Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely beautifully
restored and great daily driving and completely rust free example
of this very rare and desirable 1959 Ford 'Fairlane' Galaxie 500
Skyliner Retractable 2 Door Hardtop Convertiblewith the 292 CID 200
HP V8 engine with dual exhausts and with factory specifications
including: air conditioning, the 'Ford-O-Matic' 2 speed automatic
transmission, 3.70:1 rear axle, Magic air heater and defroster,
'AM' radio, Electric clock, full wheel covers, Continental Kit,
optional dual spotlights amp; rear fender skirts, white sidewall
tires and it's fully functional Hydraulic power operated
retractable hardtop roof! This particular example has been restored
as required over the years with absolutely no expense spared in
it's beautiful original factory 'Wedgewood Blue over Surf Blue'
color clear coat paint with a striking and also original and
correct specification and complimenting 'Radiant Blue Soft Textured
Vinyl Bloster amp; Blue Shadoweave Striped Fabric with Silver
Strand' interior and this is a car which was has obviously always
been garaged and well maintained. All the chrome and stainless
steel was obviously also removed and re-chromed or refinished. The
floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are
completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any
accidents - obviously a garaged and cherished car since new. The
car has been completely restored both mechanically and cosmetically
with the car's original 292 V8 engine and transmission; the car is
extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and
the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and this car
drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully
appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly
through the gears and the car has four virtually new white-wall
tires and the car's retractable hardtop roof is fully
functional.Ford received a fairly heavy handed facelift for 1958
with quad headlights and tailights, a larger chrome front bumper
and grille, dummy hood scoop and new bodystyle trim. The Ford
Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible cost $400 less than it's sibling,
the retractable hardtop convertible - the 'Skyliner Retractable';
which was the world's first true Hartop convertible, but
nevertheless both models earned their 'Milestone car status' and
today both models are highly sought after by Ford collectors
internationally, especially rare unmolested and well preserved
models like this one. The car was heavily restyled and
re-engineered again in 1959 and officially became part of that
year's new 'top-of-the-line' Galaxie series, although it continued
to wear the 'Fairlane 500' script. A true 'Milestone' collectible
car today and always a proven 'crowd pleaser' for its technical
fascination and a testament to the time that Detroit would attempt
and achieve the seemingly impossible for it's day! This is
therefore a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored both
cosmetically and obviously mechanically as necessary over the years
example of an otherwise very stock and original 1959 Ford Fairlane
500 Sykliner Retractable Convertible with very rare factory air
conditioning!