This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was modified in 2023 with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, which is linked to a 4R70W four-speed automatic and a Strange Engineering 9″ rear end. Finished in metallic blue and white over a color-coordinated interior, the car rides on an Art Morrison chassis and also has a removable fiberglass hardtop, Truespoke stainless-steel-spoked wheels, a Wilwood master cylinder, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, power windows, a Retrosound stereo, and Classic Auto air conditioning. It was titled in California for approximately 40 years before relocating to Arizona in 2015. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this modified Thunderbird is now offered in New York with a clean Arizona title.
The car is finished in metallic blue with a white fiberglass hardtop with porthole windows. The selling dealer states the paintwork was performed in 2023.
Truespoke stainless-steel-spoked wheels wear BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewalls. The car rides on an Art Morrison chassis and has a Wilwood master cylinder along with four-wheel disc brakes.
The power-adjustable bench seat is upholstered in light blue with white pleated inserts and is accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Power windows are present and a RetroSound stereo and a Classic Auto air conditioning system have been installed.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Classic Instrument gauges. The 1k miles shown on the odometer represents the mileage driven since completion.
The battery has been relocated to the trunk.
The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is said to have been a crate motor that was installed in 2023. It has an Airraid intake, an aluminum radiator, and a dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a 4R70W four-speed automatic transmission and a Strange Engineering 9″ rear axle.