11-01-201411-01-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 1, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop

Sell one like this
$34,440$28,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 01, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible/Hardtop, VIN# D7FH120128, titled, odometer reads at cataloging 95,390, red exterior, red and white interior, white hardtop and after market white soft top, V-8, 3-speed on the floor, wire wheel, white walls, fender skirts, (restored),garaged.

Note: Ford started producing the Thunderbird in 1955 to get into the already established European sports car market and to compete with Chevrolet's Corvette. Touted as a personal car rather than a sports car, it had a bit more room than the 55-57 Corvettes. Sales were rapid. By 1957 the design of the Thunderbird was refined to include the removal of driving blind spots hence the porthole windows as seen on the 1957 hardtop. The back is elongated and the fins added. Today, the 1957 Ford Thunderbird is an instantly recognizable icon of 20th century American automobile design.

Skinner Inc. always recommends you have your mechanic or professional automobile restorer make an assessment of this car for you prior to purchase to assess if it meets your criteria. If you are a new buyer please contact the Finance Department prior to bidding.

Estimate $30,000-35,000

Recent inspection sticker.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Ford, car market, Corvette, Thunderbird, personal car, Ford Thunderbird, mechanic, Finance Department