1957 Ford Fairlane

Ford Motor Company built the Fairlane 500 Skyliner from 1957 to 1959. The Skyliner was only the second massed-produced vehicle in history to feature a retractable hardtop. Through the use of seven electric motors, four lift jacks, and a series of relays, limit switches, and solenoids, the Skyliner managed to transform from a coupe into a convertible in under a minute. As complex as this Hide-Away Hardtop was, it worked quite reliably. The Fairlane 500 Skyliner has a wheel base of 118-inches, and an overall length of 210.8-inches. In 1957, it was offered with three V-8 engine options (272, 292, and 312 ci), as well as a variety of transmission options including manual, automatic with overdrive, and Ford-O-Matic. The Willow Green body and Colonial White roof paint were applied during a previous owner's tenure. The seller rates the finish as great. He says there are no dents. Much of the trim pieces were replaced or restored while some of the original pieces show their age. The vehicle comes with matching Willow Green fender skirts. The seller describes the upholstery, carpet, and headliner as being in great condition, . There are no known issues with the instruments, and the original AM radio still operates. Wide-whitewall tires were mounted on the stock steel wheels. The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean California title. This Ford is in Excellent overall exterior condition, Excellent overall interior condition, seats - AM/FM - Contact Maurice Zaribaf at 310-306-1556 or sales@luxuryautoleasing.com for more information. -