Vehicle Description
This 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner is gorgeous 50s cruiser with
tasteful performance upgrades and was the beneficiary of a frame
off restoration. In 1958, American car sales took a bit of a dip
due to the economic recession at the time. Likewise, experts had
predicted that American preferences would begin shifting away from
large, full-size cars to smaller more economy-focused automobiles
such as the Rambler and Studebaker Lark. Nonetheless, the Ford
Motor Company re-vamped the styling across its entire passenger car
line. Sporting new front ends with totally redesigned hoods
complete with a faux scoop, new-look "Honeycomb" grilles, new
fender-mounted "Gun-Sight" ornaments, and updated parking lights
and bumpers, the '58 Fords had a new, more futuristic appearance.
Down the sides, the gold anodized trim was both widened and
lengthened from the previous year's design, running nearly the full
length of the 1958 Fords. At the rear, the taillight assembly was
completely redesigned, featuring a chrome trim enclosing dual oval
taillights (one brake light and one turn signal) that straddled a
rectangular backup light. Sitting atop the Ford passenger car
hierarchy in 1958 was the Fairlane 500, which was FoMoCo's top trim
level. Of course, the most expensive Fairlane 500s were the
convertible models, the Retractable Hide-Away Hardtop "Skyliner"
and the more conventional Softtop "Sunliner." In total, Ford
produced 35,029 '58 Sunliners which made up about 3% of Ford's
total production in 1958. Under the hood on this particular '58
Ford Sunliner is an upgraded 390 Cubic Inch V8 engine outfitted
with a Tri-Power (three 2-barrel) carburetor setup believed to
create over 400 horsepower when new. The NOM 390 V8 is backed by a
Cruise-O-Matic Automatic transmission ensuring that just about
anybody can take this 1958 Fairlane 500 for a spin around the
block. Exhaust exits the 6 barrel 390 via a dual exhaust setup that
gives this 1958 Sunliner a nice throaty sound. This 1958 Ford
Convertible is loaded with fantastic options! With power steering,
getting in and out of tight spaces at the local car show or
drive-in is a total breeze and the overall driving experience is
much improved. Power brakes makes bringing this '58 Ford Fairlane
Convertible to a complete stop much easier and, for added
reliability, the original single master cylinder has been upgraded
to a dual master cylinder and the brake booster was upgraded to a
more modern unit as well. The ivory vinyl power convertible top is
in fantastic shape and goes up and down with the simple pull or
push of a button mounted under the dash. This 1958 Ford Sunliner is
riding on a set of wide whitewall bias-ply tires wrapped around
chrome wire wheels with spinner knock-off hubcaps, giving this
convertible a truly classic look. The exterior has been refinished
in a beautiful Gulfstream Blue that complements the outstanding
chrome and brightwork around the exterior of the car. The interior
on this 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible is absolutely
stunning! The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in
Colonial White Vinyl with Gulfstream pleated Vinyl matching the
exterior appearance of this gorgeous Fifties Ford. The dash,
Gulfstream/Colonial White upholstered door panels, steering wheel,
and carpeting are all in fantastic condition as well and all appear
to be in their stock configuration. The Gulfstream painted dash is
equipped with a semi-circular 120 MPH speedometer, temperature
gauge, and fuel gauge, as well as a clock and Town and Country AM
radio. Whether you're purchasing your first classic car or you're
adding to your existing Blue Oval collection, this 1958 Ford
Fairlane 500 Sunliner would make an excellent choice. Give us a
call today at 763-428-7337!
*Upgraded 390 Cu. In. V8
*Upgraded Tri-Power Carburetor Setup
*Cruise-O-Matic Automatic
*Ivory Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Frame Off Restoration
*Gulfstream Blue Exterior
*Gulfstream/Colonial White Interior
*Wide Whitewall Tires on Chrome Wire Wheels w/ Spinner Hubcaps
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 15 Miles
