Is this '57 Thunderbird yours? Spotted in Grand Rapids, MI LHS Display Case

[Ragtop Man]

Not my build, but sure wish it was. Aplogies for the lousy pic, but had to share it out for its incredibley cool details... if it is, take a bow, it looks great! 

[Ragtop Man]

Note - not a RHD! Pic is from the mirror in the back of the showcase, to get the reversed angle. Phone pics not doing it justice!

[M W Elky]

Well it’s not mine but that’s a fabulous paint job

[ybsluos]

Bob thanks for sharing!  I wish I could claim it but nope…. Paint is too nice to be mine! -Mark

[Zen]

Is this at the Riders hobby shop?

[PappyD340]

Not mine either but it's a great looking build!

[Ragtop Man]

On 4/7/2025 at 10:10 AM, Zen said:

Is this at the Riders hobby shop?

Yes - not sure if it is just for display, or it was in the contest. My pics are lame compared to the build. 

That kit rarely gets any love - but this was done entirely like I'd hoped to do one of  mine in the day - raidused wheel wells, piecrust, slot mags, up in the front, blown mill under the hood, very nice job with the red paint that looked factory - perfect surface reflection like a real car, not a barstool. I'm goofy for the build, it really hits a nerve for me. 

Passed the pix to Steve G., who is a closeted T-Bird fan to take a look at. While I doubt pennies fall from heaven to support this, it would be great to get some money to clean up the tool, maybe open some gates and restore some parts - much like the '55 Nomad cleanup.

[slusher]

Very very nice!

[NitroMarty]

Not mine, but you have got to know that I'm diggin' it big time, Bob!!!!

As a matter of fact, I'm planning to build another gasser '57 Bird, to replace my Scary Canary that I foolishly let go to a new owner a couple of years ago...

[Ragtop Man]

On 4/7/2025 at 10:10 AM, Zen said:

Is this at the Riders hobby shop?

Yes - My saving grace for moving over here to Podunk-by-the-Sea.  They got one of errrvathing, or so it seems.