From the start, reviewers and most of the public considered the Thunderbird as Ford's answer to Chevrolet's Corvette. While the T-bird did have a sporty flair and presence as a two-passenger open-car, Ford continued to promote it as more of a personal luxury vehicle for the driver who wanted a step up from a family car.

Hardly a “family sedan.” this brilliant ‘Bird is equipped with an D-code Thunderbird Special 312-cid V-8, rated at 245 horsepower. Under the hood is a marvelously well-restored compartment that shows off the V-8 and every impeccable detail. It features a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, aftermarket air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, Fresh Air heater and defroster, chrome engine dress-up kit, Town and Country signal seeking AM radio, chrome Kelsey-Hayes type wire wheels, wide white wall tires, fender skirts and Continental kit. This Thunderbird was originally delivered with code QQ bronze paint and a matching bronze interior. At some point the full palate was changed to white on white, which was likely more appealing to the owner during that era. A black canvas folding soft top is neatly hidden behind the seat, while the port hole hardtop is one of the car’s most well-known and desired accessories. Total 1957 Thunderbird production was 21,380 units and quality examples are considered to be worthy investments to this day. This exquisite Ford was delivered in mid-1957 to Hollywood Motors of Hollywood, California. From top to bottom, this is a stunning triple white T-Bird that can be appreciated by everyone.