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1957 Ford Thunderbird


The Esperanza Academy, Lawrence, Massachusetts;

“Esperanza Academy seeks to end the generational cycle of poverty for its families through education. We make a 12 year commitment to our girls, 4 years of a transformative independent middle school education at Esperanza, followed by 8 years of graduate support. In order to be tuition-free and independent, we rely 100% on private funding through the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.”

Our Mission: To inspire our students to become active learners and responsible global citizens. We empower and prepare our girls to meet challenges with courage, integrity, and respect.

a 501(c)3 organization.

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - right side stone wall
Esperanza Academy 7/04/2020 raffle – 1957 Ford Thunderbird –

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - right front lg

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - front

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - hood

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - left side school

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - left side paint wall

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - rear

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - interior
– Interior –
Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - dash
– Dash –
Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - engine
– 312ci V-8 engine –

Esperanza Academy 7-04-2020 raffle - 1957 Ford Thunderbird - logo


Prize Details

The Esperanza Academy Car Raffle Grand Prize;

a 1957 Ford Thunderbird

- 312 cubic inch (5.1-liter) 16-valve OHV naturally aspirated V-8 with 4 barrel Holley carburetor.
- Bore and Stroke: 3.80 x 3.44 in., Compression Ratio: 9.7:1, Brake Horsepower: 245 @ 4500 rpm, Torque: 332 lbs.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
- Ford-O-Matic torque converter with planetary gears. Ratios: 1.48:1 (drive); 2.44:1 (low); 2.0:1 (reverse).
- Removable hardtop AND a soft convertible top, both in black.

- Frame-off restoration including new convertible top, engine and transmission rebuild by Essex Auto Restoration, Tewksbury, MA, completed in 1991.
- More than $120,000 spent.
- Restoration of fiberglass hard top with porthole windows completed in 2018 by Buntings Auto Body, Atkinson, NH, at a cost of more than $8,500.
- Approximately 3,500 miles since original restoration

- Appraised Value: $35,000 with an overall condition rating between Excellent and Very Good.

All net proceeds benefit Esperanza Academy.



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