1957 Ford Thunderbird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1957 Ford Thunderbird saw the first major restyling of the model. The T-bird was graced with a new front grille, and was as pretty going as coming; the style of the day mandated fat tailfins, and tailfins it had.
1957 also saw new, stronger engines, as it was the first year that Ford raced its new luxury mobile. A 312-ci V8 rated at 245 horsepower was available, and the "F-Code" had a 312-ci V8 rated from 325 to 340 horsepower.
Among the most collectible of all the Thunderbirds, the first generation, 2-seater "Bullet Birds" remain admired to this day.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1957 Ford Thunderbird
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by sherrie g
Mar 26, 2023
This is the best car in the World !!!
I have waited all my life to get this car !!! Its BEAUTIFUL & I LOVE IT !! Never go wrong with a T-BIRD !!! Mar 26, 2023
by Bob Z
Nov 15, 2020
Didn’t care for the bench seat but also very small if you have long legs love the style of the car but I’m 6 foot two it’s too smallNov 15, 2020
by Robert H
May 06, 2014
Bought this package back 25 years ago and have not concentrated one bit on the assembly. I have rolled it from one location to another, and has always been in the way. Too much work to accomplish the end product for me. Perfect for an enthusiast.May 06, 2014
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by sherrie g
Mar 26, 2023
This is the best car in the World !!!
I have waited all my life to get this car !!! Its BEAUTIFUL & I LOVE IT !! Never go wrong with a T-BIRD !!! Mar 26, 2023
by Bob Z
Nov 15, 2020
Didn’t care for the bench seat but also very small if you have long legs love the style of the car but I’m 6 foot two it’s too smallNov 15, 2020
by Robert H
May 06, 2014
Bought this package back 25 years ago and have not concentrated one bit on the assembly. I have rolled it from one location to another, and has always been in the way. Too much work to accomplish the end product for me. Perfect for an enthusiast.May 06, 2014
by Naomichi H
Dec 05, 2008
Perforamce - Soso. First thing you should consider is disc brake conversion.
Appearance - Sleek classic lines and gorgeous styling.
Build quality - Get real. Its a 51 year old car. Even a fully restored car will still require routine maintenance.
Performance is soso.
Cost of ownership? Don't ask.
Fun factor - Its a head turner!
Dec 05, 2008
by Anonymous
Aug 14, 2007
We found the perfect car for us. We enjoy our 57 T-bird convertible with the red on red color, the 292 engine and the standard shift transmission. Aug 14, 2007
by Anonymous
Jan 12, 2007
Liked the looks and bought one, all Black, with removable top, ride was ok for a so called sports car. Lacked sway bars for the curves. Power plant was great for weight ratio. I believe you can get about 110 miles per hour out of it back then. Why I gave a low rating, two weeks after owning it, steering failed and ended in a lake. But it looked good, wish I had one today.Jan 12, 2007
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