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Lot : 708
Status : Sold
Houston 2021
Location : Pending

1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

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1957Year
FORDMake
THUNDERBIRDModel
CONVERTIBLEStyle
V8Cylinders
3-SPEED MANUALTransmission
312CIEngine Size
RAVEN BLACKExterior Color
REDInterior Color
E7FH222739Vin

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Description

Summary

Ex-Minter 1957 Thunderbird E-code powered by a 312/270hp V8 engine and a floor-shifted 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Comes with two tops, K-H wire wheels, power steering and windows.

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This striking Raven Black Thunderbird with a red interior was produced at the Dearborn plant in February 1957 and delivered to California, as documented on the original gate release. This is one of only 1,499 E-code 1957 Thunderbirds with dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors, 312/270hp V8 engine, aluminum intake manifold and an HP camshaft. The car features a 3-speed floor-shifted manual transmission (believed to be one of 522) with overdrive (ratio 0.70:1), power steering, power brakes and power windows, as well as a signal-seeking AM radio, an engine dress-up kit, electric wipers and heater plus defroster. Noted Thunderbird restorer Amos Minter purchased the car in 2012 with a single 4-barrel but recognized the car as an original E-code car. Minter sourced an original E-code intake and original dual Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Minter's Thunderbirds completed the restoration by adding a new black Haartz soft-top complete with all new hardware, replaced the interior and dye-matched the dash before color-sanding and buffing the Raven Black paint to a concours shine. Minster's craftsmen also subtly repositioned the driver's seat for more leg room, added a smaller-diameter steering wheel with factory appearance, upgraded the dual exhaust to stainless steel, and replaced the factory ignition with a more reliable electronic point-less ignition, while maintaining the factory appearance. The car also features a matching black removable hardtop with porthole windows, Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels and 7.50x14-inch whitewall tires. Sold in 2013 by Minter to a buyer in Boston area, the car was subsequently acquired by the seller in 2014 and has been mechanically sorted to provide a pleasurable driving experience. With a show-quality restoration featuring a combination of not-often-seen options and a most desirable color combination, this car would be a jewel in anyone's collection.

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Monthly payment of $549.20 based on a purchase price of $50,000.00 with 15% down and 9.47% APR financing for 120 months. Monthly payment of $926.28 based on a purchase price of $100,000.00 with 20% down and 9.35% APR financing for 144 months. Monthly payment of $1,650.77 based on a purchase price of $200,000.00 with 20% down and 9.29% APR financing for 180 months. Rate with optional AutoPay (ACH Debit) discount. AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding. Rates without AutoPay discount are 0.25% higher. Best rates are available for credit scores of 700 and above. TT&L may also be financed. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.

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