Vehicle Description
This 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner has the distinction as America's
first mass-produced electronic hardtop convertible. But besides
just a rare technical marvel, this is a full size-Ford with a big
V8, so it's potential for fun is larger than even its tailfins.
The '59 Ford had a style all its own. The front end was revised to
give it an even more powerful square-jaw presence then the previous
year. Plus, the full-width grille has so many stars, it feels like
a play on this car's Galaxie name. The brightwork on a car like
this can be described in acreage, and so it's always valuable to
see it complete like this one. With the big chrome bumpers, rocker
trim that flows into the rear fenders, and artful style running
front headlight to door handle - and so much more - this is a very
striking package. Of course, the retractable hard top roof is the
real reason why this is such a valued classic. It was the
engineering sensation of its time, and with a few repairs it will
be ready to wow them all again. The factory-correct Colonial White
has a survivor-like quality that people find particularly
impressive at car shows today. Plus, it coordinates nicely with the
inner rings of the factory wheel covers and the iconic whitewall
tires.
It's hard not to believe this interior is anything but original.
After all, the factory-correct Radiant Green has insets of
exterior-matching white and comfortable green cloth. It's a very
distinct presentation that certainly has a survivor-like quality.
The interior is a true '50s design, so there's plenty of original
stylized brightwork running across the dash and all around the car.
Just like today's hardtop convertibles, having the roof down
doesn't mean losing your entire trunk. There is still luggage space
in the neat little cave that the stowed hardtop creates. And this
one even come with the correct cubbyhole to tell you the exact
dimensions - a rarity on these Skyliners.
Under the hood is what all Ford people love to see in their '59s.
This car is specified to have an H-code, 352 cubic-inch V8 - the
top-of-the-line for the Galaxie. And so it's great to see a correct
motor from this era in the engine bay. It's even topped with a
Holley four-barrel carburetor. This engine has the kind of
displacement that gives off a muscular V8 rumble from the dual
exhaust system. But this is not the car you buy to do burnouts.
With a three-speed automatic transmission and power steering, this
Skyliner is your all-day cruiser.
Ford only offered this retractable option from 1957 to 1959, and
the final year cars like this one were the rarest. So, don't miss
your chance to pick up the ultimate 1950s collectible. Call
today!!!