This Ford Thunderbird, named “F-Code” after a faithful restoration to factory condition, is about to go under the gavel. It is amongst the jewels of the collection of Sam Pack, a Dallas-based collector who is auctioning his entire collection in November 2014. The F-Code Thunderbird is immaculately restored, appearing as it did in 1957 when it rolled out of the factory floor in Detroit, Michigan. Its exterior is raven black in color, and the white walls and chrome spokes recall the original design by Ford. This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is as elegant as it is powerful. It sports a two-seat open cockpit for fair weather cruising, and its interior is as speckless as the condition of the body. Under the hood, the engine is carefully maintained, producing the 300-horsepower response that it was celebrated for in ’57. Here on TheCoolist, it’s our aim to study recent advancements and trends in design and culture, but with plenty of reverence for “historic cool”. The 1957 Ford Thunderbird “F-Code” is a prime example of classic cool, and a trend-leader in its own right for driving the muscle car explosion of the 1960s.
1957 Ford Thunderbird – F-Code | Gallery
