Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Ford-O-Matic 1957
General description :
A beautiful` 57 Ford Thunderbird. 11 years ago this car was imported to Holland from America. This is not the usual standard 4.8 V8 but the sought after 312 V8 (5.1) version. This D-version delivers 245 PS (242 BHP)! Since then it has been neatly re-sprayed. The fine bodywork has well fitting body panels. The uncorroded underbody is in a good condition. The finish is good but not perfect. All the bright work is in a lovely state. The original interior has the right amount of patina. It has a white soft-top, power steering, ABS, an electrically adjustable bench and electric windows. This car has always been perfectly maintained, and is therefore in excellent working order. This is an attractively priced, great looking T-Bird, finished in a striking colour scheme.
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1957 Ford Thunderbird 312 V8 Ford-O-Matic is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €45500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Thunderbird Model Version : 312 V8 Ford-O-Matic Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1957 Sub type : Convertible Location : Brummen
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com