1957 Ford Thunderbird

This 1957 Ford Thunderbird was delivered new to the Jesse E. Powered by a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed Ford-O-Matic transmission, the car is finished in Inca Gold with a Colonial White interior. Additional equipment includes a white convertible top, a removable porthole hardtop, a radio, and a heater. The Thunderbird incorporated several cosmetic revisions for the 1957 model year, including reshaped bumpers, a revised grille opening, and larger tail fins that slant outward. Coker Classic whitewall tires are fitted to 14? steel wheels that are equipped with full factory covers. A matching spare is located in the trunk. Colonial White seat upholstery (XK) is accompanied by color-coordinated door panels, a padded dashboard top, and turned-metal trim. Amenities include positive-action windshield wipers, power brakes, power steering, and a heater. The fstock AM radio has been converted to also play FM stations. The instrument cluster houses a 140-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, and a clock as well as gauges for fuel level, water temperature, and amperage.