Detail Info for: Ford : Thunderbird FRAME OFF RESTORATION 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD NO RESERVE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
04/04/2011
Price:
$ 35300.00
Condition:
Mileage:
21013
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Seller Type:
Private seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1957 Ford Thunderbird
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
D7FH197935
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

NO RESERVE!FRAME OFF RESTORATION ON A RUST FREE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERETIBLE THAT WAS DONE IN 2005 AND WAS ONLY DRIVEN 2500 MILES SINCE THE RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED.THE CAR WAS DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION SHOP IN LA MESA,CALIFORNIA.THE INSIDE FLOOR AND TRUNK FLOOR WERE COMPLETED TAKEN DOWN TO BARE METAL AND PAINTED WHITE.THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR PANS(UNDERCARRIAGE) WAS ALSO TAKEN DOWN TO BARE METAL AND REFINISHED IN THE MAR RESISTANT SEMI FLAT BLACK.THE FRAME WAS SAND BLASTED AND PAINTED BLACK.A COMPLETE MECHANICAL RESTORATION WAS DONE INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: REBUILT 312 V-8 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETE BRAKING SYSTEM-ALL BRAKE LINES,HOSES,BRAKE SHOES,MASTER CYLINDER,AND POWER BRAKE BOOSTER REBUILT REAR END REBUILT DRIVE SHAFT ALL SHOCKS AND SPRINGS WERE REPLACED NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM NEW GAS TANK NEW FUEL PUMP,GENERATOR,REGULATOR,ELECTRICAL WIRING,ETC. NEW RADIATOR,HEATER CORE,POWER STEERING PUMP,FAN,AND HOSES 5 NEW WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES THE CAR WAS ALWAYS A CALIFORNIA CAR AND WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM THE LOS ANGELES PLANT(CODE J) THIS IS A TRUE AND RARE TRIPLE WHITE COLOR COMBINATION FROM FACTORY. THE EXTERIOR IS CODE "E",WHICH IS WHITE THE INTERIOR IS CODE "XK",WHICH IS WHITE THE WHITE PAINT IS STUNNING AND IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION.VERY NICE BODY PANELS THAT FIT TOGETHER PERFECTLY.THE CAR HAS NO RUST OR ACCIDENT HISTORY.THE PAINT IS SUPER STRAIGHT WITH VIRTUALLY NO DINGS,SCRATCHES,OR BLEMISHES.THE CAR WAS GARAGED KEPT,SO NO SUN DAMAGE AREAS. THE INTERIOR IS COMPLETELY RESTORED TO ORIGINAL.BRAND NEW SEAT COVERS,DOOR PANELS,KICK PANELS,DASH PAD,CARPET,ETC. THE CAR COMES WITH ONLY THE PORTHOLE HARDTOP,WHICH WAS RESTORED.NEW HEADLINER,ALL NEW WEATHERSTRIPPING,PORT HOLE CHROME AND CLAMPS. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS FULLY RESTORED AND IS IN STUNNING CONDITION. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY.NO LEAKS,SMOKE,OR UNUSUAL NOISES.DRIVES DOWN THE HIGHWAY EXTREMELY WELL.EVERYTHING OPERATED WELL INCLUDING ALL GAUGES,HEATER,WIPERS,AND THE ORIGINAL TOWN AND COUNTRY RADIO. THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT IS ALSO RESTORED AND HAS A BRAND NEW TRUNK MAT AND WIDE WHITE WALL SPARE TIRE. ALL CHROME INSIDE AND OUT WERE REPLACED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALL NEW WEATHERSTRIPPINGS THIS CAR IS OFFERED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND WOULD MAKE SOMEONE A GREAT CLASSIC TO DRIVE OR SHOW.HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A COMPLETE BODY OFF RESTORATION ON A RUST FREE T-BIRD.A GREAT CHANCE TO OWN PART OF HISTORY. OWN A GORGEOUS BABY BIRD TODAY! GOOD LUCK.

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