In 1957 Ford made the C car, the D car, the E car, and the F car. The C and D car were the production cars appox. 25000 were made. The E car I was told they made about 900 and the F car about 200. the E car had twin 4 barrel carburetors and the F car was turbo charged. today I was told there are about 35 F Cars left and about 130 E Cars this is one of them.

4/1/02 I am the third owner of this car bought in april of 2002. It has been in Mount Holly, New Jersey in storage since 1979 I was told by the person who handled the sale with me. The owner painted the car Red, (was Raven Black) in his back yard. and it was as dull as a tree bark it ran good but shifted hard (stick) had a hurst shifter, the distributor has been replaced as had the seat covers and the 12 volt generator to an alternator and thermostat housing to some unknown type, as was many other parts of the car and the main item was the manafold and twin 4 barrel carburetors is now a 2 barrel.

8/1/02 I have changed the thermostat housing hoses and many other parts to Factory and the clutch and all the parts that go with it as well as the shifter. I have added all the chrome that was missing and replaced the pitted chrome on the car and all of the carpet is new and also new floor mats. I have also added a 180 watt stereo CD player (hidden).since the pictures of the summer of 2002 many new parts have been bought.

4/1/03 Engine is now as it was built at the factory, the interior is finished as new and correct and the trunk is done as well, the entire car has all new wiring and the dash was removed and redone. Also New Rear springs and Shocks.

9/1/03 An Optima 5 Port raditor was added for better cooling, and a New gas tank was put on. The skirts were painted red and I have bought Real K. H. Wire Wheels, (needs Tires and tubes) and a New top of the line Black Convertible Top.

The only thing left is the body work and paint (to be done this Winter) The Paint now shines but will be painted Raven Black again
(as it came from the Factory).

5/1/04 The body work is being done and the new Black top is being put on. I am looking for a GREAT show season.

6/1/04 a new Black Hardtop was bought and is going to be painted. also bought all new grill and front chrome trim, mine had minor dings (can't have that with a BLACK CAR)
also new door hinges, and new brake lines.

10/1/04 the new top is on. current odometer reading 49888 Thunderbird Int. said it is an ELITE E CAR as it is one of the last 5 built there are also Super E cars with a special racing cam ( cams failed and all were replaced ) this car has 2 Ford modifacation tags. I wish I knew if this was one of them (all I know is THIS CAR IS FAST!!! as A 2000 Mustang Cobra now also knows as well)

I am not sure about the amounts but I am told that 94% of the E cars were automatic 5% were stick with overdrive(3 speed) and 1% were straight stick 3 speed). this is a straight stick car.

I would sell this car if I got the right offer (after I show it OFF) This will be a REAL trophy winner

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