Vehicle Description
1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Retractable Hardtop 352 V8 6 passenger
ConvertibleFrame off restored with rebuilt engine amp;
transmission, Power windows, steering, brakes, seats amp; factory
air conditioning!Rare 'H' code 352 V8/300HP Power Option amp; fully
loaded!Original 'Torch Red over Colonial White' factory colors amp;
interior.Rare amp; collectible.West Coast Classics are proud to
present a beautifully frame off restored and great daily driving
and completely rust free example of this very rare and desirable
1959 Ford 'Fairlane 500 Galaxie' Skyliner Retractable 2 Door
Hardtop Convertible with the very rarely chosen factory option 'H'
code 352 CID 300 HP 4 BBL Big Block FE 'Police Interceptor
Thunderbird Special' V8 engine (9.6:1 compression ratio) with dual
exhausts and matched to the top-of-the-line optional Cruise-O-Matic
automatic transmission and fully loaded with also very factory
specifications including:'SelectAire' Air conditioning
($404),'Cruise-O-Matic' automatic transmission ($398),Magic air
heater and defroster ($75),Signal Seeking 'AM' radio ($83),I-Rest
Tinted Glass ($38),Aquamatic Windshield Washers ($14),All 4 Power
Windows ($102),Power Seat 4 Way ($64),Magic-Circle Power Steering
($75),Power Brakes ($43),Full wheel covers ($17),White sidewall
tires ($33-50)Electric Clock (S),Automatic Interior Courtesy
Lighting (S),Vinyl amp; Nylon Upholstery (S),Full floor color
coordinated carpeting (S),Stainless front, rear, amp; side window
surround moldings (S),Full length bodyside stainless trim (S),and
it's fully functional Hydraulic power operated retractable hardtop
roof!In 1959 the Skyliner came standard with the 292 c.i. Mercury
V8 with 200HP and other options included the Big Block 332/225HP 2
BBL 8 amp; the rarely optioned power option of the 352/300HP 4 BBL
'Police Interceptor' V8 which was tuned to produce maximum power
and torque at a low rpm with a top speed of over 112mph such as
this particular example boasts along with the also rarely optioned
top-of-the-line 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission along
with the very desirable Power assisted four wheel drum brakes,
power steering, power windows, power seat amp; air conditioning!The
most dynamic feature of the Skyliner is its retractable roof which
at the press of a button under the dash opens the trunk to 80
degrees from which the roof emerges with the forward flap hanging
down to then move forward and lower and lock into place. To operate
the roof seven electric motors are required with the biggest in the
trunk which operates two very long screw jacks that raise and lower
the roof. Thirteen switches, 10 solenoids, 8 circuit breakers amp;
over 600 feet of wiring serve the electric motors! Needless to say
this roof operates exactly as it should having been thoroughly
overhauled as seen in our online video.This particular example has
been frame off restored with absolutely no expense spared in it's
beautiful original factory 'Torch Red with Colonial White' factory
color clear coat paint with a striking and also original and all
new factory correct specification OEM complimenting 'Torch Red Soft
Textured Vinyl Bloster amp; Raven Striped Fabric with Silver
Strand' interior and this is a car which was has obviously always
been garaged and well maintained with no history of any rust or
accidents. 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 frame off
restored both mechanically and cosmetically with the car's original
'FE' 352/300HP 4 BBL 'Police Interceptor Thunderbird Special' V8
engine and transmission being professionally removed and rebuilt,
along with virtually every other mechanical components. including
the front amp; rear wheel cylinders amp; brakes, the master
cylinder, the carburetor amp; the fuel pump, the upper amp; lower
ball joints amp; the shocks, the suspension etc etc. The engine is
extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and
the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears. The car also
has a rebuilt power steering control kit and pump. Restoration
receipts starting at over $22K for one receipt alone from 2015,
along with other related restoration and service records for much
more pay testament to this car extensive and complete preventive
service amp; restoration history and boasts service records dating
back to 1982, which also confirming the same ownership for all
these years!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 also has all new
glass, moldings, exhausts amp; four virtually new white-wall tires.
A recent full service was performed since we acquired the car at
our mechanic to ensure the car is absolutely turn key ready for its
new owners.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 Hardtop 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 with the highly desirable Big Block 352 cid
'Police Interceptor Thunderbird Special' V8 engine with dual
exhausts to say nothing of being fully loaded with virtually every
available factory option! 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 frame off
restored both cosmetically and mechanically as necessary over the
years example of an otherwise very stock and factory original
specification 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sykliner Retractable
Convertible with the big block 352 V8 engine and the more
sophisticated three speed 'Cruise-O-Matic' self shift transmission
with virtually every available factory option including PW, PS, PB
P seat amp; AC! Few finer or more desirable examples available
anywhere else!