1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code Convertible

Dual-Quad 312/271 HP V-8, CTCI Gold Medallion Award-Winner · Lot R635 · Kissimmee 2027 - Body-off-the-frame Minter restoration with 16 miles since completion - 1 of only 4 documented Sea Spray Green E-code Thunderbirds know to exist per the E-Bird Registry - 1957 Ford factory invoice included - Rebuilt 312/271 HP Thunderbird Special V-8 engine - Original dual 4-barrel carburetors rebuilt in Minter’s Thunderbird facility - Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission - Sea Spray Green paint, the rarest 1957 Thunderbird exterior - 1958 color offered towards the end of 1957 production - Master Guide power steering - Swift Sure power brakes - Correct 1957 Town & Country signal-seeking radio - Bottom side of body, suspension and frame have been refinished to show standards - Shown at the last Classic Thunderbird Club International Concours d'Elegance where it won a Gold Medallion award - Of the 150 Thunderbirds who participated in this event, three of the top four highest scoring cars were shown by Amos Minter and Justin Minter - This Thunderbird scored a perfect score with zero deductions - In 57 years of collecting and restoring early Thunderbirds, Amos Minter has only seen three 1957 Sea Spray Green E-code Thunderbirds with documentation - Copy of the original judging sheets and awards - 1957 Ford factory invoice dated November 23, 1957