Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 is a fantastically coordinated total
package inside and out that keeps all the right vintage pieces -
right down to the working AM radio. And there have been just the
right investments to make sure it remains a cool cruiser.
You can famously get a Ford n black, but this one was upgraded to
it later in life. It makes an ideal mix of a good gloss, but an
overall driver-quality finish that's easy to take out on the road.
And the full appeal is seen in how straight the panels are and how
the doors operate confidently. The brightwork package that makes
this icon is complete, including the wraparound chrome bumpers,
correct hood ornament, and extra-wide grille are all clean and
bright. The sweeping side trim had one of its most graceful dips
thanks to the streak of premium gold built right in. And the
extra-long tailfin that started at the door handle gave these
full-size cars some Thunderbird flair - a feeling that was
continued with the afterburner tail lights. Bright dual exhaust
tips, whitewall tires, and even a spotlight for display are all
part of a fun vintage package.
The darkness is continued inside on the seats, carpet, and dash.
It's broken up nicely by a tastefully contrasting white on the door
panels and headliner. It has the right presentation for a
thoughtful driver's classic. For example, the seats now have comfy
velour inserts and the window felts have the look of new. Plus,
everything you love about these icons is still in place. This
includes the artful steering wheel, bright dash, working dome
lights, and even the AM radio that's still cranking tunes. And
there's just something special about being able to roll down all
the side glass of a pillarless hardtop coupe.
Forward-tilt hoods always feel like they have a sporty style, so
it's nice to reveal the Thunderbird Special V8. The trim tag tells
us this was optioned with the factory with the larger 312
cubic-inch V8 with a four-barrel carburetor on top. Since it still
carries those specs today, it's nice to have it looking so clean
and honest. This tidy engine bay also shows off the good care and
an upgraded aluminum radiator that makes this a solid cruiser. This
is the kind of classic coupe that likes you to feel the road, but
features like the smooth ride, Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission,
and hum of the dual exhaust make cruising the boulevard a nice
experience.
This Fairlane 500 is the sharp-looking hardtop that's fun to show
off everywhere. So if you believe in enjoying your icons to the
fullest, don't miss this cool-cruising Ford. Call now!
