1957 Ford Thunderbird - Jul 07, 2022 | Abell Auction In Ca
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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRDVIN# D7FH188993ODOMETER: 15,926COLOR: WHITE (NOT ORIGINAL COLOR)***ORIGINALLY CODE (YA) INCA GOLD / BLACK TOPINTERIOR: BLUE ( NOT ORIGINAL COLOR) *** ORIGINALLY CODE (XA) BLACK w/ WHITEENGINE: 312 CID V8 (CODE D)TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC (Fordomatic)OPTIONS• Power steering• Power brakes• Aftermarket a/c system• Aftermarket stereo cassette player with post style knobs• Continental kit• Power windows• Power seat• Hard and soft tops• Tonneau cover• Wheel shields• Back up lamps• Windshield washer• Wide whitewalls• Later stainless steel exhaust• Tinted glass• Copy of original sales invoiceEXTERIOR• Older restoration exhibiting signs of age• Older mid level repaint in white ( see note on color change above) showing some age. Areas oforange peel , sand scratches, contour mapping and fisheyes throughout paint work• Pitting ,rust,and hazing to majority portion of all exterior chrome surfaces of vehicle. Mostnotable on front and rear bumpers and spare wheel carrier but all surfaces exhibit some degreeof mo to severe degradation• Pitting to grille• Area of paint chipping at leading edge of left hand ( driver’s side) headlamp bucket withadditional area of paint loss approx ½” in length at join between headlamp bucket and fender• Replacement style wiper blades present• Two areas of paint chipping and touch up at fender to headlamp bucket join. Each approx. 1.5”in length• Some creasing on both left and right side of hood noted approx. 4” above top of hinges on bothand left sides on underside of hood.• 3 additional areas of denting on underside of hood frame near center portion of latch supportand an additional one on left hand ( driver’s Side) of latch support and an additional area on lefthand lateral portion of under hood frame.• Area of small paint chipping and light rub mark to right hand ( passenger’s side) upper wheelarch extending approximately 15 “ on fender lip• Minor paint bubbling on right hand ( passenger’s side) forward rocker panel area below door• Windscreen ,right( passenger’s side) vent window ,and hardtop glass appear to be replacementglass• Some delamination to right hand ( passenger’s side) vent window glass• Right hand ( passenger’s side) side view mirror head detached . Part is currently in cabin ofvehicle• Sharp dent and some misalignment present to right hand ( passenger’s side) wheel skirt• Some misalignment of fuel door• Moderate to heavy lateral scratch approx 8” long beginning at gas door and extending rearwardtoward tail lamp assembly• Minor dent to center of left hand ( driver’s side) rear wheel skirt• Minor to moderate paint chipping to all 4 steel wheel rims• Some alignment issues noted on both doors and hoodINTERIOR• PrIor amateur weatherstripping replacement to both left and right doors exhibiting adhesiveresidue staining to both doors. Weatherstripping also showing signs of dry rot/ deterioration• Denting/ gouging to upper door panel brightwork strip near inner window felt area• Denting, hazing and heavy wear to both right and left door plates• Area of tools marks and paint loss to interior of door frame in Vinci toy of vent windowattachment bolt.• Heat/ humidity damage to both left and right upper door panel upholstery. Material is tacky/sticky• Some wrinkling to headliner on left hand ( driver’s side) lower rear corner and at bow sleevearea on left hand ( driver’s side) area as well as an area of delamination /pulling up of materialin same vicinity• Some pitting present to majority portion of chrome surfaces in interior cabin including but notlimited to : gauge bezels, door handles , seat belt hardware and horn button.• Approx. ½” area of denting /damage to engine turned panel above glove compartment• Aftermarket seat belts addedMECHANICAL• Leak at power steering cylinder• Fluid leak noted at differential• Heavy weathering and checking to tires. Strongly recommend replacement beforerecommissioning• Later replacement style washer fluid reservoir present• BRAKES NON FUNCTIONALOTHER• Manual present in glove box• Folder of receipts from restoration work and parts• Copy of original sales invoice stating vehicle was originally sold at Bohn Ford in New Orleans,LA• Vehicle not operable at time of inspection. No system functions tested.Sold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form
Condition
Sold with CA title in sellers name and Reg 262 transfer form
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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000
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Starting Price $10,000
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