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Body & Paint: original color of “Torch Red”. Appears to have had a ‘frame-on’ restoration performed in the mid-2000s using a 2-stage urethane paint for the exterior and retained the original color and paint elsewhere throughout the car. The body looks solid with no visible ‘bondo’ or replacement panels. Paint quality has an excellent finish and only one ‘stone chip’ is evident (see photo). No bubbles or cracking. Exterior chrome and emblems are in very good condition Only exception is the front bumper which is probably original to the car and has a few pits and scratches.
DRIVE-LINE & UNDERCARRIAGE: Rebuilt 312 cu. in. Ford ‘Y’ block V-8 rated at 245 h.p. with matching Ford Cruise-O-Matic 2-speed transmission and open rear differential w/3.10:1 gears. No leaks were evident. New fuel system including gas tank, lines, and pump. New exhaust system.
Solid frame and floorboards, original springs, new shocks, sway bars, suspension bushings, steering linkage, brakes & hardware (non-power drum).
INTERIOR: Restored vinyl interior and carpeting. The steering wheel and dash look original. Snaps located on lower front windshield molding indicate at one time a tonneau cover was made for the car but is not included.
ELECTRIC: Thunderbird appears to have been re-wired and some of the harnesses were replaced. Interior and exterior lights work including courtesy lights, turn signals, hi & low beam headlights, LED taillights, heat, and wipers. Please note flashing brake lights in the video are due to being LED type and recording speed of camera they work normally, just brighter.
OPTIONS: AM/FM Town & Country radio, power steering, and color matching removable ‘port hole’ hard top in excellent condition except for a slight tear in the headliner. See photo (cart pictured is NOT included).
CONCLUSION: This Thunderbird is a great example of a true classic and obviously has been well maintained and garage kept since its restoration. The production date was 3/18/1957 so a larger Trim Tag was used. The body and frame look excellent possibly because it was sold in the Los Angeles area. The underside has some surface scale, but no holes or cracks. Although the interior does not match the Trim Code it does add a nice touch. No convertible top or bracing are included. The car starts easily, is fun to drive, and draws attention wherever it goes.
I am listing this vehicle as a representative (facilitator) for the owner, not a broker. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to J.D. @ 410-937-0719 and answered in a timely manner.
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ATTENTION DEALERS!!! ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO MY BUSINESS ACCOUNT AND NOT THE OWNER’S OF THE VEHICLES. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
IF YOU HAVE AN EBAY RATING OF LESS THAN 5 YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR BIDS WILL BE CANCELED.
ANY AND ALL DEPOSITS EITHER THROUGH PAYPAL, WIRED FUNDS OR CASH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.
CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAJOR NATIONAL BANKS, BUT CHECK MUST CLEAR BEFORE TITLE AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED.
IN PERSON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO CONTINGENCY PURCHASES!!!!
FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719…..J.D.
Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will be sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for more than 19 years and maintained a 100% rating during most of that period. Approximately 10 years ago I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles on the internet without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!
References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719
Thank you
J.D. Kurzmann