12/19/2023 0 Comments 1957 thunderbirdThe engine bay has been restored to original specifications with all components in operational condition. All aspects of the motor are in perfect working order, and the compression ratio is exactly where it should be. It has been completely restored and rebuilt to the original specifications and as you can see from the photos, very well restored. It is in show condition.ĮNGINE and ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The powerplant in this Thunderbird is the original 312 CI V-8 engine. A very solid and very well-preserved car was the subject of this restoration, and it shows, with no evidence of any accident damage. UNDERCARRIAGE: The underside of the car is exactly what a restored show car should look like. The trunk is in stunning condition, the trunk covering is in new condition with no rips, tears, or missing pieces, and the spare tire, jack, and associated tools are accounted for and in very nice condition. The original signal seeking radio is in place and working, along with the power seat.Īll of the windows roll up and down and work perfectly. The door panels are also in the same condition.Īll of the accessories, are in perfect working condition. The seating areas are in beautiful restored condition, with no wear evident. INTERIOR: The interior was also the subject of intensive restoration, and is trimmed in the original color and code of red. The porthole windows and trim are in perfect condition as is the headliner and all of the associated hardware and brightwork. The hard top was restored in the same manner as the rest of the car. Everything was attended to under restoration. The body trim, including the stainless steel, chrome, and rubber, is all in excellent condition. The windshield is original and also in very nice condition. The glass and seals are in excellent condition and there are no leaks evident. All of the body panels were, and still are ripple, dent, and rust free and don’t appear to have ever had any sort of body or accident damage. -3-Speed Manual Transmission (a special option and transmission specifically made for the dual-quad engine option)īODY: This Thunderbird wears its factory correct Gunmetal Grey paint, and was re-painted when the car was restored.-Dual 4 Barrel Carburetor 312 CI Engine.This car still retains a host of important and rare options available for 1957, including: Included in the sale is the original Ford Invoice for this car, the ORIGINAL VIN tag, and written/photographic documentation of the restoration. ![]() Every number on the car, from the motor to the transmission to the rear end, etc., is original to the car and correct. The car was restored in the mid 2010’s by a Thunderbird marque expert and is a numbers matching and original car. Every nut and bolt was restored or replaced with correct N.O.S. The condition of this car is near perfect, being the subject of a complete frame-off restoration. ![]() Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.SOLD to Florida!! This 1957 Ford Thunderbird “E-Code” is a fantastic example of one of the most well-known Thunderbird models produced. Window.FB.Event.subscribe('xfbml.render', function() (document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')) It concluded on February 22, 2020, with three series and 78 episodes. and live-action model sets, the film was produced by ITV Studios and Pūkeko Pictures. After Anderson died in 2012, “Thunderbirds Are Go,” a remake of the “Thunderbirds” series, premiered on April 4, 2015. Anderson wanted to remake “Thunderbirds,” and in 2011, he announced that work on the updated version of “Thunderbirds” had started. “Thunderbirds” was followed by two film sequels: “Thunderbirds Are Go” (1966) and “Thunderbird 6” (1968). ![]() Thunderbird machines, crafted by the engineering genius, Brains, are seized by Tracy’s five sons, who are named after real-life astronauts: Thunderbird 1 is a hypersonic rocket piloted by Scott, Thunderbird 2 is a heavy transporter flown by Virgil, Thunderbird 3 is a space rocket operated by Alan, Thunderbird 4 is a submersible controlled by Gordon, and Thunderbird 5 is an orbiting space satellite manned by John. ![]() Set in 2065, “Thunderbirds” depicts the missions of the International Rescue team, a lifesaving group with an advanced fleet of Thunderbird machines, founded by billionaire ex-astronaut Jeff Tracy. The show used a production style called “Supermarionation,” a portmanteau of the words ‘super,’ ‘marionette,’ and ‘animation.’ It was distributed to around 30 countries in the 1960s and has been praised for its special effects by Derek Meddings and musical score from Barry Gray. It was created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced by AP Films (Century 21 Productions). First released on ITV on September 30, 1965, “Thunderbirds” aired until December 25, 1966, and it consisted of two series, with 32 50-minute episodes.
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