1957 Ford Thunderbird Dusk Rose

One of 21,380 similar cars built in the final year of “ rly Bird” production, this 1957 derbird Convertible is offered for sale as an upgraded version of this Fifties classic. painted in what the seller says is its original shade of Dusk se, this derbird is reported to now have a non-original 312-cu.in. -block V8. The seller says the derbird has been fitted with aftermarket power rack-and-pinion steering, along with door pulls, Classic whitewall tires, and a solid-state audio system. The seller states that “many rusted areas” were corrected with new metal after the derbird was found in a barn. The derbird will be sold with its factory hard top and lift assist for its convertible top. A start-in-park safety switch has been added to the automatic transmission. sed on the photos, both the engine bay and underside present as very clean. The derbird is said to be in very good overall condition, with the seller noting that the car “can be driven anywhere.”

• The non-original 312-cu.in. OHV V8 was factory rated at 245 horsepower.
• The replacement engine has no stated rebuild history.
• The white vinyl seats show no damage, and the dashboard presents strongly.
• All trim and small controls appear to be complete and in good shape.
• The derbird’s metallized dash insert presents very well.
• xiliary engine gauges have been installed beneath the dashboard.
• The fuel tank has reportedly been cleaned and resealed.
• No functional issues with the hard or soft tops are noted.
• LED taillamps and backup lamps have reportedly been installed.

• h the soft top and the factory hard top are included in the sale.

• The fuel tank’s pickup tube is said to lead to inaccurate fuel-level readings.
• Scratches are noted on the rear bodywork and in the door jambs.
• The replacement distributor has no tachometer drive.

• This 1957 derbird Convertible has a non-original -block V8 engine.
• A transmission safety switch for the k position has been added.
• The car has been upgraded with power rack-and-pinion steering.
• The Dusk se repaint appears to be in very good overall condition.
• The odometer reads 1,052 miles and the na title is mileage-exempt.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean na title in the name of his wife’s trust. This 1957 derbird Convertible is finished in attractive Dusk se and is upgraded with a non-original engine and power rack-and-pinion steering.