The Thunderbird Special was 312 cubic inches. 1957 was the best year for the Y block. This was the year that they had the largest variety of engines and horsepower ratings. 1957 was my favorite year of Ford cars. Elegant but not too fancy.
My first car was a red and white 57 Ford station wagon with the 312 engine and it would peg the 120 mph speedometer ( actually pretty stupid thing to do on recap tires) ! Thanks for the memories!
My first car, black and white, six cylinders, three on the tree. These cars were rust buckets so if you find one that isn't rusted, you're lucky. The vacuum wipers worked but you need to have good hoses with absolutely no leaks.
Had 4 1958's. One reason they rusted so bad, was no front inner fenders. All the water, sand, and salt, got slung up right on top of the lights. Two year old cars had rust holes on top of the fenders. Vacuum wipers worked good, until you floored it, then you lost vacuum. Quick! Let off the gas, then they go like hell.
One of the things I have liked on the 57 and 58 is where the inside door locks are up front by the wing windows. The way the hood opened, Ford kept that on the 59. The key on the left side of the dash, Ford kept that on the first generation Falcon.
Hello Dave, you have a beautiful Ford there. My first car was a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500. I'm curious if yours has the wander bar radio. To best of my recollection the Thunderbird Special engine 312 cubic inches of displacement.
At the end of the video sounds like you have a co-pilot in your rocket 57 Ford that's good always good to have a co-pilot to video a beautiful car thank you
Sir you remind me of my Uncle Mitch from St Paul Minnesota this is the best 57 Ford I've seen for the price the Chrome around the windows and the colonial White makes this Ford appealing
The dual Chrome mirrors in the Chrome around the windshield looks sweet wait a minute I sound like that dude from vanguard motors to him everything is sweet this car is sweet
Lovely car. I've seen a '56 Ford Fairlane 500 (blue and white) but the '57 is definitely nicer with more chrome detail and the angled rear fins and nicer dash.
Starlight tail light I hadn't noticed that previous that makes a difference and all that flashy Chrome this is 1957 all over again I wouldn't be surprised if the narrator was born in 1957 perhaps 1947 like me
I had a 59 Ford Galaxy, which is roughly the same size and weight of the 57. With the large steering wheel, steering the car was not a strong affair, even when backing with a trailer or parking, however, a clamp-on spinner made those tasks a little easier.
@@fredmckinney3418 Elegant was for Lincolns and not Fords, at that time they were in a race with Chevrolet and out sold them in 57. My dad owned a service station at the time and showed me how mud would build up between the skirt and fender and cause that area to rust out.
This car is like going back in time to 1957. A Time Capsule.
boy! that car started up almost before you turn the key! those 57's remind me of the 57 on the twilight zone.
Of all the videos on TH-cam reviewing a 1957 Ford your Ford is the best and your video presentation is the best
That 57 is absolutely beautiful
The Thunderbird Special was 312 cubic inches. 1957 was the best year for the Y block. This was the year that they had the largest variety of engines and horsepower ratings. 1957 was my favorite year of Ford cars. Elegant but not too fancy.
Surprising that it does'nt have the top dog 312 Y-block.
57 Fords were the best looking Fords of the 50s.
BEAUTY 57 FAVORITE OF THE ERA 312 OR 292
She's beautiful
Nice neat and correct this is a professional video have a very nice looking 1957 Ford thunder road baby
My first car was a red and white 57 Ford station wagon with the 312 engine and it would peg the 120 mph speedometer ( actually pretty stupid thing to do on recap tires) ! Thanks for the memories!
My first car, black and white, six cylinders, three on the tree. These cars were rust buckets so if you find one that isn't rusted, you're lucky. The vacuum wipers worked but you need to have good hoses with absolutely no leaks.
Had 4 1958's. One reason they rusted so bad, was no front inner fenders. All the water, sand, and salt, got slung up right on top of the lights. Two year old cars had rust holes on top of the fenders. Vacuum wipers worked good, until you floored it, then you lost vacuum. Quick! Let off the gas, then they go like hell.
And you need a combination fuel/vacumn pump.
@@michaelbenardo5695 That was an option. My 57 TBird has that.
One of the things I have liked on the 57 and 58 is where the inside door locks are up front by the wing windows. The way the hood opened, Ford kept that on the 59. The key on the left side of the dash, Ford kept that on the first generation Falcon.
I agree...
Thay were the best looking car. Had one big block 4 speed 456 gear body was stock. It ran it ass off. Handled good no power steering
Back when I was a kid on. Quiet night we could set and hear these cars rusting down
There were many places dirt and salt could hide
Absolutely gorgeous
Favorite year full size Ford.
Hello Dave, you have a beautiful Ford there. My first car was a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500. I'm curious if yours has the wander bar radio. To best of my recollection the Thunderbird Special engine 312 cubic inches of displacement.
At the end of the video sounds like you have a co-pilot in your rocket 57 Ford that's good always good to have a co-pilot to video a beautiful car thank you
Sir you remind me of my Uncle Mitch from St Paul Minnesota this is the best 57 Ford I've seen for the price the Chrome around the windows and the colonial White makes this Ford appealing
great video. mine is lt blue and white. you're right , it's not for sale!
My 56 Montclair had power steering and those darn vacuum wipers 😮
The dual Chrome mirrors in the Chrome around the windshield looks sweet wait a minute I sound like that dude from vanguard motors to him everything is sweet this car is sweet
If it is in fact the T-BIRD Special engine, it is a 312, not a 292. 292 were just called T-Bird engines, 312's were called T-Bird Specials.
Lovely car. I've seen a '56 Ford Fairlane 500 (blue and white) but the '57 is definitely nicer with more chrome detail and the angled rear fins and nicer dash.
Love the car is it still available
Hi Rodney the 57 Ford Fairlane Convertible is still here! Call Dave!
This fellow speaks well of his 1957 Ford power steering that's good if it has air conditioning I'll take it
Not many people ordered air until about 1969. It then exploded in popularity.
Starlight tail light I hadn't noticed that previous that makes a difference and all that flashy Chrome this is 1957 all over again I wouldn't be surprised if the narrator was born in 1957 perhaps 1947 like me
Great car.
It will overheat with no fan shroud.
Very nice car runs just perfect what more could you ask for 46,000
mine was coral and white with the t-bird motor
Look at the speedometer, it goes from 10 to 120 but count from 0 you will find it goes to 130. 57 and are both the same.
Recently seen at Copart as a donated vehicle
Henry Ford called his car the "Fairlane"after his Nanny who came from Fairlane a narrow street in the Northside of Cork City, Ireland. --fact
Sir you are enjoying this 57 for too much are you sure you want to sell it?
Nice car. Ford called it 500 because they won Indy 500
Interesting. What is your source? I didn't think Ford won Indy until 1965. Thanks.
Henry ford ‘s address 500 fairlane thank you
are you sure it isnt a 312
yes at I think it is...Dave.
We'd rather go for a spin..
The 58 was an easier to steer car.
I had a 59 Ford Galaxy, which is roughly the same size and weight of the 57. With the large steering wheel, steering the car was not a strong affair, even when backing with a trailer or parking, however, a clamp-on spinner made those tasks a little easier.
The skirts suck! It looks like an old man's car.
Just take them off....
@@fredmckinney3418 Elegant was for Lincolns and not Fords, at that time they were in a race with Chevrolet and out sold them in 57. My dad owned a service station at the time and showed me how mud would build up between the skirt and fender and cause that area to rust out.
@@fredmckinney3418 Around 2 grand.
@@fredmckinney3418 I'm 76 and of that era. My folks bought a brand new Mercury station wagon in 1956 and it was just short of 2 grand.
Those were aftermarket items. Ford did not build them with skirts.