1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Award-Winning, Concours-Grade F-Code Thunderbird Factory Supercharged 312ci V8 /// This isn't just a beautifully restored Thunderbird admired for its chrome and fins. It's an award-winning F-code, created during a brief moment in 1957 when Ford applied factory supercharging to its personal luxury flagship. Produced for one year only in an estimated run of roughly 200 cars, the F-code Thunderbird stands among the rarest factory performance offerings of its era. Finished in correct Colonial White over a vivid red interior, this example received a full frame-off restoration completed in 2020 by Hill's Automotive, documented with photographs showing a clean, solid body stripped during the process when the car displayed just 41,000 miles. Power comes from the factory supercharged 312ci Y-block equipped with the correct Paxton/McCulloch centrifugal supercharger, backed by a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission and a 9" rear axle with 3.10 gearing. Presentation remains factory-focused throughout, from the disciplined engine bay and concours-quality undercarriage to the correct interior detailing, including factory instrumentation, engine-turned dash insert, Town & Country radio, and trim. The removable hardtop is included, along with original-style fender skirts. This Thunderbird has been judged, scrutinized, and rewarded at the highest levels, including Best in Class at The Greenbrier Concours d'Elegance, Most Significant Ford recognition at the Concours d'Elegance of America, and Gold-level honors from the Classic Thunderbird Club International, establishing it as a reference-level example of Ford's one-year, factory-supercharged F-code.