1957 Ford Thunderbird E Code For Sale - Concours Level Restoration, Dual Quad Carburetors
LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1957 Ford Thunderbird E Code The Ford Thunderbird, dubbed a “personal car” rather than a sports car upon its introduction in 1954, was a sophisticated reply to Chevrolet’s Corvette. The “T-Bird,” as it was nicknamed, was low slung and of all-metal construction, and it boasted a V-8 engine over Chevrolet’s anemic Blue Flame straight-six in the Corvette. Success was instantaneous, and a total of 16,155 examples were sold in its first year, as opposed to 700 Corvettes. As sales of the Thunderbird increased, the 1957 model year brought about a redesign, resulting in what most enthusiasts consider to be the most beautiful two-seater version of the car. The new car was 6.1 inches longer, which allowed for the accommodation of a spare wheel at the trunk; the front bumper was smoothed out and dropped in the center; and the canted fins flowed back to big, round taillights at the rear. Fourteen-inch wheels helped to lower the car, giving it a slightly better stance. The “E-Code” option, regarded by many as the most desirable option available in the Thunderbird, features the 312-cubic inch V-8, which is topped with a pair of Holley four-barrel carburetors and was graced with a larger bore, longer stroke, higher compression ratio, and an automatic choke. This engine offered more horsepower than any other small block V-8, beating Chevrolet’s fuel-injected 283 by only two horsepower. As one of four engine options available for 1957, very few were equipped as such, making the aptly nicknamed “E-Bird” rare and the car of choice for those who were looking for the comfort that the Thunderbird provided but with some extra punch. The E-Bird offered here was the recipient of what can only be described as an outstanding nut-and-bolt restoration with cost as no object, the fit and finish better than the factory ever knew. The laser-straight body was refinished in its original colors of Colonial White over white vinyl upholstery, all of which is in excellent condition. The engine bay is accurately detailed and includes factory-correct hoses, clamps, wiring, and battery and polished finned aluminum valve covers. This car is typically well optioned and equipped with a white removable porthole hardtop, a white soft-top, a Ford-O-Matic transmission, power brakes, power steering, a Town & Country radio, and hubcaps with wide whitewall tires. It has been driven only test miles since completion and presents in concours condition. This is a wonderful E-Bird that is ready for the show field of its new owner’s choice. Rare to find any car restored to this level. For someone who wants to own one of the Best.
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