ETC Classics Auto Sales
4800 US Hwy 281 N
Spring Branch, TX 78070
1957 Ford Thunderbird
There’s something special about a 1957 Ford Thunderbird that goes beyond its beautiful lines. It represents an era when getting behind the wheel was an occasion, the destination mattered a little less, and a sunny afternoon was reason enough to take the long way home. Beautifully finished in Coral Sand, this Thunderbird has undergone a comprehensive frame-off restoration by Pittman Classic Cars and captures that feeling from the moment you see it.
Under the hood is Ford’s 312 CI V8 paired with an automatic transmission, delivering the smooth, relaxed performance that makes these early Thunderbirds such wonderful cars to enjoy. Put the black soft top down, settle into the beige interior, and you have exactly the kind of open-air cruising experience that made the Thunderbird an American icon.
When the occasion calls for a different look, the matching Coral Sand removable hardtop completely transforms the car while preserving its unmistakable first-generation Thunderbird character. Fender skirts, factory wire wheels, and wide whitewall tires complete the picture, giving this ’57 the elegant, timeless appearance enthusiasts have admired for generations.
The frame-off restoration means the beauty of this Thunderbird goes deeper than its paint and chrome. It’s the kind of car you can proudly pull into a show, admire in the garage with a cup of coffee, or simply fire up on a beautiful morning and enjoy for exactly the reason these cars were built.
For someone who has always wanted a first-generation Thunderbird, this one has a way of making that dream feel very real. Coral Sand, dual tops, a 312 V8, and a quality restoration all come together in a car that isn’t just meant to sit in a collection—it’s meant to create the kind of memories that made you fall in love with classic cars in the first place.
| Year: | 1957 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Thunderbird |
| Mileage: | 466 |
| Exterior Color: | Coral Sand |
| Interior Color: | White |
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| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | 040E |
| Engine Size: | 4.8L V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic 3-Speed |
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