Vehicle Description
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible
Maybe it's the angled grille update or the sense of motion inherent
in its swept styling, but there's just something about the 1957
Ford Fairlane that demands attention. Arguably the most underrated
of Detroit's 50's super stars, the Fairlane sold well in its day
and continues to be a staple of the collector car market. The
beneficiary of a recent rotisserie restoration, this top option
Fairlane 500 is just waiting for a sunny day and manicured show
field. So, if you're the kind of enthusiast who likes to envision
having their name engraved on trophies, take a minute to get to
know this killer Ford convertible!
A complete restoration with a color change from original is to die
for. This boulevard cruiser will attract a lot of attention, and
that is just when it is parked. The phrase "they don't make them
like they used to" applies x10 here, as this car just drips with
1950's styling, and color.
Exterior
Fronting the mile-long hood bathed in a blue that is somewhere
between a Baby Blue and Capri Blue, this stunner sports the
original grille, newly chromed bumper, and body color matching
cowled single headlamps. Making our way back along the stainless
and cream colored "Fairlane Strip" we see straight panels with
slight alignment issues, but very smooth paint, and gleaming brite
work. This makes its way back to the pre-jet age version of the
turbine circular tail lamp with just the hint of an angled fin atop
them. The mile-long trunk deck lid framed by the tail lamps, drops
into a massive beautifully re-chromed bumper with dual exhaust tips
peeking out from below. A pristine white convertible moves up and
down mechanically with ease, and a body matching boot cover is
noted to cover top when it is in the down position.
Interior
Carrying through with the color combo motif of the exterior, we see
a blue tufted with white bolsters and blue piping 50/50 bench seats
upfront, and a long bench in the rear. The front seats are framed
by metal rail covers and have a power option installed. Plush dark
blue carpet covers all the floor, and it looks up to a blue metal
dash, with all perfectly aligned gauges and knobs in white and
aluminum. A cluster of 3 aftermarket gauges hangs below the dash,
and an original but perfectly restored steering wheel and column
front this menagerie.
Drivetrain
A pull on the front hinged hood reveals a nicely restored engine
bay with a blinged-out Thunderbird Special V8 weighing in at 312ci
bored out, and a 40-degree small cam inserted. A 4 speed
transmission has been inserted and a new clutch T/O pressure
bearing.
Undercarriage
A solid frame all draped in beautiful black shows some repaired
areas, but these maintain structural integrity, and compromise
nothing underneath. A new front suspension lowered 2" has been
installed along with power front disc brakes. All new rubber seals,
and a sparkling new exhaust is noted.
This wonderful restoration of a massive example of Detroit iron
will certainly be able to add a little spice to your weekend
routine and take Sunday drives to a whole new level. And it's a
convertible!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.