Vehicle Description
1957 SKYLINER RETRACTABLE CONVERTIBLE - THE FIRST YEAR OF ONLY 3
YEARS MANUFACTURED - FRAME OFF RESTORATION. Numbers matching 312
C.I. Engine. Top works perfect and smooth. Power steering, Power
brakes (booster). Newer trunk liner, New rubber seals, Rayon tires
with Factory hub caps and Fender skirts. 2 Tone paint new at
restoration. Complete tune up recently performed. Back up lights, 2
Ford chrome exhaust tips extenders, Windshield washers, No cracks
in steering wheel, 4 Clear vinyl floor mats, Top with working red
light, Tub in trunk . Underside detailed and painted. Jack and
tools included. New Vinyl/cloth interior at time of restoration.
All gauges work, AM radio works, clock & speedometer work. Horn &
gauges work, Idiot lights - work. Top of the line car!!! IFRC year
2000 calendar, features this car. Original owners manual. NEW OR
NOS OR REBUILT: Ford-o-matic transmission, Brakes, Dual exhaust,
Drive train, Rear end. NEW OR REBUILT: starter. Carburetor, Fuel
pump, Electrical system. NEW OR NOS: Window frames, Stainless,
Chrome (none pitted), Glass. NEW OR NOS: Headliner, Door panels,
Padded dash, Carpeting, Upholstered seats. Restoration pictures
before, during and after included with purchase. Former owner owned
car 24 years and was Service Manager for Ford Dealership for 20
years and then worked 20 years for trucking firm, rebuilding truck
engines, transmissions, etc.. Over $15,500 in receipts dating 15-20
years ago, plus 10 year old receipts. Second to last owner did most
of restoration. Some finishing touches or improvements made to the
restoration as recent as 10 years. This was a frame-off restoration
on a solid body by a man who loved the job & the vehicle, treating
it almost like an investment in LOVE. One Of The Best Skyliner's
we've seen - A Show Worthy Car/Winner with 2500 Miles since
restoration.