![]() ![]() > Drop your cursor in the "PRODUCT SEARCH" box (top, right) and type in a part number or description. 1957 Ford Thunderbird Roadster The 1955 - 57 two-seat Ford Thunderbird is among the most recognizediconic American cars. ♦♦♦ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER ♦♦♦ The first time that I can recall seeing a generation one Thunderbird, I was fascinated by it and always looked closely the next time that I spied another – it was never the same way for me with generation two.Welcome to Classic Auto Supply Company "CASCO" We are a manufacturer and retail parts store specializing exclusively in 1955, 1956, and 1957 Ford Thunderbird parts Trim, engine parts, fender skirts, wheels, suspensions, convertible tops, the more you look, the more you find! It’s not indicated if the seller has a categorized inventory of everything shown here, but that can be ascertained with an inquiry. We always look at synergy and consider the whole to be greater than the individual components, but sometimes with older cars, especially valuable cars, the reverse can be true if one is in possession of rare or hard to find items. Looking at the ’57 Thunderbird, my favorite of the three years, a completed car, in reasonably nice shape, sells for about what the seller is asking for this parts inventory. There are about eight rolling chassis included so there is the fundamental basis here to build something greater. The seller adds, “ The package includes engines, transmissions, hardtops, soft top assemblies, doors, windshields, windows, seats, dashboards, front and rear bumpers, hoods and trunks, front and rear quarter panels, fenders, large red open trailer included in the package. ![]() And considering that 1957 was 64 years ago, it’s amazing to find such a cache of parts still available for the beloved ‘Bird. So having a wide selection of components available is a definite help regardless of the scope of repairs or restoration being attempted. The generation one Thunderbird production volume rang up a total of 53K copies, so rarity is not the case but true to form there were differences from year to year so parts for one model year may not necessarily fit the next. ![]() Nevertheless, of the eleven generations of the Ford Thunderbird, many hold generation one, the ’55-’57, as the true, essential Thunderbird. But from Ford’s perspective, sales jumped from 21K in ’57 to almost 38K (81%) in ’58 – and that was a shortened model year, so yes, it did. Was it a make sense move? If you’re a real car guy or gal, you’d probably say no. The story goes that Robert McNamara, a Ford executive at the time, and later company president, was concerned about the marketing limitations imposed on the Thunderbird as a result of it not having a backseat so a redesign commenced, with the bigger “Square-Bird” debuting in February 1958. It one-upped the Corvette by being strictly a V8 engine-equipped car which the ‘Vette wasn’t in ’53 and ’54 and only moved to a V8, as an option, ostensibly due to the arrival of the Thunderbird for ’55. The Corvette was billed out as a sports car, whereas the Thunderbird was more of a two-seat personal car that emphasized refinement, power, and an upscale bearing. Where some may say that it was a competitor to Chevrolet’s recently introduced Corvette, it really wasn’t. The first generation of Ford’s Thunderbird is an interesting tale as the production run barely got started before it ended with an entirely new car that still bore the Thunderbird name, and seemingly, little else. This treasure trove of 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird parts and bodies is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is available, here on Barn Finds Classifieds for $45,000. That being the case, let’s see what we have here. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Regal Replica For 19,995. Find Used Ford Thunderbird Replica 1955 For Sale (with Photos). As the seller states, “ Almost enough parts to complete several project cars“. HISTORY: Shay Motor Company built Model A Fo. ![]() It’s not exactly Amos Minter’s ’55-’57 Thunderbird restoration business, but it’s an impressive collection of Baby-Bird parts and partial cars, nevertheless. ![]()
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