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1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner
The accolade "best car of its kind on the planet" is perhaps
overused in the classic-car world. But it is no exaggeration
whatsoever when referring to this Torch Red (original factory
color) 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner. The "Fairlane" name pays
homage to Henry Ford's 56-room "Fair Lane" estate in Dearborn, and
"Sunliner" was Ford's convertible-top descriptor back then.
Among its singular achievements, this Sunliner was part of the
invitation-only display at the 2010 Carlisle, Pennsylvania All-Ford
Nationals. It has also been invited to multiple concours events,
winning of the Governor's Cup at the New Hope, Pennsylvania show in
2012. Even more significant, this Ford reached the pinnacle of
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) status progressing
through each level to be honored with the vaulted Grand National
Senior Award in 2012. Recognizing how meticulous the AACA judges
are when critiquing entrants, especially at the Grand National
level, you know this car actually is, the best of the best.
This remarkable Ford drop-top began its transformation to stardom
as a rust-free car from Texas. It received a frame-off restoration
in 2008, performed by Jerry Miller, a recognized expert in
mid-fifties Ford convertibles. Since restoration, it has been
driven only 1,900 pampered miles. The car features a 332-cid
"Police Interceptor" V-8 engine, and sports a white soft-top that,
when retracted, is covered by a red convertible-top boot. The car's
interior features a classic two-tone, red-and-white color scheme
with a red padded dashboard. Well optioned with Kelsey-Hayes chrome
wire wheels, American Classic whitewall tires, Ford-o-matic
automatic transmission, Town & Country Signal-Seeking Radio,
electric clock, tissue dispenser, dual exterior mirrors, dual
exhaust deflectors, and power top, windows, steering and brakes,
this Sunliner would've turned heads when it was new, and it's still
doing just that.
Probably needless to say, everything on the car is not only in
working order, but in first-class condition down to the smallest
detail. Even the radiator anti-freeze tag is correct. Be sure to
peruse the more than 240 high-resolution photographs of this
amazing, offering on GarageKeptMotors.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Ford history,
truly the best car of its kind on the planet.