According to the vendor the car spent it’s life in California having only 2 owners whilst in the USA. This wonderfully period evoking Ford Thunderbird in White, looks to have come straight off a movie star's driveway. Over 21,000 examples were sold and the 1957 model was destined to be the last two-seater Ford produced until the 1980s. Subtle styling revisions for the 1957 model year included a revised front bumper, larger grille, tail-fins, and rear lights with the relocation of the spare wheel to the trunk. The design’s kerb appeal is perhaps best encapsulated by the lengthy list of celebrity owners including Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley.
A true piece of automotive Americana, it was immortalised by the Beach Boys' hit song 'Fun, Fun, Fun' and in the George Lucas car movie 'American Graffiti' (1973). The first-generation cars hit the streets in October 1954 and, while it had been created in direct response to the racy Chevrolet Corvette, Ford's emphasis was more on comfort than overt sportiness. PLEASE NOTE: The collection of paperwork is not offered with this lotĬonceived to steal sales away from Chevrolet’s successful Corvette, Ford’s Thunderbird range would progress through no less than 11 generations with a combined production total in excess of 4.4 million units. Said to be 'Very Good' in regards to its engine, gearbox, interior, bodywork and paintwork.Offered with V5C, reproduction manual and some old photographs.Imported to the UK in 2018 and fitted with automatic transmission.
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