1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. This immaculate Skyliner was purchased by our owner in 2020 from the previous owner of 28 years. Wonderful example of a labor of love full restoration. Exceptional condition Skyliner in every way. The car left the factory finished in Flame Red and Colonial White (VE) and was repainted as part of a full restoration completed under prior ownership. The power-retractable “Hide-Away Hardtop” was introduced in 1957 and was available for three model years. Additional equipment includes rear tail fins, hooded headlights, a dual exhaust system with chrome exits, and a chrome grille, bumpers, window surrounds, and side moldings. The power-retractable top was serviced was completely gone though and serviced last Summer with work including replacing and rebuilding all switches, motors and actuators. Steel 14 inch wheels wear turbine-style covers reportedly sourced from a 1957 Thunderbird and are mounted with 8 inch section whitewall tires. Braking is handled by unassisted four-wheel drums.The cabin features front and rear bench seats upholstered in white vinyl with red patterned cloth inserts along with a color-coordinated dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Additional equipment includes a heater, manually operated windows, a locking glovebox, vent windows, an analog clock, lap belts for all occupants, and a push-button AM radio. The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges showing fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 98k miles. This Fairlane has a replacement 312 c.i. V8 mated to a two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and a 3.56:1 standard differential. Car runs and drives excellent, and the power convertible top operates smooth and correctly. One of the nicest examples you will ever find. I purchased the car from the previous owner of 28 years who performed a full frame of restoration during his ownership, finishing it in 2018. Car has been a dream to own for the last couple of years and will certainly be joy for the next owner. Hundred of pages of records and receipts from restoration work done included with the car. Please reach out to Stayton Tyacke with any questions! 801-361-6512. VIN Decoding shows the following options: C – 292ci V8, two-barrel carburetor, 212hp 7 – 1957 model year F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly W – Fairlane 500 Hide-Away Hardtop 349564– Consecutive unit number Body: 51A – Convertible Color: VE – Flame Red & Colonial White Trim: BF – Red Airweave Vinyl Date: 7H – August 7th Assembly Date Trans: 3 – Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission Axle: 2 – 3.56:1 standard differential
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