1957 Ford Thunderbird D-Code 312ci V8 Fordomatic Automatic AACA Grand Champion

1957 Ford Thunderbird D-Code Description

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird (original factory D code V8 T-Bird) is the 2014 AACA National Grand Champion. TheNo Expense spared, year, ull nut & bolt Rotisserie Restoration was completed in 2012. All receipts from the restoration are included with the car along with the Original dealer invoice and Full Marti Report. This Thunderbird is powered by the original 312ci V8 engine with Fordomatic Automatictransmission. It is restored back to correct factory specs as it was originally built. Painted FactoryThunderbird Bronzewith the Matching Port-Whole hardtop and Tan Convertible Soft Top. The interior was also completed back to factory spec with Pleated Bronze Vinyl Interior (code XJ). Power brakes. Power steering. All gauges work like they should including the Factory in-dash tachometer & clock. Town & Country Signal Seek Factory AM radio. POS action wipers. Tinted glass. Rear fender Shields (Fender Skirts). 14” Wheels with the correct Wide White Wall tires. Comes with the factory invoice dated May 9th 11AM 1957. This car was built with meticulous attention to detail and it shows. If you are looking for the absolute best for a museum or Private collection, his is it! I decoded the Vin Tag and Trim Tag below. The only way to describe the condition of this car is by stating it is Pristine.
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Vin Decode for D7FH284242:
D: Engine Code - 312ci V8245hp332 lb-ft torque4V Holley Carburetor3.80 x 3.44 bore and Stroke9.71: 1 Compression Ratio7: Model Year - 1957F: Assembly Plant - Dearborn, ichiganH: Body Style Code - Thunderbird284242: Consecutive Unit Number
Trim Tag Decode:
Body 40 - 1957Color QQExterior - Thunderbird BronzeHard Top - Thunderbird BronzeTrim XJ -Pleated Bronze Vinyl InteriorDate 08 E - Manufactured May 8th.Trans 2 - Fordomatic 2-SpeedAxle 1 - 3.10 Ratio
Original Dealer Invoice from May 9th 11AM 1957:
Thunderbird 40 $2373.41Hardtop No ChargeQ ColorEng Dress Kit $15POS Action Wipers $8Fordomatic Drive $150Tinted Glass $22.80Power Steering $48.45750 x 14 4 WSW $23.50Signal Seek Radio $79.60Heater And Def F A $58.50Back Up Lights $5.62Rear Fender Shields $18.75D and D $432.1210 Gal Gas 5 PTS AF $2.90FDAF $13.00Total Dealer Invoice $3,251.65
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