Vehicle Description
This is the cool classic hardtop with some desirable performance
secrets. And as you dig into all the details on this restored 1957
Ford Fairlane 500, you'll also discover all the best upgrades,
including cold A/C.
This car is quite striking from the first impression, and it's no
accident. This coupe has been under the same family's care since
the '60s. It was restored in 2010, and has gone less than 2,900
miles since then. So it retains the crispness that came from
carefully restoring a heirloom. But while that tells you about the
quality, what's going to really seal the deal for you is the way
this one is presented today. This was restored with an eye for a
very cool performance story. It was painted in Highland Green and
Wimbledon White. These are the kind of colors made famous by the
Bullitt Mustang GT and the Shelby Mustang GT350s. Those wide
exhaust tips and Shelby GT-H alloys complete this performance look.
Even if you weren't impressed with the subtle aggression, the
workmanship of this coupe certainly will. The front end has a
mirror-like chrome bumper that's complemented by the custom grille
and upgraded HID headlights. The rear has even more great chrome,
and '57 was the debut of true tailfins. Along the side, the
stainless trim creates a separation line for the white and green.
This full-length silver and gold streak needs truly straight
sheetmetal for it to make this kind of stellar impression over the
whole body. So this is a classy classic with a performance story to
tell.
Inside, the color theme continues as green and white are expertly
interwoven with a tasteful gold streak for accenting. While this is
part of a custom creation, it's also quite mindful about keeping
the vintage appearance - just look at the detailed presentation of
places like the tweed seats, correct trunk, and the classic
steering wheel. So you'll love rolling down all the windows to show
off the interior of this hardtop coupe. As Ford's full-sized
offering, there's plenty of room to take family and friends along
for the ride. And there are even nice upgrades like modern
stereo/iPod inputs and cold-blowing air conditioning. But as you
slip behind the wheel, you'll also notice the upgraded Dolphin
gauge package. It tells you there's something special under the
hood even before you twist the key and hear it roar.
You'll love tilting the hood forward and showing off this tidy and
bright engine bay. This is a D-code coupe, which means it came with
the optional "Thunderbird Special" 312 cubic-inch V8. Not only does
it still have that displacement today, but this was one was built
by the specialists at Godwin Singer Machine Shop. That means it has
all the right performance components, including a desirable ECZ-B
intake, Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, custom grind Mummert
Y-270-S performance camshaft, and Red's headers that add power
while also contributing to the sweet-sounding glasspack dual
exhaust. This Fairlane rides nicely, like a good full-size Ford
should, and you even have the Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic
transmission to keep cruising easy. But with all this added V8
power, you'll appreciate upgrades like the four-wheel disc brakes
and the modern grip of Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires.
The sale comes complete with paperwork like title documentation,
restoration photos, maintenance records, and build receipts. It's
the cool and unique classic with a story to tell. So if you like
standing out in all the best ways, don't miss this coupe.Call
now!