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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

D Code, Beautiful!

From the Driver’s Seat - Our team’s personal take on what makes this classic stand out

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a D code 312 with original engine and transmission. Presents beautifully inside and out! It's a blast to drive!

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This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is the original D code 312 V8 with the original three-speed automatic transmission and is in overall great condition! The Thunderbird shows 87,000 miles, has been an Arizona classic car for over 20 years and the older restoration presents beautifully. The white exterior is overall excellent condition, and the blue two-toned interior is in great overall condition. This Thunderbird is a great driver and will be a blast to frequent car shows and enjoy weekend cruises.  

Built in Dearborn, Michigan, the 1957 Ford Thunderbird marked the end of the pure two-seat era before the model evolved into a four-place grand tourer. The Thunderbird was purchased in 2006 with 84,000 miles and has been stored in climate control while being used for weekend enjoyment. Chesters Automative in Phoenix maintained the Thunderbird during that time period.  

This Thunderbird is striking in its presentation with white paint, beautiful chrome accents and white wall tires. Finished in Colonial White, the paint is in excellent condition overall with the only cosmetic imperfections showing some light yellowing behind the tailfins.  The chrome bumpers, trim, rock guards and fender skirts are in great condition. The passenger fenderskirt has one area that looks to have chipped when the fender skirt was reinstalled and has since been touched up. Wide whitewall tires on 14inch Ford-logo steel wheels present beautifully but will need to be replaced for long driving durations. The Thunderbird has its matching white hard top that is in great condition! This Thunderbird is a bright, beautiful white example that is perfect for enjoying local shows, regional tours or just to enjoy taking out to dinner. 

The blue toned interior of this Thunderbird complements the white exterior and is in overall great condition! The interior features Dresden vinyl and Starmist vinyl upholstery, which presents in overall great condition with no major wear areas noted. The dashboard vinyl is in excellent condition, and the brushed metal interior trim is in good condition with some visible aging consistent with use. The original steering wheel has been wrapped, and the blue carpet is in overall great condition. Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, tachometer, clock, and auxiliary gauges. Dual cowl vents, a functional heater, and AM radio. The lens for the dashboard map light will be replaced once it arrives from being backordered. The interior is well sorted and in great condition to be enjoyed! 

Under the hood, the Ford Thunderbird is powered by the D code 312 CID V8 with a four-barrel carburetor, producing approximately 245 horsepower and delivering smooth yet powerful performance. Power is sent through a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. This Thunderbird has its original rear differential, power steering, independent suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The Thunderbird has been serviced in 2026, power steering hoses replaced and brake fully rebuilt.  

Included with the Thunderbird is its matching hardtop, red vinyl tonneau cover, and spare tire. 

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing. 

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
VIN D7FH277823
BODY STYLE Convertible
DOORS 2
EXT COLOR White
FUEL Gasoline
GEARBOX 3-Speed Automatic
INT COLOR Light Blue
LOCATION Phoenix, AZ
MILES 87,305
YEAR 1957
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
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Motorcar Thunderbird Convertible

The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. It featured new and much sleeker styling (done by Bill Boyer) than the second generation models. Sales were strong, if not quite up to record-breaking 1960, at 73,051 including 10,516 convertibles. A new,…
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury car produced by Ford for the 1961 to 1963 model years. It featured new and much sleeker styling (done by Bill Boyer) than the second generation models. Sales were strong, if not quite up to record-breaking 1960, at 73,051 including 10,516 convertibles. A new, larger 390 cu in (6.4 L) FE-series V8 was the only engine available (in 1961). The Thunderbird was 1961's Indianapolis 500 pace car, and featured prominently in US President John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade, probably aided by the appointment of Ford executive Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense. Changes for 1963 were relatively mild. An AM radio and a remote driver's side mirror became standard, while vacuum assisted door locks and an AM/FM radio were added as options. 1963's sale numbers were somewhat down, at 63,313 units. The Landau became the second most important model after the standard hardtop, at 12,193 sold. Landaus added simulated wood grain interior trim to go along with the landau top. In addition, a Limited Edition "Principality of Monaco" Landau model was introduced. This Maroon vinyl roof with Corinthian White exterior body with a white leather interior, dark red carpeting with rosewood dashboard applique instead of the stainless steel insert was personalized with a plaque displaying the owner's name and the car's limited production number, was limited to and sold only 2,000 units. Only 5,913 convertibles and 455 Sports Roadsters sold, indicating a decline in convertible popularity at the time.

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