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  • A 1957 Ford Thunderbird with a light-colored porthole hardtop is shown in side profile against a dark studio background.
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1957 Ford Thunderbird — Porthole hardtop — Studio side view — HV 1957-0014

1957 Ford Thunderbird — Porthole hardtop — Studio side view — HV 1957-0014

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A 1957 Ford Thunderbird with a light-colored porthole hardtop is shown in side profile against a dark studio background.

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A 1957 Ford Thunderbird with a light-colored porthole hardtop is shown in side profile against a dark studio background. Directional lighting traces the hood, roof and rear fins.

1957 Thunderbird factory specifications and equipment

These original Ford specifications describe the U.S. production Thunderbird model range. They do not establish the engine, transmission or optional equipment fitted to the photographed car.

292 V-8
A 292-cu.-in. Thunderbird V-8 was listed with conventional drive.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1–2 (1–2); C: 6.
312 Special V-8
A 312-cu.-in. Thunderbird Special V-8 was listed with overdrive or Fordomatic.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1–2 (1–2), 312 column; C: 4,6.
292 compression
The regular 292 V-8 was listed with a 9.1:1 compression ratio.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1–2 (1–2); C: 6.
Regular 312 compression
The regular 312 Special V-8 was listed with a 9.7:1 compression ratio. This is not a supercharged-engine specification.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1–2 (1–2); C: 4,6.
Conventional transmission
Conventional three-speed manual drive was offered.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1 (1); C: 5–6.
Overdrive
Overdrive was offered.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1 (1); C: 5–6.
Fordomatic
Fordomatic automatic drive was offered.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 1 (1); C: 5–6.
292 carburetor
The conventional-drive 292 V-8 used a two-barrel carburetor.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; C: 6; E: 60 (printed 1-58), Table 1 and footnote.
Regular 312 carburetor
The regular 312 Special V-8 for Overdrive or Fordomatic used a single four-barrel carburetor.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; C: 6; E: 60 (printed 1-58), Table 1 and footnote.
292 fuel requirement
Ford specified regular fuel for the conventional-drive 292 V-8.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; C: 6; E: 60 (printed 1-58), Table 1 and footnote.
Regular 312 fuel requirement
Ford specified premium fuel for the regular 312 Special V-8 with Overdrive or Fordomatic. No modern octane equivalent is inferred.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; C: 6; E: 60 (printed 1-58), Table 1 and footnote.
Wheelbase
102 inches.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 22 (printed 21); D: 76 (printed 75).
Overall length
181.4 inches, bumper to bumper including guards in the AMA definition.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 22 (printed 21); D: 76 (printed 75).
Overall width
72.8 inches.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 23 (printed 22); D: 76 (printed 75).
Front tread
56 inches.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 23 (printed 22); D: 76 (printed 75).
Rear tread
56 inches.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 23 (printed 22); D: 76 (printed 75).
Fuel-tank capacity
20 U.S. gallons.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 6 (printed 6); D: 75 (printed 74), fuel-tank table.
Tire size
7.50 × 14 was the listed Thunderbird tire size. This is a period size designation.Sources (PDF positions): A: 4; B: 15 (printed 15); D: 79 (printed 78), Thunderbird row.

1957 Ford Thunderbird factory reference includes the original sources, exact page citations and publication notes.

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Image Details

  • Year: 1957
  • Make: Ford
  • Model: Thunderbird
  • FordImages SKU: HV 1957-0014
  • Ford Heritage Vault Reference: AR-2008-8.1.2.3160

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Our framed prints feature a black, hand-stained solid wood frame with a white mat, museum-quality paper, archival inks, Acrylite glazing, and hanging hardware. The frame features a slim 0.8-inch face and projects 1.3 inches from the wall, creating a clean, contemporary shadow-box effect. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Stretched Canvas

Our stretched canvas prints are produced on acid-free, pH-neutral, and fade-resistant canvas. Each canvas is hand-glued to solid wood stretcher bars and stretched over 1.25-inch-thick pine bars. Mounting brackets are included. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

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Our Giclée prints are produced using premium 200gsm semi-gloss paper and high-quality archival inks. Each print includes a white border around the perimeter.

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ChromaLuxe prints use a state-of-the-art coating process that infuses the image directly onto sheets of alloy metal. The result is photography with an exceptional combination of vibrancy, clarity, and durability.

Each print arrives ready to hang. An alloy subframe on the back allows the artwork to float away from the wall for a sleek, modern appearance. This is the finest-quality print we offer. Made in the USA.

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Who Is This Print For?

Ideal for Ford collectors, Mustang and GT40 enthusiasts, motorsport historians, restoration shops, offices, garages and dealership showrooms. As vintage Ford wall art, Ford racing wall art, or part of a Ford wall decor programme, each image suits a home office, study, living space, museum display or commercial interior. Choose framed print, stretched canvas, ChromaLuxe metal or Giclee art print formats.