Vehicle Description
Take some time to appreciate this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner.
With its nicely restored presentation inside and out (just look at
the undercarriage!), cold air conditioning, and plenty of V8 power,
it's exactly the kind of classic for someone who doesn't know the
meaning of compromise.
The 1957 Ford were unique from every angle, and that's why we
desire them so much today. The headlight design was exclusive to
this year, and it looks frenched right from the factory. The
Fairlane 500's sweeping side trim had one of its most graceful dips
thanks to the streak of premium gold built right in. And the extra
long tailfin that started at the door handle gave these full-size
cars some Thunderbird flair - a feeling that was continued with the
afterburner taillights. So with all this going for it, you really
want a superior example to see all these details correctly, and
that's what makes this Sunliner so appealing. There was a ton
invested in the restoration to make you want to show it off. It's
factory-correct Flame Red paint has been given a professional
respray, and so this sunshine-friendly droptop has a terrific
clearcoat shine every time the light hits it. And this butter
smooth appearance is not just because the paint is good, but also
straight sheetmetal gives it the right canvas. The brightwork needs
to be up to the same superior level, and so there was a solid
investment in the big chrome bumpers, Thunderbird-style wire wheel
covers, and all that intricate trim. And not only do we love
whitewall tires, but also when the pristine white folding roof is
in place, it gives this classic a two-tone style appearance.
While this one looks great with the top up, it gets even better
with the flip of a switch. The power folding roof goes down to
reveal a full red and white interior. It looks like there was a
small fortune spent on just getting the two-tone seats this
complete and comfortable. But our favorite part has to be the door
panels. They have a great design that uses the white to mimic the
trim on the outside. Plus, the white portion seamlessly flows onto
the dash to frame the gauges, heat/defrost controls, and original
AM radio that's still on display. And because this package is
factory-correct, everything follows the color scheme - from the
seatbelts to the artful steering wheel. The result is a droptop
that looks both premium and well-coordinated inside and out. And
more than just a looker, this is a boulevard cruiser. So you can
stay comfortable even in the summer season thanks to cold air
conditioning.
This is a D-code convertible, which means it came with the optional
"Thunderbird Special" 312 cubic-inch V8. It looks thoroughly
correct with the bold red block, large air topper, and valve covers
that proudly announce this powerful option. And in fact, the tidy
presonation of the engine bay will get people talking all on its
own. It even inhales correctly through a Holley four-barrel
carburetor. The V8 fires up nicely, and the glasspack-style dual
exhaust gives it a nice dignified sound. But don't just listen to
this; follow its path in the undercarriage photos. There you'll see
the level of nut-and-bolt detail that really went into this
restoration. As a true cruising convertible, the power steering and
Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission makes driving effortless. So
there's nothing stopping you from going out and showing this one
off everywhere.
Complete with owner's manual, this is the cut-above classic that's
ready to be back on the streets tomorrow. But the only way you can
do that is if you call today!