Ford Thunderbird 1957

24500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
773-273-8257 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182838485868788899091of91 1957 Ford Thunderbird Hard/Soft Tops, Skirts Stock #: EV744 Exterior Color: Light Blue Interior Color: Two Tone Blue Body Type: Hard/Soft Tops, Skirts Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: gas Engine: 312-4V V8 Title Condition: Clear Vehicle Description 1957 Ford Thunderbird Light Blue over Two-Tone Blue Vinyl Hardtop, Soft Top, Tonneau Cover, Fender Skirts 245hp 312-4V V8, 3spd Automatic VIN: D7FH150000 Original Color: Two-Tone Bronze & White (QE) Original Interior: Bronze Vinyl (XJ) Build Date: November 26th, 1956 Engine: D-Code 312-4V V8, 245hp. #6015-C, Correct and Presumed Original Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 3spd Automatic Rear End: 3.10:1 We purchased this beautiful ‘57 Thunderbird from a woman in Naperville, IL who had owned the car for the last nineteen years. The car had been in Montana for many years, then moved to Wisconsin in the mid 90s and was subsequently restored and sold, and has been in Illinois ever since. The car underwent a color change during the 90s restoration, going from bronze on bronze to an excellent light blue on two-tone blue interior. The car will come with the matching dark blue hardtop as well. This car has seen a good bit of upkeep in recent years, so please see service record summary towards the end of this listing. Since purchasing the car we’ve changed the oil, serviced the brakes (replaced leaky wheel cylinders and hoses), and begun to add mileage. As it sits now, this is a nicely sorted, well-presented example that is in need of nothing other than a new owner. Exterior: - Please see the video along with the listing, as the car is shown in detail. Cosmetic blemishes are all shown close-up. - Originally Thunderbird Bronze, the car now wears a repaint in light blue. Bright colors like the current blue suit the car beautifully, and we love the two-tone blue interior to match. Paint presents well but as it is now nearly thirty years old, there are some minor blemishes. There are a number of touched-up chips, so please defer to the video for a close look at those. Aside from that though, the car is in impressive cosmetic condition. The body is nice and straight, with no more than a couple very light dings, and the body panels are free of any bubbling or other visible corrosion. This car has been responsibly owned, well-stored, and it shows. - Car will come with a hard top, soft top, and tonneau cover. Please defer to the photos, but the hardtop is in excellent condition. White original soft top is a bit tired, but good condition overall. We enjoy driving the car top off, tonneau cover on. - Driver’s window has a crack in the top corner, not through. Aside from that, glass is in nice shape. Lights and signals are all intact and functional. - Body-colored steel wheels are in good shape, as are the hubcaps. Driver’s front hubcap has a small wrinkle on the outer ring, other ones are all nice. Whitewall tires are free of any dryness or significant wear, though we are not positive as to their age. - Chrome is excellent. Front and rear bumpers, as well as trim pieces, all have a nice mirror-like shine and show no oxidation. - Panel fitment is excellent except for the driver’s door, which has a slightly larger rear gap than would be ideal. Doors open and close nice and smooth, no need to slam. - Car will come with its original rear wheel skirts, though the light blue color is slightly mismatched to the body (hence why they aren’t on the car in the photos). Interior: - Again, please defer to the photos and video. Two-tone blue looks great here. Seats are free of any punctures. There’s a scuff on the driver’s outer bolster from where the seat rubs the door panel armrest when the seat is folded forward, but aside from that the bench seat looks great. Carpet is a bit tired, particularly on the passenger floor. Not bad, but showing its age a bit. - Blower/heat is functional. This car does not have air conditioning. Radio is not functional. Wipers are functional. Interior lights are all functional. - Dash looks great. Top is free of any damage, discoloring, etc. Original steering wheel has been painted to match, but there are a couple tiny little spots where you can see the blue flaking away to reveal the original bronze color underneath. Odometer reads 12,169. While the odometer is functional, we do not know actual mileage for certain. Tachometer and temp gauge are functional, fuel gauge is not accurate. Mechanical & Underbody: - Car looks good underneath. Awfully dry car. There’s some surface rust on exhaust components, but nothing through, and no damage. Car is very much solid and structurally sound. - This car retains what appears to be its original drivetrain, the 312ci 4-barrel V8 and 3spd Ford-O-Matic trans. 6015-C block, 245hp. Car runs and drives very well. It fires right up, idles cool, steady, and quiet, and pulls hard through the gears. It shifts smoothly (trans rebuild 500 miles ago!), and brakes straight and effectively. Steering is direct, car does not wander. A real pleasure to drive. The car has been well serviced in recent years, despite seeing little road use (see receipts summary below…). The exhaust is a little smoky from lack of exercise, but this will go away as we drive it. We’ve serviced the brakes and changed the oil, and now the car just needs someone to use and enjoy it. Service Records: 2000 (11,700 Miles): Trans overhaul kit, replace torque converter, rebuild starter. Replace two brake drums, replace wheel cylinder rubbers, replace front and rear U-joints, replace axle seals, replace valve cover gaskets. 2008 (12,100): Replace accelerator pump, adjust carb. 2010 (12,100): Replace ignition coil, 8 spark plugs, plug wires, points, distributor cap/rotor/condenser, front wheel seals, repack front wheel bearings, change oil/filter, repair seat adjuster. 2014 (12,150): Replace battery, change oil/filter, rebuild carburetor. 2019 (12,165): Change oil, replace all 8 wheel cylinders. For further information, photo requests, or to discuss purchasing, please contact Jake at Chicago Car Club. 773-273-8257, . Contact us now at 773-273-8257 for more details! Contact us for more details: 773-273-8257 Photos Vehicle Warranty Chicago Car Club does their best to accurately describe each and every car we sell. We do not make any warranties or representations whatsoever. All vehicles are sold "as is, where is". We encourage you to call to hear more details if you are interested. We are happy to walk you around every inch of the car! About Chicago Car Club Worldwide Shipping Available! Looking to sell a classic? We buy cars in all conditions nationwide! Welcome to Chicago Car Club We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Chicago Car Club is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space, a mechanical service facility, and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience, from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service. We are pleased to offer our clientele the best classics available at great prices. With consignment packages, financing options, and worldwide transportation solutions, we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates. Chicago Car Club is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust, loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the CCC family. Call today! 773-267-2684 Chicago Car Club a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER. Contact us now at 773-273-8257 for more details! Contact us for more details: 773-273-8257 Terms and Conditions Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? - Call the dealer at 773-273-8257 Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping General Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Chicago Car Club reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Chicago Car Club has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Chicago Car Club welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Chicago Car Club will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Chicago Car Club as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Chicago Car Club. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Chicago Car Club will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by e-mail or phone (773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Fees and Taxes All sales are subject to taxes which will vary based on the state in which you register. All sales are also subject to a $150 documentation fee for paperwork processing.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

773-273-8257 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182838485868788899091of91 1957 Ford Thunderbird Hard/Soft Tops, Skirts Stock #: EV744 Exterior Color: Light Blue Interior Color: Two Tone Blue Body Type: Hard/Soft Tops, Skirts Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: gas Engine: 312-4V V8 Title Condition: Clear Vehicle Description 1957 Ford Thunderbird Light Blue over Two-Tone Blue Vinyl Hardtop, Soft Top, Tonneau Cover, Fender Skirts 245hp 312-4V V8, 3spd Automatic VIN: D7FH150000 Original Color: Two-Tone Bronze & White (QE) Original Interior: Bronze Vinyl (XJ) Build Date: November 26th, 1956 Engine: D-Code 312-4V V8, 245hp. #6015-C, Correct and Presumed Original Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 3spd Automatic Rear End: 3.10:1 We purchased this beautiful ‘57 Thunderbird from a woman in Naperville, IL who had owned the car for the last nineteen years. The car had been in Montana for many years, then moved to Wisconsin in the mid 90s and was subsequently restored and sold, and has been in Illinois ever since. The car underwent a color change during the 90s restoration, going from bronze on bronze to an excellent light blue on two-tone blue interior. The car will come with the matching dark blue hardtop as well. This car has seen a good bit of upkeep in recent years, so please see service record summary towards the end of this listing. Since purchasing the car we’ve changed the oil, serviced the brakes (replaced leaky wheel cylinders and hoses), and begun to add mileage. As it sits now, this is a nicely sorted, well-presented example that is in need of nothing other than a new owner. Exterior: - Please see the video along with the listing, as the car is shown in detail. Cosmetic blemishes are all shown close-up. - Originally Thunderbird Bronze, the car now wears a repaint in light blue. Bright colors like the current blue suit the car beautifully, and we love the two-tone blue interior to match. Paint presents well but as it is now nearly thirty years old, there are some minor blemishes. There are a number of touched-up chips, so please defer to the video for a close look at those. Aside from that though, the car is in impressive cosmetic condition. The body is nice and straight, with no more than a couple very light dings, and the body panels are free of any bubbling or other visible corrosion. This car has been responsibly owned, well-stored, and it shows. - Car will come with a hard top, soft top, and tonneau cover. Please defer to the photos, but the hardtop is in excellent condition. White original soft top is a bit tired, but good condition overall. We enjoy driving the car top off, tonneau cover on. - Driver’s window has a crack in the top corner, not through. Aside from that, glass is in nice shape. Lights and signals are all intact and functional. - Body-colored steel wheels are in good shape, as are the hubcaps. Driver’s front hubcap has a small wrinkle on the outer ring, other ones are all nice. Whitewall tires are free of any dryness or significant wear, though we are not positive as to their age. - Chrome is excellent. Front and rear bumpers, as well as trim pieces, all have a nice mirror-like shine and show no oxidation. - Panel fitment is excellent except for the driver’s door, which has a slightly larger rear gap than would be ideal. Doors open and close nice and smooth, no need to slam. - Car will come with its original rear wheel skirts, though the light blue color is slightly mismatched to the body (hence why they aren’t on the car in the photos). Interior: - Again, please defer to the photos and video. Two-tone blue looks great here. Seats are free of any punctures. There’s a scuff on the driver’s outer bolster from where the seat rubs the door panel armrest when the seat is folded forward, but aside from that the bench seat looks great. Carpet is a bit tired, particularly on the passenger floor. Not bad, but showing its age a bit. - Blower/heat is functional. This car does not have air conditioning. Radio is not functional. Wipers are functional. Interior lights are all functional. - Dash looks great. Top is free of any damage, discoloring, etc. Original steering wheel has been painted to match, but there are a couple tiny little spots where you can see the blue flaking away to reveal the original bronze color underneath. Odometer reads 12,169. While the odometer is functional, we do not know actual mileage for certain. Tachometer and temp gauge are functional, fuel gauge is not accurate. Mechanical & Underbody: - Car looks good underneath. Awfully dry car. There’s some surface rust on exhaust components, but nothing through, and no damage. Car is very much solid and structurally sound. - This car retains what appears to be its original drivetrain, the 312ci 4-barrel V8 and 3spd Ford-O-Matic trans. 6015-C block, 245hp. Car runs and drives very well. It fires right up, idles cool, steady, and quiet, and pulls hard through the gears. It shifts smoothly (trans rebuild 500 miles ago!), and brakes straight and effectively. Steering is direct, car does not wander. A real pleasure to drive. The car has been well serviced in recent years, despite seeing little road use (see receipts summary below…). The exhaust is a little smoky from lack of exercise, but this will go away as we drive it. We’ve serviced the brakes and changed the oil, and now the car just needs someone to use and enjoy it. Service Records: 2000 (11,700 Miles): Trans overhaul kit, replace torque converter, rebuild starter. Replace two brake drums, replace wheel cylinder rubbers, replace front and rear U-joints, replace axle seals, replace valve cover gaskets. 2008 (12,100): Replace accelerator pump, adjust carb. 2010 (12,100): Replace ignition coil, 8 spark plugs, plug wires, points, distributor cap/rotor/condenser, front wheel seals, repack front wheel bearings, change oil/filter, repair seat adjuster. 2014 (12,150): Replace battery, change oil/filter, rebuild carburetor. 2019 (12,165): Change oil, replace all 8 wheel cylinders. For further information, photo requests, or to discuss purchasing, please contact Jake at Chicago Car Club. 773-273-8257, . Contact us now at 773-273-8257 for more details! Contact us for more details: 773-273-8257 Photos Vehicle Warranty Chicago Car Club does their best to accurately describe each and every car we sell. We do not make any warranties or representations whatsoever. All vehicles are sold "as is, where is". We encourage you to call to hear more details if you are interested. We are happy to walk you around every inch of the car! About Chicago Car Club Worldwide Shipping Available! Looking to sell a classic? We buy cars in all conditions nationwide! Welcome to Chicago Car Club We are here to answer any questions that you may have. We would love for you to come see the car in person but understand that many of our buyers are out of state or international. Please do not hesitate to call us and have one of our sales representatives do a 'walk around' with you on the phone. It is our goal to do everything we can to make you comfortable with your purchase and to ensure that no questions are left unanswered and that you are 100% satisfied with your purchase. Chicago Car Club is not a typical car dealership. Our qualified and experienced staff has carefully curated one of the finest selections of classic and collectible vehicles in the greater Chicago area. Our facility boasts a dedicated detail space, a mechanical service facility, and a complete body repair and restoration shop. Each vehicle is carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that it meets our highest standards. We are dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the customer experience, from the initial visit to long after the purchase of a vehicle or service. We are pleased to offer our clientele the best classics available at great prices. With consignment packages, financing options, and worldwide transportation solutions, we deliver our customers a full circle buying experience. We also provide top caliber mechanical and restoration services at exceptionally reasonable rates. Chicago Car Club is family owned and operated and in its second generation of ownership. We pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships based on trust, loyalty and respect. We are passionate about our business and enjoying life; we believe that shines through in everything we do. We invite you to come explore the variety of automobiles we have thoughtfully selected for our inventory. We look forward to you becoming the next valued member of the CCC family. Call today! 773-267-2684 Chicago Car Club a division of Albany inc. IS AN ACCREDITED BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU MEMBER. Contact us now at 773-273-8257 for more details! Contact us for more details: 773-273-8257 Terms and Conditions Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? - Call the dealer at 773-273-8257 Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order- Loan check from eBay Financing Center- Cash (in person)- Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping General Terms Placing a Bid: Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's User Agreement Chicago Car Club reserves the right to, Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. Funds & Financing: For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 prior to bidding. Buyers Inspection: Chicago Car Club has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Chicago Car Club welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection, please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available, e-mail or phone Michael at (773) 267-2684 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. Shipping & Delivery: All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Chicago Car Club will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Chicago Car Club as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Chicago Car Club. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. Finalizing your Purchase: Chicago Car Club will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Michael at Evolve Motors by e-mail or phone (773) 267-2684 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days, we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. In order to secure bid on vehicle, Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card, cash in person or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing, Buyer must send balance of funds by bank wire transfer, cash in person, bank certified funds to Seller. At time of sending initial deposit, Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore, before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer, all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller. Fees and Taxes All sales are subject to taxes which will vary based on the state in which you register. All sales are also subject to a $150 documentation fee for paperwork processing.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	24500 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	Thunderbird
Year:	1957
Mileage:	N/A
Trim:	--
Engine:	312-4V V8
Transmission:	Automatic
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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Ford Thunderbird 1957

See also

1960 AMC Rambler

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

1932 Ford Roadster

1967 Chevrolet Corvette