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1957 Ford Thunderbird Series 40A
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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1957 Thunderbird Convertible

1957 Thunderbird Convertible

Image Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $3,065.00
No. Produced 21,380
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 102 inches
Length 181.4 inches
Width 72.8 inches
Height 49.6 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 291.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 212@4500
Rated Horsepower 45
Torque 297@2700
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On engine side of dash under hood.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.4 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.86
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.56 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Corrugated fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.25 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.8 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting C7FH100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Engine
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4: Series & Body style
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
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Additional Information

1957 All the FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
57 FordDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Bronze Metallic
Dusk Rose (Pink)
Standard/Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
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