1957 Ford Thunderbird Greatest Ford Design for the T Bird Ever? on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago on 3-17-16.
We're looking at a 1957 Ford Thunderbird T Bird.
The car's Owner is George Hansen. He’s had the car since 2012. George shares he likes the looks and it stands the test of time. I’d agree.
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@jonnreid2978 5 лет назад

Best looking American car of all time.

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

Hi Jonn Reid, Winner :-) I think this is a outstanding looking car too, Lou

@Autigers2013 Год назад

Is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 door hardtop!!!

@alexpetree2038 9 месяцев назад

@@Autigers2013 nope

@johnnordberg6904 Год назад

Beautiful car inside and out. My father-in-law had one exactly like this except soft Inca gold instead of the red and all white interior (including the dash). I got to drive it often and loved it. Totally restored and really turned heads. The '57 is a true American icon!

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi John, Happy to share the "American Icon!" with you :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Father-In-Laws car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@sydnewasson8480 9 месяцев назад

I bought my 1957 TB last year from a wonderful man named Norm in Corvallis Oregon. Her name is Etta James, He loved her and so do I, just wish I could get her out of the garage more often. Looking forward to some sunshine so my man and I can take her and His 1970 GTX he bought brand new and had to park her in the garage for the last 36 years, something about the gas type, Anyway my son in law machanic changed her oils and gas and she is up and ready to run!! I may ask if he wants to race me and Etta, except I don't like loosing and neither does he! Sydne and Walt

@_cam- 6 лет назад

Lou in my opinion I think Ford needs the bring this car back... You agree

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

I do and I like the way you think :-)

@Aeros802 5 лет назад

If Ford brought this car back, it would lose it's uniqueness.

@TripReviews 4 года назад

The early 2000’s they did try to bring it back. Just was not a success, unfortunately. I tried to get behind the wheel of the retro bird, luckily it was a convertible as the top frame of the windshield was at my eye level. 😩

@craigjorgensen4637 2 года назад

They tried doing that and it was a failure.

@abc-eb7rq 11 месяцев назад

Love '57 T-Bird - Best ever - Looks so great as a convertible!

@loucostabile 11 месяцев назад

High praise :-)

@rickbailey189 10 месяцев назад

This 57 T-Bird is an absolute jewel. She's a winner and she's stunningly gorgeous. Cudos to the restoration shop. What a fabulous job! Hard to believe a 1957 Ford Thunderbird could be bought for around $3,300.00 right from the dealer when they were brand new. This car sure is a time capsule. Love it!

@loucostabile 10 месяцев назад

Hi Rick, Happy to share this "jewel" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this "time capsule" with you. Lou

@TKing-ph7bq 10 месяцев назад

They are great ! $ 3,300 was ALOT back then. They were expensive. I have a '57 black with white top and black and white interior. Mine is in need of paint but the interior is great. Mine is an almost daily driver. No rust anywhere so I don't drive if it's going to rain. I also have an incredibly rare accessory that was sold back in the day which is a Parade Bar. It's a stainless bar that goes between the top mounting holes on the back. There are little seats that snap on to it so that 2 people can sit on the back for parades. These cars are very fun to drive.

@rabbitss11 5 лет назад

beautiful car

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Me too.

@seadog2396 2 года назад

Being a Boomer born in '50, the first iteration of the Tbird was and is a big part of my childhood. It was the car all of the guys in my age group worshipped. It was sleek, beautiful, compact and powerful. Thus, it represented the new world of the 1950s: Jet aircraft, TV, a sped-up way of life, and the clean, beautiful styling Detroit could then pull off. Of course, when Ford migrated to the four-door layout, it forever Enshrined the 55-57 phase as the ultimate Tbird. This car will Always be Top Dog in the American post-war automobile design phase....

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Sea Dog, High praise for this design :-) Lou

@craigjorgensen4637 2 года назад

I missed this one earlier! What a stunning example! Making them into a four seater was a risky decision but it paid off big time!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Craig, Happy to read you found this one :-) I saw George again today, Lou

@Sedan57Chevy 8 лет назад

The '57 Thunderbird was my first "car crush" back when I was a kid. As I got older and turned out to be built like a linebacker, I started to realize that the little two seater probably wouldn't be the most practical of vehicles for me. I've had my eye on full-sized cars since, but this video really reminded me just how much I wanted one of these years and years ago.

@loucostabile 8 лет назад

+Sedan57Chevy Hi Sedan57Chevy, Thanks for sharing your story and glad the video brought back memories. Take care, Lou

@AlanSenzaki Месяц назад

absolutely gorgeous!!

@loucostabile Месяц назад

Happy to read "absolutely gorgeous!!" :-)

@edwardberwind8544 7 месяцев назад

Lou great presentation of this 57 Bird.

@loucostabile 7 месяцев назад

Edward I'm glad you liked it :-)

@keithmoon3190 3 года назад

We all had fun, fun, fun, until daddy took the T-Bird away!!!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Nice :-)

@edim108 6 лет назад

This is one of the Sexiest Cars in the World! I mean, it is just so good looking! Nothing like roaming around in the car like this and listening to the King Himself :) Experience like none else in the World :D

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Edim 108, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@danielkneebone4412 6 лет назад

My dream car. Very fortunate man.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

You have great taste in cars Daniel Kneebone :-) I think this car is great too, Lou

@nelsongurgel9325 4 года назад

state of art

@loucostabile 4 года назад

:-)

@rickycarter7154 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing, George. Sometimes people get something right. The `57 Thunderbird is a fine example. It always makes me smile. 🥰🤩🤩😁😁

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Ricky, Interesting the 57 Thunderbird makes you smile......stay tuned :-) Lou

@nielskjr5432 Год назад

Absolutely! My favorite model👍

@loucostabile Год назад

NICE!

@robertsalanon2909 5 месяцев назад

Trés belle voiture , toute une époque ...

@loucostabile 5 месяцев назад

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@seadog2396 2 года назад

Another Great one, Lou Thanks.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

You're welcome Sea Dog :-)

@umangu 8 месяцев назад

Lucky George! 55-57 are the best. My fave is 56 because of the continental kit.

@loucostabile 8 месяцев назад

Hi Umanng, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@joeshmoe9702 6 лет назад

Thanks Lou!! Another great T-Bird!

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

You're welcome Joe :-)

@TigerRogers0660 7 лет назад

Thanks for showing us this car Lou! This has got to be one of the most iconic American cars ever built. This example is beautiful - just love it!!! Cheers Tiger.

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi Tiger Rogers, You're welcome. Agreed, and American Icon for sure, Lou

@renzeewhite5132 8 лет назад

I love the thunderbirds they re one of my favorite cars

@loucostabile 4 года назад

HI Renzee, Happy to read you enjoy a car like this :-) Lou

@alexkalish8288 Год назад

The 57 is the nicest, in terms of style, of the birds. This car is fantastic, what a beautiful ride Incredible interior and they drive great as well. . I've seen a lot of these, at least 50, because I have been looking, this is the nicest I have ever seen. Love the engine - it's a rare bird and a really knowledgeable owner. In 57 my dad was driving a Hudson Hornet which my parents loved so I am going to have to buy one myself. You get around Lou - Cheers.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Alex, High praise for the "nicest I have ever seen" :-) Cheers, Lou

@errolfan 6 лет назад

Once again, what a beautiful car.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Hi errolfan, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too, Lou

@austinevplab7167 Год назад

Ok, I’m ready to go to Heaven now. I don’t think there’s a better Bird on the planet! Great job Lou!

@loucostabile Год назад

Amen !

@HS-pe4co 8 месяцев назад

Love this car hope I can get one someday love your videos!

@loucostabile 8 месяцев назад

Hi HS 215, High praise. Hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon, Lou

@robertromero8692 4 года назад

Beautiful.

@loucostabile 4 года назад

I think so too :-)

@Littlewolf13 2 года назад

YES!YES! The ‘57 T-Bird is the BEST!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Nice !

@rowdy6274 Год назад

What an absolute beauty that one is. I'm only 24, so I never knew these cars when they were new, but I always thought they are mesmerizing. I just signed the papers today for one with nearly the exact same specs. The only difference being a red and white interior with electric seats. It's gonna need a bit of work tho

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Rowdy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Congratulations on your new car too, Lou

@rowdy6274 Год назад

@@loucostabile Thank you Lou, have a great day!

@billmagorian490 2 года назад

I am so happy for George. His T Bird is beautiful and is the perfect color. I love the chrome rims. It looked like he had A/C when you opened the hood but that was not covered. It would have been a perfect story if you would have included removing the hardtop. I give you and George props for taking the top off. The engine chrome package really made his super clean engine bay pop. I like the 55 56 and 57 T Birds, however, I love the 61-63 and the 64-66 Birds. In some ways it's apples and oranges.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Bill, Happy to read about the T Birds you enjoy :-) Lou

@StanHay-j6p 2 месяца назад

Love it 😀 ❤❤

@loucostabile 2 месяца назад

Happy to read "Love it" :-)

@StvMcQueen1 7 лет назад

Wow, Lou, you did it again. Brought back another great memory. My older brother had a buddy who had a new '55 red T-bird and asked me (at age 8) if I'd like to take a ride with him in it. Duh. What a ride it was! I'll never forget that day, nor the thrill it brought. I agree, though, that the '57 was the pick of the litter. Thanks again for bringing another great car to our attention, Lou! --Jim

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi Jim, You're welcome, and it is my pleasure to bring this one to you. Thank you for viewing and sharing your experiences with the 1955. Good times, good times :-) Lou

@garyjamieson922 2 года назад

Good year I was born

@scubatrucker6806 2 года назад

I see why the 57 is you favorite Lou. Nice details 💪

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Scuba Trucker, Happy to read you enjoy the details I shared in this video :-) Lou

@jodiwright7968 6 лет назад

I love that car!!

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

You have great taste in cars :-)

@clyde7059 7 лет назад

Lou, Thanks for sharing that video. I'm not a big Ford fan, but I have always loved the looks of the '57 Thunderbird. It does look great in red, but I've always liked the way it looks in baby or powder blue too. What a car!

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi clyde7059, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) "What a car!" I like that :-) You're welcome, Lou

@timvala7577 2 года назад

I can remember Route 66 show when they had I think the 57 or 8 Corvette. TV was black and white. Red was a popular color. I always thought that was what it was. Later on I learned that it was actually blue.

@elliottkardashian4281 3 года назад

This is my favorite

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Happy to read this one is a favorite :-) One of mine too.

@steve20118 4 года назад

Beautiful! I also love the 66 Convertible. In college I helped my boss restore a 66, same red and white and wheels.

@loucostabile 4 года назад

That sounds like a GREAT college project :-) Thank you for sharing.

@1Skeptik1 2 года назад

I'm 70 and drive a Mercedes SLK, the 57 Bird is still a temptation.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi 1Skeptik1, Nice :-) Lou

@6catalina0 9 месяцев назад

The 1955-56-57 Ford Thunderbirds and the 1955-56-57 Chevrolet Bel-Air Nomads are the most beautiful American automobiles ever designed and built. These two automobiles look like “Show Cars.” They are the “Zenith” of Automotive Design.

@loucostabile 9 месяцев назад

I agree, GREAT designs.

@brucecaldwell6701 2 года назад

Have a friend who just picked up a 57 t-bird but his needs some work as it sat in a warehouse for over 30 years. Fender guitars used the popular DuPont auto colors that were popular back then & would've called that Fiesta Red, I believe. Beautiful car.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Bruce, Happy to read a Friend of your now has one. Hope the car comes out the way your Friend is hoping for, Lou

@Beun007 6 лет назад

What an elegant beauty!

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Well said :-)

@NelsonMontana1234 2 года назад

The ultimate bad-ass sports car. (At least in regard to the way it looks).

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Nelson, Nice :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@caseyjones1950 Месяц назад

Almost bought a 55 for my first car after HS, in 1968. But my neighbor was a total Jerk, and sold it to someone else for $2200., after he told me I could have it for $1800.! It was fully restored too. But I agree, the 57 was the nicest looking of all 3 of the first years.

@loucostabile Месяц назад

Uggghhh! So close. Happy to share this one with you. Good news! Here is an updated video of this car. Enjoy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PcQxIdUYSzw.html

@thablacksmith1308 8 лет назад

that car has "I'm sexy" writing all over it!! thanks 4 posting this little beauty!!!

@loucostabile 8 лет назад

A great looking car from every angle. Thanks for commenting, Lou

@timvala7577 2 года назад

Sounds like me. I always wanted a 32 Ford roadster (since I was 17) now retired I got one! 😂 When I get it out and someone asks all about it I tell them this is all I can afford I have to drive this!😂😂😂

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Tim, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@boson2916 3 года назад

The 57 Thunderbird is the greatest T Bird I have ever seen, its inclined gradient styling appears like an eaglelike glide 1:57, it's wonderful, la crème de la crème.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi boson, High praise :-) Lou

@davidhughes4728 2 года назад

Beautiful car really love the video keep up the good work man

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I enjoy the looks too. Appreciate the kind words on the video. It's encouraging, Lou

@hooligan_56labelle22 7 месяцев назад

57 was truly the last thunderbird. After that it was the thunderblawthed

@loucostabile 7 месяцев назад

High praise for this design.

@adriancadillo3081 4 года назад

This car was in a video game and I thought it looked sexy. Now that I see it in real life a lot of other people like it too great video

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Adrian Cadillo, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@brennanhall1940 4 года назад

my dream to own one oneday

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Brennan Hall, Hope you're behind the wheel of your 57 T Bird soon :-) Lou

@corkyrose9011 6 лет назад

The porthole window was optional on the 1956 and 1957 models.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Corky Rose, Lou

@kassandramesi5464 3 года назад

That window made it legend....the blond with the T-bird car in "American graffity"...😉

@Mr1963corvette 3 года назад

You could get a the fiberglass hardtop without the porthole but 95% of the cars had the porthole in them. And the hardtop was the basic top. The soft top was an option.

@FORZYSEN 4 года назад

My favourite car in the world, when I'm going to get a car though then FORD THUNDERBIRD will literally be worth millions as it's probably super expensive now

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi forzysen, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@FORZYSEN 4 года назад

I sure will :)

@kisacahykderler 4 года назад

Mr. Salieri sends his regards

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Thank you.

@peteralexander1155 7 лет назад

Very nice!

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi Peter Alexander, Glad you like this one :-) This one's one of my favorites, Lou

@matthewpearce101 Год назад

Nice year-I have the three speed manual with overdrive. Only 4% of that production year, or about 800 cars wee made with that configuration.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Matthew, Happy to read you have a cool car too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@sergeantmasson3669 8 месяцев назад

I agree that '57 was the best Thunderbird ever produced.

@loucostabile 8 месяцев назад

Happy to read you enjoy the 1957 T Bird :-)

@richardnone5644 8 лет назад

wow it looks great I was much to young for a car in those years but always admired this care I forgot all about the side air vents on some of the cars in those days great car it looks fantastic Richard in the tropics

@loucostabile 8 лет назад

+richard none Hi Richard None, Thanks for viewing and commenting. I so enjoy the look and color of this car. Take care, Lou

@garyfaught3769 3 года назад

I have owned a red and white '57 for almost 6 years. Identical to George's sans the KH rims. They are my next addition to her. BTW, her name is Destiny. Obviously, I am in total agreement that these cars epitomize what the 50's were all about. Great job showcasing a true American icon.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Gary, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@garyfaught3769 3 года назад

Your video inspired me to take the plunge. My KH wire rims are on the way.

@matveyivanov6811 5 лет назад

"Mr. Salieri send his regards"

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Very kind :-)

@antoniocavalli5474 4 года назад

@@loucostabile good one haha. its all about keeping balance in life

@adriancadillo3081 4 года назад

Finally someone gets where im coming from... (i know im replying to a 9 month old comment)

@liamyoung7938 7 лет назад

I have a 57

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

That's cool!

@liamyoung7938 7 лет назад

Thanks

@danstephensen9032 Год назад

My Dad took us to Sacramento to watch a Stock Car Race back in 1957-8. The Official Pace Car was a SHINY RED T-BIRD. Very glamorous car for a Pace Car. It must have been a very rough track because you could see bits of shiny chrome actually jiggling around on the car. Then you could see where pieces finally fell off. So much for Ford Quality is JOB ONE. Dad sold British Cars part-time so this was quite hilarious to him.

@loucostabile Год назад

Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Sacramento Stock Car Race Pace Car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

@errolfan 6 лет назад

I had an AMT model kit back in the early 60's that was a 1957 T Bird. It also had accessories to modify the front end, streamlining it to 60's standards. Meanwhile the original T Bird concept changed and grew larger. I was fascinated in 2002 when Ford brought back the Thunderbird in it's original configuration using the early 60's AMT kit. The '57 here with spoked wheels from a '58 is acceptable to me. This car is primo. Aftermarket or OEM is good as long as it goes with the period. $omeday, I'll own one of these beauties from either generation. With a back-up camera.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Hi errolfan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story with your AMT model kit :-) Glad you enjoy this "primo" car, and hope you're driving your T Bird soon, Lou

@errolfan 6 лет назад

@@loucostabile This is one big piece of car eye-candy. I didn't see any T Birds at the Woodward Dream Cruise this year. Hopefully they're not just a dream. I saw a somewhat- restored '55 or '56 in the parking lot of my workplace (Windsor Assembly Plant) a few years ago. It was white, low, and not very big, but it was still the coolest car in the illegal parking.

@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386 Год назад

Makes me think of American Graffiti.......AND Suzanne Somers...ha ha ha

@loucostabile Год назад

Nice !

@gordoncheyne5567 5 лет назад

It was the most beautiful T-Bird of that era. Beautiful car! I feel like the porthole top detracted from the clean design of the car.

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

Hi Gordan Cheyne, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I like this one too, Lou

@xxitz_adianzxx823 5 лет назад

The 57' Bel Air is an icon , but in my opinion the 57' T-Bird is the most 50' car ever

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

High praise for this one :-)

@Davids-fb9ub 5 лет назад

I like how he pronounces car..."love that char"

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

:-)

@dennisstevens5100 2 года назад

Prettiest car ever mad,

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Nice !

@zeevon9 4 года назад

2nd video I watched with George answering your question, how did you come to own this car? Well, I always wanted one. Good answer! Agreed, the whole sundae!

@loucostabile 4 года назад

I always wanted one too :-)

@josephsolis3018 7 лет назад

The 1957 T-bird should be the inspiration for a new 2018 T-bird. Come on, FORD, and take a chance!

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi Chaleco Salvavides, I like the way your think :-) Lou

@orionellis7910 3 года назад

Mr Angelo? Don Salieri sends his regards.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing.

@errolfan 5 лет назад

I've seen this car before. The wheels are fine.

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

This car is unforgettable :-)

@errolfan 5 лет назад

@@loucostabile I love the original sales brochure.

@paulkirkland1535 7 лет назад

Lou: the optional engine wasn't the 312 as the owner stated. That engine was the standard one for that year of the t-bird. The optional engine was the same displacement at 312 cu in,but had dual 4bbl carbs, high lift cam and a dual ignition points distributor and of course dual exhaust system. The engine produced approx 280-300 HP and the car was known as the "Battle bird" which raced extensively at Daytona Speedway in the late 50's. I know this because of a good friend of mine who was factory trained Ford mechanic, so I always got the latest info. The owner should be proud of his car as it's a real gem, when American cars were real cars. I would think an American would be proud of ownership of this wonderful t-bird.

@loucostabile 7 лет назад

Hi Paul Kirkland, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

@StvMcQueen1 7 лет назад

I hate to be the 800-lb. gorilla in the room, but it seems Paul is wrong on this, Lou. According to multiple sources, a 212 h.p 292 cu. in. V-8 was the standard engine, with variations of the 312 cu. in. motor all the way up to 300 h.p. with a McCulloch Variable Ratio Supercharger. Here's a link to more info: automotivemileposts.com/tbird/tbird1957engines.html

@toddknox685 6 лет назад

According to Wikipedia: The Thunderbird was revised for 1957 with a reshaped front bumper, a larger grille and tailfins, and larger tail lamps. The instrument panel, based on thel '56 Fords dash, was heavily re-styled with round gauges in a single pod, and the rear of the car was lengthened, allowing the spare tire to be positioned back in the trunk. The 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 became the Thunderbird's standard engine, and now produced 245 horsepower (183 kW). Other, even more powerful versions of the 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8 were available including one with two four-barrel Holley carburetors and another with a Paxton supercharger delivering 300 horsepower (220 kW).

@garywood9525 6 лет назад

The 06:11 mark shows the 292 base V 8 .

@jerryparks6123 Год назад

There was also a 312 Supercharged version Available/optional in 57 Thunderbirds! .

@Bricklinsv1970 6 лет назад

I thought you were with Hugh Hefner for a second! LOL!

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Hope the Bunnies show up soon :-)

@Bricklinsv1970 6 лет назад

If they do I hope your Blur effect is ready :)

@toddknox685 6 лет назад

The '56 Ford had the Thunderbird dash a year before the '57 Thunderbird. The '55 and '56 Thunderbird had the dash of the '54 and '55 Fords. I especially liked the dash in the '56 Fords and the '57 Thunderbirds.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Hi Todd Knox, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts on the early T-Birds :-) Lou

@lamontevans2823 4 года назад

Defiantly Dan Tanna

@loucostabile 4 года назад

:-)

@ScottShellstrom 3 года назад

Great video. Watched the whole thing. How much did he purchase and what is the value now? Does George still own it? Thanks!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Scott, George still owns it, and not idea on purchase price. Happy to read you appreciate this video :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@TheArkDoc 4 года назад

I love these little cars. I have owned a number of Tbirds from the 1960 and 1970s but never a baby bird. Always afraid I was too tall to drive one, and never wanted to prove that to myself for sure. How tall are you, Lou?

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. I'm 5 feet 10 inches.

@Mr1963corvette 2 года назад

I am 6 foot 1 and getting in and out my 57 T Bird involves heading in straight while kneeling on the seat and then turning and swinging your legs down. I have to back out in reverse. I want to get a 63 bullet bird. More room.

@mikedrake4669 4 года назад

I have a toy ford thunderbird and it looks exactly the same just my colors green

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Mike Drake, Happy to read you're enjoying your Green T Bird (just a little smaller) :-) Lou

@freehandfull 2 года назад

Beautiful car that is well presented. Car is not wearing '55 period black plates. 1955 was the last year for black plates before they reversed to black on yellow. They were a slightly wider format than next generation black plates reintroduced in 1963 and the character were spaced in groups of three (2G 4 620). These plates have a set of three letters on left and three numbers on the right that is from the second issue in 1963, honest mistake. Today you can get black plates as a vanity option but there is a subtle difference.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and the presentation. Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@Johnnycdrums 2 года назад

Make it "Day Two" project with a high rpm 383 MEL race motor.

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Like this one ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1TFOIyRpku4.html

@xXAlmdudlerXx 5 лет назад

Im not a big fan of american cars. But the '57 Thunderbird would definitely have a place in my garage if I could afford it.

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

Hi xXAlmdudlerXx, You have wonderful taste in automotive design :-) Lou

@joesmallwood593 2 года назад

Put in context f code was 300 hp took a min for vets to get ther what a ride

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@sergeantmasson3669 8 месяцев назад

Odd that this car doesn't have the deluxe taillights that have reverse lights in them.

@loucostabile 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

@TWOCOWS1 3 года назад

i had a (used) 57 Tbird. my gf drove it over a bridge!!! she survived, the car did not.....

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Clarence, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Interesting end result! Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@TWOCOWS1 3 года назад

@@loucostabile my complements for your savvy film and your civil response. yeah, that white Tbird of mine was a ision (so was the gf). but of the two, the Tbird would win hands down. Oh well.

@bobtraub9945 3 года назад

Only thing wrong with this particular car is the owner. ITS NOT ME!

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Bob, I feel the same way about this car :-) Lou

@geraldsmerea8888 5 лет назад

mafia 1 and 2

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

@MostlyBuicks 4 года назад

From a standing start and WOT, the transmission will kick down to low as well.

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.

@christieharter9494 3 года назад

I like the 56 better.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi christie harter, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@FORZYSEN 4 года назад

Do you know the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro? In my opinion, that car looks good as well. I dont think you will buy it but it is just a idea. Please respond to this comment. Thankyou.

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi forzysen, Camaro is a nice looking car too. Lou

@TripReviews 4 года назад

Nice t bird. Always loved the ‘55-57 birds. Not only did the ‘58 go to dual headlights it also added a back seat.....and they were ugly as a lot of 1958 cars were, I don’t know what the designers of 1958 era cars were smoking but it sure didn’t agree with my idea of good looking car.

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Trip Reviews, I tend to enjoy the 1957's over the 1958's designs, however cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, and I like quite a few of the 1958 & 1959's too, and the 1960's, and 1961's, etc ..... :-) Lou

@TripReviews 4 года назад

Lou Costabile yes, each of those years different styles didn’t they. Almost each year the cars changed quite a lot. Seems like from the late 60’s to recent the designs varied little maybe grill, trim and tail lights changed from one year to the next. Cheaper than building a completely new car.cheers🍻

@umangu 5 лет назад

Hard to chose between the 56 and the 57

@loucostabile 5 лет назад

Like picking winners in a beauty pageant :-)

@Gljin40509 3 года назад

Disagree..I LOVE Thunderbirds and have owned 22 of them in my lifetime...but never liked the 2 seat models...neither the `55-`57 nor the 2002-2005 versions...My all time favorite models were the `72-`76 models..especially the 1976 Cream and Gold Edition.....the height of Thunderbird style and comfort.

@loucostabile 3 года назад

Hi Gilbert, WOW 22! NICE! Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RU-vid Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou

@davidallen5776 2 года назад

That's the car from Vega$!

@loucostabile 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@steveaustin1265 6 лет назад

The 57 was the best looking for that era. The 58 changed to 4 doors & I believe the 58 sold better.

@loucostabile 6 лет назад

Thank you for viewing and sharing Steve :-) Lou

@dj33036 6 лет назад

I think you meant 4 seater, not 4 doors. The 4 door T-Bird didn't arrive until 67.

@tomking1890 10 месяцев назад

Wire Wheels PITA to clean.

@loucostabile 10 месяцев назад

It's going to take some time to clean the wheels for sure.

@javierbarrientos9927 5 лет назад

Ford lost the compass about t-bird unfortunately uff

@loucostabile 4 года назад

Hi Javier, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RU-vid Channel, Lou