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Ford Thunderbird V8 — 1957

Older renovated car that still remains in nice condition, owned previously by shoe business man Sko Uno. The car fitted with Kelsey Hayes alloys wheel and has a hardtop.

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"Beautiful and classic Thunderbird in nice condition, it has a few small remarks but nothing really stands out. The cars been in a private collection for many years and not been driven recently."

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"Beautiful and classic Thunderbird in nice condition, it has a few small remarks but nothing really stands out. The cars been in a private collection for many years and not been driven recently."

Description

This car is one of the most classic American 50s models was previously owned by Sko Uno founder Kenneth Längerberg. The car has had an older renovation but still remains fresh. The body and chassis is rust free with an older re paint, it has a few scratches and mark. Chrome work and detailing is good with a few smaller rust spots on the front bumper. The interior and upholstery has also been renovated in white leather.
This classic Thunderbird rolls on Kelsey Hayes original rims and among the original equipment is Fender Skirts and a Hardtop. For those who want to play Elvis on the EP, there is also a original Philips EP player mounted under the dashboard.
Underneath the hood, is an original 312 cubic Y-block attached to the two-shift Ford-O-Matic box..

Technical data

  • Year
    1957/1956 
  • Registration date
    2008-08-18 
  • Mileage
    965283km 
  • Kw / hp
    180 / 241 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
     
  • Colour
    Light Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Not been driven for a few years, everything looks ok, apart from a leaking handbrake cylinder. Need a service and inspection before driving.

  • Interior condition:

    Original and complete with some nice patina.

  • Exterior condition:

    Re painted many years ago, but still remains in good condition. The car has a few scratches, dents and a small damage to the rear fender. The chrome works good and the car is rust free.

  • General condition:

    Older renovation work not perfect but still good condition overall. Great investment opportunity as these cars are just going up in value.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus Itrafik 2008-08-25
Ursprungsbesiktning 2008-08-18 (regbes)
Datum i trafik 1:a gång 2008-08-25(570101)
Besiktningsperiod - 2013-05-31
Senast godk besiktning 2011-05-17
Skattebefriad Ja
Antal ägare 1

Facts about the model

Ford unveiled the Thunderbird at the Detroit Auto Show on February 20, 1954. The first production car came off the line on September 9, 1954, and went on sale on October 22, 1954 as a 1955 model, and sold briskly; 3,500 orders were placed in the first ten days of sale. While only 10,000 were planned, 16,155 were sold in 1955.
It included fender skirts and a removable fiberglass top as standard equipment, with a fabric convertible top as a commonly specified option. The engine was Ford's proven 292-cubic-inch OHV 292 Y-block V8, which got 18MPG. The exhaust pipes exited through twin bumper guards bolted to the rear bumper.
The car used existing chassis and suspension design and off-the-shelf Ford mechanical components. It was constructed body-on-frame frame using a version of the standard Ford design cut-down to a 102-inch wheelbase identical the Corvette's. It was produced with a Fordomatic automatic or manual overdrive transmissions, and featured four-way powered seats and pushbutton interior door handles. Other unique features were a telescoping steering wheel and a tachometer.
A rare domestic two-seater for the era, it was designed to be a brisk luxury tourer and not a sports car, and could hit 110-120 mph.

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