Yes, Azure Blue, Torch Red, Sun Gold, Gunmetal Grey (no. 2), and Seaspray Green were 1958 colors on late 1957 T-Birds. But my favorite 57 T-Bird colors and Thunderbird Bronze and Coral Sand.
My first car was a 57 Fairlane four door ( it was 13 yrs. old at the time ) . I would love to have a two door h/t , but , I know I won't ever be able to .
Looking forward to the next mecum car auction. They start around 11pm- midnight here in Adelaide Australia so it's a long night watching it live, but worth it.
Never cared for the 1957 Flame Red. I call it lipstick red. The Torch Red is much better, I call it fire engine red. But the BEST red is 1956 Fiesta Red which so many people call Coral. Heck, there is a coral in 1956, Sunset Coral. Some people even confuse these with Buckskin Tan, another great color.
You do know your Ford colors. '56 Thunderbird Sunset Coral is a "Spring Color" (late introduction) while Sunset Coral on '58 Edsel is a just-as-gorgeous salmon color.
The opposite is true. There was a huge demand for the 2 seater T-Bird and Ford was having no problem finding customers. People were scrambling to get a 2 seater before the 4 seat square bird was to be offered.
@@TKing-ph7bq You are correct. The '58 ''Family 'Bird'' wasn't introduced until well into the 1958 model year. Until then, 1957 models were subtly included in 1958 print ads.
So many times I see these T-Birds with the fender hash marks UPSDIE DOWN!! One time I saw one with it mounted correctly on one side and upside down on the other side. Yeah, I'd trust that restoration shop! lol.
I recently saw a RUclips about so call Coyote-Birds, where they put modern Mustang chasis and drive train under these T-Bird bodies. I understand the practical aspect, but it breaks my heart to see these original cars butchered like this. They may as well have been crushed.
I never heard of such a thing, especially since none of the Falcon-based cars ever had chassis. But I agree with you on butchered and modified cars... they are the scourge of the hobby!
Yes, Azure Blue, Torch Red, Sun Gold, Gunmetal Grey (no. 2), and Seaspray Green were 1958 colors on late 1957 T-Birds. But my favorite 57 T-Bird colors and Thunderbird Bronze and Coral Sand.
My first car was a 57 Fairlane four door ( it was 13 yrs. old at the time ) .
I would love to have a two door h/t , but , I know I won't ever be able to .
Looking forward to the next mecum car auction. They start around 11pm- midnight here in Adelaide Australia so it's a long night watching it live, but worth it.
That 57 Custom Phase 1 because it's an oddity I want it.
i just love these cars my uncle had one when i was a kid
Enjoyed this very much.
Wow, I learned something new, thanks Amos
Never cared for the 1957 Flame Red. I call it lipstick red. The Torch Red is much better, I call it fire engine red. But the BEST red is 1956 Fiesta Red which so many people call Coral. Heck, there is a coral in 1956, Sunset Coral. Some people even confuse these with Buckskin Tan, another great color.
You do know your Ford colors. '56 Thunderbird Sunset Coral is a "Spring Color" (late introduction) while Sunset Coral on '58 Edsel is a just-as-gorgeous salmon color.
It is my understanding that the Supercharged option was offered at No Extra Cost on those late Birds in order for FoMoCo to deplete the supply..
The opposite is true. There was a huge demand for the 2 seater T-Bird and Ford was having no problem finding customers. People were scrambling to get a 2 seater before the 4 seat square bird was to be offered.
@@TKing-ph7bq You are correct. The '58 ''Family 'Bird'' wasn't introduced until well into the 1958 model year. Until then, 1957 models were subtly included in 1958 print ads.
Very Sweet.
Which one is worth the most! The red on red looks good
Excellent
So many times I see these T-Birds with the fender hash marks UPSDIE DOWN!! One time I saw one with it mounted correctly on one side and upside down on the other side. Yeah, I'd trust that restoration shop! lol.
Question for Amos, why do you so often offer these cars with the 1962/63 Sports Roadster style reproduction wire wheels?
He didn't respond because he knows they're not authentic. He installs them because it's more profitable than the correct wheels.
I recently saw a RUclips about so call Coyote-Birds, where they put modern Mustang chasis and drive train under these T-Bird bodies. I understand the practical aspect, but it breaks my heart to see these original cars butchered like this. They may as well have been crushed.
I never heard of such a thing, especially since none of the Falcon-based cars ever had chassis. But I agree with you on butchered and modified cars... they are the scourge of the hobby!
And here all these years I thought this guy restored cars, not modified them. What a disappointment.