Vehicle Description
There's no better way to go out cruising than in a classic 1959
Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie hardtop coupe, especially when it's the
perfect color combination at a value price.
This is the ultimate classic for many of us. 1959 was the
introduction of the top-of-the-line Galaxie trim. The Fairlane line
already carried a lot of design cues from its square Thunderbird
relative. And the Galaxie was the special model that give you its
roofline, too. When it's on a pillarless hardtop like this, the
result is like getting a full-size T-bird. We love the design cues
from this model like the flat front that looks even wider thanks to
the quad headlight package. Plus, the arched tail fins runs the
entire back half of the car and meets up with the jet-inspired
taillights. Because this is the top trim, the amount of chrome on
this car can just about be described in acres. The most impressive
piece of this brightwork is the sweeping profile that artfully
follows the design lines from headlight to tail fin. It provides
the perfect separation line for the two-tone red and white paint.
Plus, with form-fitting chrome bumpers, dual hood ornaments, and
plenty of gold accenting, this premium Ford still impresses nearly
60 years later.
Owning a cool looking cruiser means a matching interior. This red
and white coordination includes the carpets, dash, steering wheel,
and the seats. The front and rear vinyl/cloth benches are so
comfortable that this Galaxie is perfect to carry the whole family
- or you could even go old-school and have a double date to the
drive-in. Everything inside is just like a time capsule, right down
to 1950's style premium features like the electric clock and AM
radio that are still displayed in the dash. Overall, the feeling of
a hardtop coupe is a wonderful thing. You can roll down all the
windows giving you that big open space without a b-pillar. It's a
place where the wind flows through your hair like a convertible,
and in a car like this, the dual exhaust gets to be your best
soundtrack.
When you look under the hood of these full-sized Ford, you expect
to see plenty of motor, and this one doesn't disappoint. But while
most of these were Y-block cars, the V8 seen here is actually
filling the engine bay with big displacement. It's a later-date 400
cubic-inch V8, and there is no replacement for added displacement.
You know that's true the moment this big blue block fires up and
gives an extra rumble out of the glasspack-style dual exhaust. This
extra power moves the coupe with more authority, and that's exactly
what you want in a cruiser like this. In fact, with the three-speed
automatic transmission and power steering, you're going to love
taking this one out anytime/anywhere.
A cool history, a bright presentation, and an affordable piece -
everything you want is within reach if you're quick enough to grab
this deal. Call now!
