• Ford Thunderbird # 98 Factory Racing Car "The Battlebird" 1957
RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey Aug 12 - 14 2010

Lot sold

USD 275 000 - 375 000

Estimate

USD 275 000 - 375 000
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1957 Ford Thunderbird

# 98 Factory Racing Car "The Battlebird"
RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey Aug 12 - 14 | Chatham-Kent

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1957
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Competition car 
    Yes
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    White
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

RM Auctions: Sports & Classics of Monterey
AUCTION:
August 12, 2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PST
August 13, 2010
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM PST
August 14, 2010
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM PST
PREVIEW:
August 11, 2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
August 12, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM PST
August 13, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
August 14, 2010
9:00 AM - l 12:00 AM PST
ADMISSION:
$40.00 - Event pass per person. This will grant one person access to both the auctions and previews. Please note, seats are reserved for registered bidders only.
AUCTION LOCATION
Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center
2 Portola Plaza
Monterey, California 93940
To be offered at auction ,Thursday, August 12, 2010
Chassis No.
C7FH170266
Estimate:
$275,000-$375,000 US
Est. 350 bhp, Hilborn fuel-injected 312 Y-block V8 engine, Jaguar four-speed manual transmission, Halibrand QC rear end, lightweight aluminum body panels, heavily modified suspension, braking, cooling and exhaust systems. Wheelbase: 102"
- The only remaining “Battlebird”
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