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*1957 Ford Thunderbird*  * One of Less than 1,400 E-Code Cars  * Documented History With a Believed 72,437 Original Miles  * Multiple Show Winning RestorationThe Ford Thunderbird is a car that speaks for itself in the realm of classic cars- an American icon with a design that has never been bested in the over 60 years since its debut. Famous owners of Thunderbird Baby Birds includes the likes of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe to Bruce The Boss Springsteen. This 1957 Thunderbird is an absolutely flawless example of an ultra desirable E Code that was restored and remains in concours original condition - with the awards and recognition to prove it. In 1957 Ford opted to refresh the Thunderbird line to keep up with their main competition- the Corvette. Ford offered a number of new V8 options, but the E Code was one of the most sought after of the bunch with only about 1450 built. Displacing 312ci, it produced 270 horsepower and in this car, is routed through a Ford-O-Matic -- 2 speed automatic gearbox. The E Code is one of the most desirable engine options available on these cars with its dual Holley four-barrel carburetors, an increased compression ratio and automatic choke- making it more powerful than Chevrolet's contemporary 283ci unit. This Thunderbird, as delivered when new, is painted in Ford's stunning Starmist Blue. It features a Colonial White removable porthole hardtop, and includes a black convertible soft top. On the inside, flawless two-tone medium blue and light blue upholstery was chosen which looks incredible against the turned metal dashboard. When new (and restored) this car was comprehensively optioned with all of Fords most cutting-edge features available at the time. Master-Guide power steering and Swift-Sure power brakes were both added for a safer and easier drive. Power-Lift power windows were specified on this car along with 4-way power seats, a Volumatic signal seeking radio and MagicAire cabin heater. On the interior, dealer original seat belts and padded sun visors were both optioned along with rare original dealer accessories for the time- a locking gas cap and Remington Auto-Home electric razor kit. With a hookup to plug the razor into your wall at home or the cigarette lighter in your car, you could bring your personal grooming on the go.All of these options make for an already special show car. But unlike many cars from this era, there is comprehensive original documented provenance leading back to the purchase of the car which helps verify mileage and proves that all of the options were in fact factory originally fitted. Included original documentation shows it was delivered and sold through Ford of Canada into British Columbia. The car stayed in Canada between 1958 and 1978 when it was imported into the US with a documented odometer reading of 68,500 miles. In 1982, this car was purchased out of Newcastle, WA by its previous owner who embarked on a painstaking 13 year restoration. During this time, he set out on a full body off frame end-to-end restoration with all matching numbered pieces and exclusively new old-stock FoMoCo (Ford Motor Co.) parts - this is all well documented with photos included in the sale. Upon completion in 1995, this car went on to win documented national CTCI (Classic Thunderbird Club International) concours awards and documented recognition. Anytime an incorrect item was identified, it was fixed or replaced with the original pieces to make it that much closer to perfect. After achieving the pinnacle of success and recognition, in 1997 this awesome car was safely wrapped and put into protective storage, until it was recommissioned by a new collector owner in 2020. Since 2020 this car has been fully refreshed, tuned and serviced -- including new Coker Classic radial wide white wall tires, new factory correct 12 volt battery, new old stock FoMoCo gas tank, service and replaced brakes, Stayfast canvas soft top, plus draining and replacing all fluids and filters.As recently as 2022, this spectacular car continued to win numerous awards, including a 1st Place for Thunderbirds 1*number in the description* at the All Ford Car Show in Kent, WA and Best in Show -- Griot's Garage Shinefest Car Show,Tacoma, WA. The list of original documentation and awards this car has earned is extensive and deserves taking a look - if you are in the market for a Baby Bird era Thunderbird or a showcase attention grabbing collectible car - its hard to imagine a better looking more collectible one than this!After Chevrolet debuted the Corvette in 1953 as their brands halo car, Ford quickly realized that they needed to follow suit and build a two seat sports car of their own. Unveiling the first prototype just one month later in February 1953, the Thunderbird was a two door Italian-inspired coupe built for traveling both at speed and in great comfort. With the first production models available for purchase at the end of 1954 as 1955 model year cars, the Thunderbird featured a new design language for Ford with slimmer tailfins, a low cowl and a hood scoop out front. The 150mph speedometer alluded to the sporting nature of the car and the removable fiberglass hardtop added practicality over a standard soft convertible top. In the first year of production, the Thunderbird outsold the Corvette by 23 to 1 and for the first two years of production, the design remained largely the same. For the 1957, Ford wanted to freshen their design and, in an effort to gain some ground on the all new 1957 Corvette, they offered multiple new engine options. The tailfins grew and the trunk got longer, the grill became wider and the interior gauge cluster received a major overhaul- these design modifications were so well received that Ford had once again broken their own sales record with over 21,000 Thunderbirds built in 1957 alone (per CTCI less than 1450/7% were originally configured like this world class 1957 E Code Thunderbird).*Additional Information*  * Ford of Canada Original Factory Invoice  * Ford Motor Company Shipping/Packing Slip  * Ford Motor Company Vehicle Shipping Order  * Original Registration Application  * Original Insurance Documents  * Annual Registration Documents 1*number in the description*  * Pre Restoration Photos  * Restoration Documents  * Numerous Awards  * Receipts From Post-Restoration Work Completed  * Car Cover  * Hardtop Stand  * Reproduction Owners ManualView Undercarriage photos here...*Standard Features*  * Pleated Vinyl Upholstery  * Variable-Intensity Illuminated Control Knobs  * Automatic Courtesy Light on Instrument Panel  * Rear View Mirror on Windshield Upper Molding  * Dual Horns  * Deep-Center Lifeguard Steering Wheel  * 2-Inch In-Out Adjustable Telescoping Steering Wheel  * Tachometer  * Electric Clock with Sweep Second Hand  * Cigarette Lighter and Ash Tray  * Glass-Fibre Top (with or without Port Windows; no charge)  * Lifeguard Door Latches  * Lifeguard Rear View Mirror  * Exterior Rear View Mirror (Driver's Door)  * Cowl Side Vents  * Glass Wind DeflectorsFor more information on this 1957 Ford Thunderbird, or any of our other luxury and high-performance sedans always in stock, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to stop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - Where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!

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*1955 Ford Thunderbird*Going on sale in 1955, the Thunderbird was Ford's answer to the recently released Chevrolet Corvette as a formidable rival in the two seat sports car class. Designed as a grand touring coupe, the Thunderbird was intended to shuttle its occupants down the road in comfort, at speed and in style-and it beat the contemporary Corvette in each of those areas. This first year, 1955 Thunderbird is the embodiment of what made them great- from the color choice to the options selected- and is the perfect companion for top down summer cruising. For the first model year of the Thunderbird, the P-Code package was the only engine option available- a punchy 292ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor sitting atop it. This engine provided 193 horsepower which was almost identical to the newly introduced V8 in the Corvette and could be paired to an automatic or 3-speed manual transmission. This car was outfitted with the Ford-O-Matic 2-Speed automatic transmission which is known for smooth shifting and being quite reliable and power brakes to help stop the car more easily.The exterior of this Thunderbird is painted in the quintessential shade of Thunderbird Blue. A striking hue of turquoise, this is one of the signature Thunderbird colors and looks absolutely fantastic on the car. A unique option that this Thunderbird was fitted with is the Continental Kit in the rear- an extended bumper with a spare tire covered in a color matched casing on the back, this feature looks exceptionally cool and is known for being quite desirable to collectors. All of the wheels including the spare in the Continental Kit are fitted with Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and white wall tires which give the car an upscale, vintage look. Another Thunderbird signature that isn't seen on most cars is the rear wheel skirts that make the car look lower and sleeker and when paired with the chrome headlight eyebrows, does wonders to complete the overall aesthetic of the car. All Thunderbirds of this generation were convertibles and the black top on this example looks fantastic- with tight fitting fabric and beautiful clear rear window. The car is also available with a removable hardtop which is color matched but has not been restored along with the rest of the car.As the Thunderbird was intended as a grand touring vehicle, the interior is really where it shines- and this example is no exception. The two-tone turquoise and white interior presents fantastically and, when combined with the turned aluminum trim along the dashboards and door panels, provides an exciting cockpit to be in. In front of the driver is a full suite of gauges featuring a 150-mph speedometer, tachometer and clock and the2-spoke turquoise steering wheel looks and feels great in the hands. At the time, the Thunderbird was available with numerous luxury features that could only be found on much higher end cars, and this example features a number of them. Power adjustable seats and power windows were not a common feature at this time- and compared to the contemporary Corvette with its side curtains- was an exceptionally nice place to be. The steering column is telescoping to aid in driver comfort and the AM Radio in the dash looks great but needs a bit of servicing before being used. Overall, the style available in this era of Thunderbird is unparalleled and makes for a fantastic conversation piece anywhere you go in it. Benefiting from an older restoration, this Thunderbird has been used and enjoyed and is ready for its next owner to slide behind the wheel, put the top down and enjoy the ultimate 1950s American sports car.*Key Features*  * 292ci V8 Engine    * Engine Dressup Kit  * Automatic Gearbox    * Ford-O-Matic Transmission  * Continental Kit  * Rear Wheel Covers  * Kelsey-Hayes Wire Wheels    * Wide White Radial Tires  * Dual Rear View Mirrors  * Power Seat  * Telescopic Steering Column  * Color Matched HardtopWatch a Walkaround Video Here...*Standard Features*  * Pleated Vinyl Upholstery  * Variable-Intensity Illuminated Control Knobs  * Automatic Courtesy Light on Instrument Panel  * Rear View Mirror on Windshield Upper Molding  * Dual Horns  * Deep-Center Lifeguard Steering Wheel  * 2-Inch In-Out Adjustable Telescoping Steering Wheel  * Tachometer  * Electric Clock with Sweep Second Hand  * Cigarette Lighter and Ash Tray  * Glass-Fibre Top (with or without Port Windows; no charge)  * Lifeguard Door Latches  * Lifeguard Rear View Mirror  * Exterior Rear View Mirror (Driver's Door)  * Cowl Side Vents  * Glass Wind DeflectorsFor more information on this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, or any of our other luxury and high-performance sedans always in stock, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable sales team, or always feel free to stop by our Bellevue, WA Park Place Ltd campus - Where we have over 40,000 sq ft of indoor showrooms filled with the finest cars. As part of the Park Place Motor Group family, which includes Park Place Aston Martin and Lotus of Bellevue, Park Place Ltd is Home to the West Coast's Most Diverse Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, Collectible and Special Interest Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!

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