1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Description: (610) 901-3804(610) 901-3804 Visit eBay Store 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182838485868788of88 Full size photos Full size photos 2 Tone Body/Retractable Hardtop/Rebuilt 272ci V8/Ford-O-Matic/Nifty Upholstery Stock #: 7057 Exterior Color: Flame Red Interior Color: Red Body Type: Convertible Transmission: 3 Speed Automatic Drivetrain: RWD Engine: 272ci V8 Mileage: 87,924 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner For consignment a Fairlane whose claim to fame is that Skyliner was given a complicated mechanism that enabled it to fold down the front portion of its roof and retract it under the rear trunk lid. No hydraulics were used in regular convertibles of that time. It had seven reversible electric motors, four jack lifts, series of relays, ten limit switches, ten solenoids, four locking mechanisms for its roof, and two for the rear trunklid. The car's fuel tank was placed vertically in back of its rear seat, giving the car added safety in the event of a rear-end collision. And it all works! Exterior The quintessential Flame Red and Colonial White two-tone steel slab sider presents in good condition on the paint front. A few cracks and crazing, slight patina as the respray was performed in 2003. Gaps are inconsistent, but all is straight. Not unlike Elvis with his swiveling hips, and snarling lips this car has the iconic swoop spear trim molding on either side with a snazzy textured gold metal insert. All this and chrome around the windows and lower B pillars, bumpers and badging is in very good condition. The hardtop is a thrill to watch, and really was a feat of engineering which had been tried on an earlier Peugeot concept car, and a few other concept cars, but was never really put into production until this Fairlane. We give you the hide-away hardtop. A shout out to the chrome wire wheels with faux knockoff hubs, wrapped in wide whites. And lest I forget the Continental rear bumper complete with covered spare tire. Interior In full vinyl jackets the dual benches in the passenger area are wrapped with Red Airweave Vinyl with smooth white bolsters. Some wear is seen on the seats, and on the driver's, seat is a tear near the hinge. Also, on the drivers sear there is slight soiling mainly from rear passenger entrance and egress. All the essentials are restored and looking just like when this car rolled out of the showroom. Aftermarket air hangs from below the dash and blows slightly cold. The original steering wheel protrudes from the dash and is red plastic with a 2/3 circular horn ring. Red carpet in good condition floods the floors, and the white headliner remains tight even though it has had its fair share of ups and downs (tongue in cheek). Drivetrain A rebuilt in 2003 272ci V8 engine sits within a restored engine bay and appears clean. It is topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and correct matte silver air cleaner cover. A 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and Ford 8" rear with 3.56 gears complete the drivetrain. We can see the electrical system has been converted to alternator. Undercarriage Lots of nice straight rust-free steel on the X frame, and floorpans. Some repairs of earlier rust have been made to the rockers but now all is well. Plenty of rustproofing abounds underneath. Independent coil springs upfront and leaf springs on the rear offer up a smooth ride, and drum brakes all around are noted. Drive-Ability A little choke and a few preliminary pumps of the gas and she immediately came to life. Once warmed up, idled smoothly, had decent acceleration, and of course a smooth ride. We noted braking takes a lot of pedal and goes almost to the floor to get the car to stop. Overall a nice car with a well functioning hardtop. In the late 1950's Ford was getting tromped by the Tri Fives over at Chevy, so they used what they do best that being innovation to attract attention. A very nice example which was given the once over in 2003 and well maintained by the same owner since then. This car has a new battery so you can play with that top all day and it has a remote. Grab a lawn chair, and a bottle or two of wine, the remote and go find a show! A new star will be born. C7FW235086 C-292 ci V8 2bbl 7-1957 F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant W-Fairlane 500 Retractable Hardtop 235086-Sequential Unit Number Warranty Tag BODY 51A-Fairlane 500 Retractable COLOR VE-Flame Red, Colonial White TRIM BF-Red Airweave Vinyl Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube! Vehicle Description 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner For consignment a Fairlane whose claim to fame is that Skyliner was given a complicated mechanism that enabled it to fold down the front portion of its roof and retract it under the rear trunk lid. No hydraulics were used in regular convertibles of that time. It had seven reversible electric motors, four jack lifts, series of relays, ten limit switches, ten solenoids, four locking mechanisms for its roof, and two for the rear trunklid. The car's fuel tank was placed vertically in back of its rear seat, giving the car added safety in the event of a rear-end collision. And it all works! Exterior The quintessential Flame Red and Colonial White two-tone steel slab sider presents in good condition on the paint front. A few cracks and crazing, slight patina as the respray was performed in 2003. Gaps are inconsistent, but all is straight. Not unlike Elvis with his swiveling hips, and snarling lips this car has the iconic swoop spear trim molding on either side with a snazzy textured gold metal insert. All this and chrome around the windows and lower B pillars, bumpers and badging is in very good condition. The hardtop is a thrill to watch, and really was a feat of engineering which had been tried on an earlier Peugeot concept car, and a few other concept cars, but was never really put into production until this Fairlane. We give you the hide-away hardtop. A shout out to the chrome wire wheels with faux knockoff hubs, wrapped in wide whites. And lest I forget the Continental rear bumper complete with covered spare tire. Interior In full vinyl jackets the dual benches in the passenger area are wrapped with Red Airweave Vinyl with smooth white bolsters. Some wear is seen on the seats, and on the driver's, seat is a tear near the hinge. Also, on the drivers sear there is slight soiling mainly from rear passenger entrance and egress. All the essentials are restored and looking just like when this car rolled out of the showroom. Aftermarket air hangs from below the dash and blows slightly cold. The original steering wheel protrudes from the dash and is red plastic with a 2/3 circular horn ring. Red carpet in good condition floods the floors, and the white headliner remains tight even though it has had its fair share of ups and downs (tongue in cheek). Drivetrain A rebuilt in 2003 272ci V8 engine sits within a restored engine bay and appears clean. It is topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and correct matte silver air cleaner cover. A 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and Ford 8" rear with 3.56 gears complete the drivetrain. We can see the electrical system has been converted to alternator. Undercarriage Lots of nice straight rust-free steel on the X frame, and floorpans. Some repairs of earlier rust have been made to the rockers but now all is well. Plenty of rustproofing abounds underneath. Independent coil springs upfront and leaf springs on the rear offer up a smooth ride, and drum brakes all around are noted. Drive-Ability A little choke and a few preliminary pumps of the gas and she immediately came to life. Once warmed up, idled smoothly, had decent acceleration, and of course a smooth ride. We noted braking takes a lot of pedal and goes almost to the floor to get the car to stop. Overall a nice car with a well functioning hardtop. In the late 1950's Ford was getting tromped by the Tri Fives over at Chevy, so they used what they do best that being innovation to attract attention. A very nice example which was given the once over in 2003 and well maintained by the same owner since then. This car has a new battery so you can play with that top all day and it has a remote. Grab a lawn chair, and a bottle or two of wine, the remote and go find a show! A new star will be born. C7FW235086 C-292 ci V8 2bbl 7-1957 F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant W-Fairlane 500 Retractable Hardtop 235086-Sequential Unit Number Warranty Tag BODY 51A-Fairlane 500 Retractable COLOR VE-Flame Red, Colonial White TRIM BF-Red Airweave Vinyl Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube! Vehicle Warranty Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle. About Classic Auto Mall Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more. Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers: 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors! 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation. With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated. Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs. Contact us for more details (610) 901-3804(610) 901-3804 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cashier's Check/money order - Personal check (once cleared) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? 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Price: 500 USD

Location: Morgantown, Pennsylvania

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