A/C, p steering & brakes, 2 tops. Frame off resto!

Description for Ford Thunderbird 1957

This one has it all! Red over red, 2 tops, power steering, power brakes, wire wheels and air conditioning! From an estate collection. Total body off frame restoration in the late 90s, only 3,356 miles since. Matching #s colors and driveline. EXTERIOR: Factory V-code flame red. What a sharp looker. Factory V-code flame red. The body is laser straight, doors, hood and trunk fit square. The paint shows really well, has a very glossy finish. Jambs were restored, weatherstrips replaced.... Looks like every single piece of chrome and trim was either restored or replaced at time of restoration. Windshield was replaced. It has a genuine convertible top frame, not a cheap aftermarket. Covered with a rich looking Hartz cloth in excellent shape. Also has iconic porthole removable hardtop. Painted red to match, has replaced white headliner. Restored is a porthole window and it's been. Genuine wire wheels with Thunderbird spinners and bias-ply reproduction wide white wall tires really make the car pop. INTERIOR: Factory red interior, code XH. Everything in this car looks new. I sat in the car and I could tell the cushion is replaced, feels like a new seat. Has correct reproduction upholstery with the embossed logo in the middle. Has the correct red carpet with sewn edges. Door panels, window cranks, handles, power seat bezel look new. Entire dash area is mint- heater controls, knobs, horn ring, visors, etc. Upgraded with a Thunderbird stereo that fits right in the factory hole and below the dash is an air conditioning unit that will drop ice cubes on your lap. Interior light works, glove box lock works, telescopic steering wheel slides back and forth. Excellent condition inside. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: You can tell the engine compartment was completely disassembled and restored. Features include power steering and brakes, engine dress up which includes finned valve covers and chrome air cleaner. It's been upgraded with a modern air conditioning system. It's original date coded 312 engine was rebuilt. Upgraded Holley 4-barrel carb. Every component looks proper. The engine bay was painted red. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: looks like perfectly dry cleaner original metal I don't see any patches are repairs whatsoever it's painted red then it has the complete grey plaid liner kit has the correct Jack assembly the spare tire has a matching wire wheel the bottom of the trunk lid has glossy weather strip is still soft UNDERSIDE: The body was removed from the frame. The underside is clean, rust free metal painted body color. The chassis was completely restored. Rebuilt components, replaced bushings, painted frame. Has original date coded correct automatic trans. This bird checks all the boxes! Sexy, loaded with options and completely restored. The T-bird was America's other sports car. To be competitive with the Corvette significantly more creature comforts were available. You couldn't get power steering, brakes or seat on a Vette. The 312 motor was bigger then the Vette's 283. That scoop on the hood is functional, it feeds fresh air into the carb. Great styling front to back! I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail. Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no hassle experience! 815-323-6536 9-5 central Answered ASAP Air conditioning Power steering Power brakes Power seat Convertible top Porthole hardtop Wire wheels Telescopic wheel Stereo