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From then on the fairlane line always featured performance models until 1970 when it succumbed to the drive towards cleaner, leaner and safer cars. We have everything from affordable fairlane aftermarket parts to highend ford fairlane performance parts. The prequel to the 20th century fox movie starring andrew dice clay. This 1958 ford skyliner retractable hardtop for sale has a 352 c. Mechanical masterpiece 1959 ford skyliner hemmings daily. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, model intros, drivers impressions and consumer analysis. Find out how much a 1958 ford fairlane 500 skyliner is worth and ford fairlane 500 skyliner used car prices. Get the best deals on ford other for ford skyliner manuals and literature when you shop the largest online selection at. The retracting roof wasnt the only trick in fords book. The 19571959 ford fairlane 500 skyliner was the worlds first retractable hardtopconvertible. Here is a very clean and solid 1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner retractable hard top. May 12, 2016 we have obtained this beautiful 1959 ford fairlane skyliner convertible. From then on the fairlane line always featured performance models until 1970 when it succumbed to the drive.
Powered by its rebuilt, original 352 v8 and three speed manual on the column. Comes with 3 fomoco space saver luggage for skyliner specifically owned by the same man for 35 years multi show winner 1 of 12,915 retractable tops made in 1959. In 1962 the fairlane was the model that introduced the classic smallblock v8 and on which the 427 thunderbolt drag racer was based. In 1959 the model name changed to ford galaxie skyliner very shortly after production of the 1959 models had started. The ford fairlane 500 skyliner is a twodoor fullsize car with a retractable hardtop that was. This 80 page soft cover history and reference book was the only fulllength publication ever devoted exclusively to the 1957, 1958, and 1959 skyliner hardtop convertible as produced by the ford motor company, and took over 3 years to compile. Ford sunliner convertible and skyliner retractable hardtops to galaxie models. Ford fairlane 19551970 performance portfo performance. The adventures of ford fairlane is a 1990 american action comedy mystery film directed by renny harlin and written by david arnott, james cappe, and daniel waters based on a story by arnott and cappe. Ford fairlane australia, a car manufactured by the ford motor company of australia between 1959 and 2007. The fairlane s stowaway steel roof made it a dream car for the masses. Johns extensive list of upgrades, including modern 12volt electrics finished in the classic combination of sea sprite and skyhaze noexpensespared restoration of an iconic 1950s ford. Options on this gorgeous 1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner for sale include.
If you look closely at our photo subject, youll see the fairlane 500 badges on its rear fenders. Ford other for ford skyliner manuals and literature for. Ford fairlane classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Six different body styles were offered, including the crown victoria skyliner with a tinted, transparent plastic roof, the regular crown victoria coupe with lots of stainless steel trim, a convertible sunliner, the victoria hardtop coupe, and traditional sedans.
Motors auto repair manual shop service book 19591966 fits. Ford s fairlane 500 skyliner attracted a lot of attention, and they became very popular in their day. The convertible version of ford fairlane 500, ford fairlane 500 skyliner also called skyliner retractable convertible, had been sold for three years 1957, 1958, and 1959. Motoexotica is please to offer this fantastic and increasingly rare 1959 ford fairlane galaxie skyliner. Ford really did it in 1957 with this really cool fairlaine 500 skyliner with retractable hardtop. Fairlane 500 21 falcon 4 falcon sprint 1 firetruck 1 ford 1 futura 2 gt40 1 galaxie 11. Technically speaking, the ford skyliner was not a separate model. Redwhite 1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner 292 cid v8 3 speed automatic for sale. Two manual transmissions, a threespeed and threespeed with overdrive were available, as well as threespeed fordomatic automatic.
Stock number c209949lfinancing nationwide shipping. Transmission choices were pretty simple, automatic or manual. Original 1960 ford shop manual book fairlane 500 galaxie. The 19571959 ford fairlane 500 skyliner was the worlds first retractable. The complete 1957 ford fairlane 500 technical specifications. Ford skyliner new and used car and truck parts and. Make ford 17 seller type private seller 8 dealer 9.
Paint is in nice shape and shows well against the chrome. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. However, by 1959 sales dropped off, so ford decided to discontinue this now this classic model. Gateway classic cars is proud to present a fantastic array of ford fairlane vehicles for sale. Since the 1958 retractable mechanism is identical to the 1957, you can use this book for 1958 also. Nos 1957 58 59 ford fairlane retractable gold roof skyliner nameplate mouldings.
Named for henry ford s dearborn estate, ford s premium fairlane line debuted alongside the original thunderbird for 1955. Find 1958 ford fairlanes for sale on oodle classifieds. There is no difference between the fairlane and galaxie skyliners except for. This car is a real crowd puller and head turner due to the striking colour scheme and the retracting roof always amazing people. These models feature a clear acrylic glass roof panel over the front seats. To find new and used ford values, select a bodystyle and a year. The fairlane was introduced in 1955 as the highest priced and most luxurious car in the ford range. In the early 1950s, ford was neckandneck with chevy as americas bestselling automaker thanks to its aggressive pricing, handsomely styled cars, and cuttingedge yblock v8 offered at a time when chevy didnt offer a single eightcylinder engine. This 1957 ford skyliner is just waiting for someone to restore it, and not only does it appear to be solid and virtually complete, but the engine is a. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. For the 1955 model year the fairlane name replaced the crestline as ford s premier fullsized offering.
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This was the second car in history to be mass produced with a re. These new topline cars helped ford record its best sales year since 1923. We have an excellent selection of fairlane custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. Although the 59 galaxie was designated as a separate. Read about the unique traits of this collectible car. Find out why collectors and enthusiasts around the world visit gateway classic cars. The long lost rock n roll detective stories weiner, rex, schwartz, andy, levin, jay, mutrux, floyd on.
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