Thunderbird made a statement. The Thunderbird, with its unmistakable style and elegance, remains a symbol of an era when the streets were filled with automotive dreams and freedom.

The facts

Exterior & Interior:

• Color: Gungrey Metallic
• Interior with red leatherette trim.
• Entire vehicle has been repainted.
• Black folding roof in a well-kept condition.

Engine and transmission:

• 5.1-liter V8 engine (312 CID) with 245 hp
• Automatic gearbox

Mileage:

• 84,919 mi (read off)
• Mileage can be partially traced.

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices.
  
  

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• The underbody is rust-free, welded, cavity-sealed and preserved.
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• There is a scratch on the front side of the mudguard (behind the bumper).
• Paint chipping on the hood on the right
• Clock still without function
• Speedometer shaft encoder must be replaced. According to the seller, the spare part has already been ordered.
• Interior with signs of wear due to age.
• Accelerator pedal with signs of wear.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the vehicle

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible offered here is in a well-kept condition overall. With TÜV, H license plate and registration, the Ford is immediately ready to drive. Around €5,000 has been invested in maintenance since 2017. As described above, there are also minor defects, but these only slightly detract from the good overall picture. In short, the Ford Thunderbird imported from the USA is in a visually and technically good condition and is ready for further adventures.