Ford made thousands of 1957 Thunderbirds, but none of them were like this one. That’s because it was extensively modified with custom bodywork and even parts from other automakers. The Brilliant Gold Metallic exterior features 1959 Lincoln headlights, a chopped windshield, shaved door handles, tail fins, and 1959 Buick taillights. Inside, there’s diamond-stitched white vinyl upholstery as well as a Chrysler AstraDome gauge set, a Plymouth steering wheel, and an old-school telephone.
Under the hood, it’s all Ford: white vinyl surrounds a rebuilt 351ci V8, which sends its power to the road through a rebuilt C4 three-speed automatic. Someone captured this unusual 1957 Ford Thunderbird with the winning bid of $49,500 at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Scottsdale Fall Auction.
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