SELLING NO RESERVE 10/30/23 NO BUY FEE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS / BIG IRON COMPANY

1957 "E" BIRD DUAL 4V 270/HP

AACA FIRST PLACE NATIONAL WINNER

Frame off rotisserie restored to the highest level and a AACA national first prize winner with only 1,200 miles since completion! The 1957 model of Ford's iconic Thunderbird was by far the most popular Thunderbird model up until that point, with Ford producing 21,380. Of those 21,380 Thunderbirds, Ford produced 1,499 "E-Birds" which are those with an E-Code VIN number meaning that they came with Ford's 312 Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors. The E-Birds with their upgraded power plant produced 270 horsepower, which was significantly more horsepower than the standard Thunderbird V8s. This particular E-Code. The Dual Carburetor 312 V8 is mated up to a smooth shifting Ford-O-Matic Automatic Transmission ensuring that anybody can drive this fabulous Baby Bird. This 57 Thunderbird is also equipped with Power Steering and Power Brakes, which makes this E-Bird a much nicer car to drive. Dual Exhaust gives this T-Bird a nice throaty sound. The rear wheel wells are equipped with color matching fender skirts. The exterior on this stunning Thunderbird has been refinished in the car's original color, Thunderbird Bronze, and the paintwork shows extraordinarily well. The interior on this E-Bird is absolutely stunning!

EXTERIOR: Restored in the correct factory color of Thunderbird Bronze. The paint is fantastic with a deep shine and mirror like reflection. The fit and finish of the body panels is superb! The white convertible top is nice. All the chrome trim and bright work is shiny and straight around the car.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This 312 dual 4v runs great, it has a bit of a growl like a muscle car. The engine compartment is show quality with attention to the smallest detail.

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It looks like it would have the day it rolled off the assembly line.

UNDERSIDE: The body was lifted off the frame for a complete restoration. The underbody is all clean metal painted "Thunderbird Bronze". The chassis was prepped and painted gloss black. The front end steering and suspension was rebuilt. Shocks were replaced all around Exhaust looks good and it exits through the bumper. Fuel tank and lines were replaced. Looking up at the motor it is clean. The u-joints were replaced. It has a few years on it but it looks like every component was rebuilt or replaced at the time of restoration.

This car runs and drives fantastic and is priced at a fraction of what it would cost to restore to this level. Call 314-346-6039 to purchase or with any questions.
314-346-6039