Vehicle Description
This 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner is an absolutely
stunning example and is loaded with numerous options. 1959 was a
notable year for the Ford Motor Company in that it completely
redesigned its product offerings. All of these changes led to what
some deemed one of the most beautiful Fords ever built with the
1959 Ford winning the Gold Medal for Exceptional Styling at the
Brussels World Fair. The new-look '59 Fords had flatter front
fenders housing the dual headlights and the flatter-looking hoods
to the rear fenders with molded back-up lights. Being that the
world was infatuated with the Space Race in the late 50s, the
American automakers, including Ford, adopting space-inspired
nomenclature and design influences with 1959 being the first year
that Ford adopted the "Galaxie" moniker for its top-of-the-line
trim level. Of the nearly half million Galaxies produced by Ford in
1959, only 12,915 were the Skyliner model which makes this
particular vehicle quite rare. The Skyliner, of course, being the
convertible with a retractable hardtop that fully retracted into
the rear portion of the vehicle and gave the cars the looks of a
hardtop with open feel of a convertible. FoMoCo spent a fortune
developing the underlying technology for its iconic Skyliner though
it was originally slated for the Continental Mark II. When that
idea was scrapped, Ford's engineers retrofitted the retractable to
its Fairlane models and debuted the Skyliner in 1956 for the '57
models. With the use of 10 solenoids, 7 high-torque motors, 610
feet of wire, along with numerous relays and microswitches, the
retractable hardtop is still to this day a true feat of
engineering. Under the hood on this '59 Galaxie Skyliner is a 352
Cubic Inch V8 engine paired with a single 4 barrel carburetor that
pushed out 300 horsepower when new. The 352 V8 is hooked up to an
Automatic transmission so that anybody can have the pleasure of
driving this iconic 50s cruiser. Being that the Galaxie was a top
trim level for Ford back in 1959, they are usually (like this one)
loaded with options. With power steering, getting in and out of
those tight spaces at car shows or at the local drive-in is a
breeze. Power brakes makes bringing this beautiful Ford to a
complete stop much easier. A rear mounted continental kit adds to
classic 50s look of the car. The exterior on this '59 Skyliner has
been beautifully refinished in a two-tone paint scheme consisting
of Torch Red and Colonial White. Riding on wide whitewall bias-ply
tires with full Thunderbird Wheel Covers with the Sunray Emblem,
this '59 Ford has a great look cruising down the road. The chrome
and brightwork around the exterior of this 1959 Ford has a
fantastic appearance as well. The Torch Red retractable hardtop
goes up and down with ease and is operated using an under-dash
mounted switch. The interior on this 1959 Retractable is absolutely
stunning! The front and rear bench seat has been beautifully
reupholstered in Torch Red and Colonial White Vinyl accented with
silver piping along with Raven Black Fabric inserts with Silver
Strand. The tri-tone door panels are in wonderful condition as well
with Red and Black Vinyl with silver trim inserts. The red painted
dash and white steering wheel appear to be in their stock
configuration as well and are in fantastic shape. The dash is
equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel
gauge, as well as a clock and push-button AM radio. The power
windows go up and down with simple flick of a button. Whether
you're looking to purchase your very first classic car or you want
to add to your existing blue oval collection, this 1959 Ford
Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner would make an excellent addition.
Give us a call today!
*352 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Automatic Transmission
*Continental Kit
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Power Retractable Hardtop
*Torch Red/Colonial White Exterior
*Red/White Vinyl Bench Seats w/ Black Cloth Inserts
*Power Windows
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 82,324 Miles
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