Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to present this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was released in 1955 as Ford's "personal car". It was not a direct competitor to the Corvette but with their similarity's it was very hard not to compare the 2. The Thunderbirds first model year was 1955 and outsold the Corvette by a substantial margin, like 23:1. Ford considered it a personal luxury car more than a sports car. The T-bird would see so many changes over the years, but the .....
first generation holds a special place with collectors everywhere! This "Baby Bird" comes equipped with a 292cid V8 rated at 198hp @ 4400rpm from the factory. This 292 is backed by a 3-Speed Manual Transmission. This Gray Beauty with red and white interior is the quintessential 50's look and a true piece of Americana. Imagine cruising with the top down, flying down route 66, wind in your hair and the whole world in front of you. Well, the time is NOW to fulfill that dream. Options on this 1957 Ford Thunderbird include: AM/FM Radio, Manual Convertible Top, Leather Interior, Power Brakes, Power Steering, and Seatbelts. Cruise in style and confidence or start a project to bring it to show quality levels, the choice is yours! Contact our sales staff to hear us brag about how cool this Thunderbird is to experience in person.