ONLY AT GONZO'S
1957 THUNDERBIRD 1/25TH SCALE
PRO BUILT
"WILLOW GREEN"
This is a pro built 1957 Thunderbird. I built this
car from an AMT kit. Many of the original
trophy series parts were included in this newer
issue kit. The 40+ year tooling is still in good
condition. I airbrushed this one in willow green
lacquer, and clearcoated it. This was a factory
color in 1957. The interior was done in willow
and cumberland green.

This was my favorite year for the Tbird, and
also the last year of the two seater. Also new
for 1957 was the non porthole detachable roof,
as this car depicts. They did still offer the
porthole roof also. Looking at this car from the
front with the top on, I see a 1956 Lincoln Mk2
design influence.

I foiled this car in all the right places, right down
to the door and trunk locks. The interior is
nicely detailed. The exterior is completely
detailed. I had to install some spacers behind
the tailights, as they sat to far in, and were not
correct. This kit did not offer inside, or outside
rear view mirrors, I added them from a 60 Ford.

The engine bay shows nice detail, and the
312ci. engine is wired the Arrowhead
Aluminum distributor and plug wires. It has a 3
spd floor mounted shifter. The chassis is is
also done, and was oversprayed to depict the
factory painting process. Tires are Firestone
with period correct wide whitewalls.

The hand rubbed exterior also sports a Scale
Repro aluminum radio antenna. The license
plates a correct Minnesota 1957  issue. This
beauty is currently at Ebay auction till 6-7-06
click on my store at the top of the page if you
would like to bid on it.
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