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$289,900
RK Motors
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Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
68 mi TMU
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1957 Ford Thunderbird

VIN: F7FH394837

- Key facts about the make and model: • 1957 Ford Thunderbird, 1st Generation, F-Code model • Described as a rare, award-winning, concours-grade example of Ford's only factory-supercharged personal luxury car produced in 1957 - Details about the mechanical aspects of the car: • Said to have a 312ci Supercharged V8 engine (F-Code - Special V8) with a Paxton/McCulloch centrifugal supercharger • Equipped with a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission • 9 rear axle with 3.10 gearing - Details about the interior, exterior, and options of the car: • Finished in correct Colonial White (also described as White) exterior color • Interior described as vivid red or red/burgundy • Features include factory instrumentation, engine-turned dash insert, Town & Country radio, and trim • Convertible body style with 2 doors, left-hand drive • Includes removable hardtop and original-style fender skirts - Details about the reported current state of this car: • Described as highly original and having undergone a full frame-off restoration completed in 2020 by Hill's Automotive • Said to have 41,000 miles at the time of restoration • Judged, scrutinized, and rewarded at the highest levels, including Best in Class and Most Significant Ford recognition • Currently located in Charlotte, NC, 28269, at RK Motors venue

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Market Summary

The Ford Thunderbird - 1st Gen (1955 to 1957) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $40,094
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The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a two-seat convertible produced by Ford for the 1955 to 1957 model year, the first 2-seat Fo... Learn more.
There are 327 Ford Thunderbird for sale across all model years (1955 to 2005) and variants, 106 are 1st Gen and 62 are model year 1957 . There were 1039 1st Gen sold in the last 5 years.
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Vehicle History

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Jan 14, 2023
Not Sold at Mecum
61 mi TMU · Kissimmee, FL, USA
Jun 27, 2022
Purchase reported via public record for $20,000
Ohio, USA
Jul 17, 2013
Purchase reported via public record for $20,000
Ohio, USA
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Comps

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1957 Ford Thunderbird
Torrance, California, USA

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$113,000
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Hemmings
Dec 1, 2025
98% Relevance
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1957 Ford Thunderbird
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 694 mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$134,400
Bonhams
Jan 23, 2026
96% Relevance
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1957 Ford Thunderbird
Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
GAA
Feb 21, 2026
90% Relevance
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1957
Make
Ford
Model Family
Thunderbird
Model Generation
1st Gen
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
312ci Supercharged V8 (F-Code - Special V8)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
68 mi TMU
VIN
F7FH394837
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
White
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy

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