1957Birdman Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I get a kick out of supposedly "rare" cars that are available on Ebay. For example the "box stock" '57 T-Bird painted Thunderbird Bronze with limited options. One of 8 '57 T-Birds for sale at the same time on Ebay.Another example is the car with the "rare" factory airconditioning. The only problem is that A/C was never offered as an option on the little birds.Lastly, recently I saw a car on Ebay that was supposed to be a lower mileage original bought from the original owner. It also had the extremely rare 120 mph speedometer. It is so rare that none came with it from the factory. That one little detail made what else was said about the car to be more than a little suspect.Oh well, let the buyer beware. Also, I guess rarity, as is beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I am with you Lew, nothing better than auction/seller hype. I blame the TV auctions for this, of course. Rare Kelsey Hayes wire wheels too along with the A/C? Todd C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 don't forget the console ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron of Chicago Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I don't know what's worse, "rare" or "rat rod"Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rohn Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have not seen a rat rod 55-7 T-bird yet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 And I hope you never do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 A lot of "new" collectors or sellers consider a car "rare" or a "classic" just because they have not seen one for a while or have never seen one. In many cases the car in question has had things changed on it and they have absolutely NO IDEA what the car originally came with. That's why we have books and this forum to straighten us out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoegrant Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I just saw last week a 56 bird on Ebay stating that it was equipped with the "RARE CONTINENTAL KIT".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Rumble seat option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Not from the factory of course, but there was a rumble seat conversion kit for an early Bird, and it was called the Bird's Nest, if I remember correctly............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 David,You're right about the "Bird Nest". It was available, aftermarket, on the '57 only and had seats that matched the interior of the car. I think it would be fair to say that the rear seats would have been a kids or very small adult proposition only. Also, there was no room for the spare tire. The owner would unbolt the car's trunklid and attach the Bird Nest in its place. It seems like a lot of work for something of limited usefulness and also not particularly safe at that. I've seen one in person and although well done, it didn't leave me with the desire to find one for my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I mentioned it because I remember seeing one as a kid and thinking just how dumb it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have not seen a rat rod 55-7 T-bird yet ...I have....NOT a pretty sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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