1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD PHASE 1

Lot #S181
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  • 1 of 15 specially built
  • 1 of 8 remaining
  • Reputed to be the last of 15 examples produced
  • Built by Ford to participate 1957 Daytona Speedweek for flying mile
  • Rotisserie restoration completed in late 2010 by Gil Baumgartner
  • 18-month mechanical restoration in Melbourne, Australia
  • Documented with original build sheet
  • Invoiced 1/29/57
  • Gold Medallion award
  • Excellence in Authenticity award
  • Supercharged 312 CI V-8 engine
  • 3-speed manual transmission
  • Racing version
  • Radio, heater, clock and lighter deleted
  • Safety package