Rare 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code, frame off restored, painted in Raven Black with matching black and white interior, and a black hard top. One of only 1,443 built, and one of only 280 with over drive and a rare T-85 three-speed manual transmission. This rare E-Code Thunderbird received a frame-off restoration 8 years ago and has been driven less than 400 miles since then. The original 312/270hp E-Code engine was rebuilt by a Ronnie Groff, a professional Thunderbird engine builder in San Antonio, Texas. This is topped off with correct dual quad Holley carburetors and "Sure Swift" power brakes. Even the factory Town & Country radio was rebuilt and upgraded with blue tooth technology and the clock was rebuilt as well. The car comes with a rare port hole delete hard top and a full tonneau cover. Sorry, no cumbersome soft top to drag out behind the seats and scratch the car. This beautiful E Bird is rolling on correct Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and Firestone wide whites for that factory correct look.
EXTERIOR:
Frame-off restored
Professionally painted in Raven Black
Rare Port hole delete hardtop
New chrome and polished stainless
Rear fender skirts
Kelsey Hayes wire wheels and Firestone wide white
INTERIOR:
Nostalgic black and white interior
Telescopic steering wheel
Factory tach
Rebuilt factory Town & Country radio upgraded with blue tooth
Rebuilt clock
MECHANICS:
Show quality engine compartment
Correct rebuilt E-Code 312/270hp engine with dual quad carbs
Rare original T-85 3-speed w/ overdrive
Swift-Sure power brakes
UNDERCARRIAGE:
Frame-off restored and clean, solid, and intact, with great metal structure
The frame and chassis components have been powder coated
American Dream Machines At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality classic cars and trucks for sale and in stock. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950's to the 1970's. Our inventory is diverse, continuously changing, and always growing! Our #1 goal is to make our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. Before you get into the driver's seat, we highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff with Midwest values to have a very detailed discussion regarding the overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, Des Moines, Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL OF THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photography studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.
