Frank Stubbs Phase One Supercharged 1957 T-Bird
This is the Phase One (DF) Supercharged '57. When I purchased this car and brought it home in 1991, it was in extremely rough shape. I did a very quick, cosmetic and mechanical restoration, so that I could get the car on the road and drive it. I have hope someday of giving it the full "blown" restoration it deserves as this is a car that should be preserved for years to come. This is the first T-bird, of the 8 known, out of the 15 made, Phase one (DF) Thunderbird.
Dean and Carmen Allstrom 1957 T-Bird
Carm bought this car for me as a Christmas present in 1969. I had wanted a T Bird ever since I saw the first advertisements. It was 1969 when we felt we could afford two cars. It had to be a 57 T Bird I could work on. I had looked at it in August in a dark garage with single 60 watt bulb and dirt floor. Seller and I could not agree on a price. Carm bought it from him in early December at my price. After backing it out of the garage I could clearly see I did get a car that needed more work than I thought, driving it home it made lots of weird noises. A few days later my neighbor and I pulled the engine and tranny. After opening the engine I found the Crank was very very flat. By 72 I had it back together and painted (not a real restoration by any means). Around this time I found it is an "E" Bird. I painted it again in 74 for a Clark Marshall car show. I finished a body off restoration in time for the regional in Yakima, in 93 I think
This car has no pet name, it is just a T Bird.
Carm bought this car for me as a Christmas present in 1969. I had wanted a T Bird ever since I saw the first advertisements. It was 1969 when we felt we could afford two cars. It had to be a 57 T Bird I could work on. I had looked at it in August in a dark garage with single 60 watt bulb and dirt floor. Seller and I could not agree on a price. Carm bought it from him in early December at my price. After backing it out of the garage I could clearly see I did get a car that needed more work than I thought, driving it home it made lots of weird noises. A few days later my neighbor and I pulled the engine and tranny. After opening the engine I found the Crank was very very flat. By 72 I had it back together and painted (not a real restoration by any means). Around this time I found it is an "E" Bird. I painted it again in 74 for a Clark Marshall car show. I finished a body off restoration in time for the regional in Yakima, in 93 I think
This car has no pet name, it is just a T Bird.
Tony & Eve Tbird Story
This is the 3rd T-Bird we’ve had; all were‘57s, but the last two were never restored to this condition. The rare color combination of late’57 Gunmetal Gray with Red interior, plus having every available option, including the Continental Kit, were major deciding factors to bringing this car back to its original condition. We enjoy driving it and going on tours with the club.
This is the 3rd T-Bird we’ve had; all were‘57s, but the last two were never restored to this condition. The rare color combination of late’57 Gunmetal Gray with Red interior, plus having every available option, including the Continental Kit, were major deciding factors to bringing this car back to its original condition. We enjoy driving it and going on tours with the club.
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Michael Hall's 1st T-bird from 1970. He had lots of fun back then when he was 17
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Michael Hall's current T-Bird. He has come a long way since 1970. He is having a lot of fun now. |
Cathy Stubbs 1957 E Model in Seaspray Green
Frank Stubbs 1st '57 T-Bird
From 1971, notice the gas price in the background
Bruce Eardley 1955
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Bruce Eardley - 1955 T'bird
I bought this T'bird in 1997. It had been stored in a garage, unused, for about nine years after it's owner passed away. It had a complete restoration in 1978 and just needed a lot of cleaning and "get it running" when I found it. This was my first classic, and holds a special place in my heart and garage. |