Body off frame restoration by Jerry's Classic Cars. If you know who
he is nothing more needs to be said. If you don't know who he is,
his shop specializes in very high quality restorations of 57-59
Ford's. The gentleman we acquired this car from had Jerry's
completely restore this car in 2014. He drove it a handful of times
and then it was parked. It was serviced just prior to us purchasing
it and we also gave it our own inspection and service.
EXTERIOR: This car is absolutely beautiful, the colors are
stunning! I always think of a retractable as a Transformers the way
the hardtop roof and trunk lid opens and folds. It puts on a show
for people. The body is, no rust or damage. It is painted smooth
and glossy with just a few minor imperfections you'd have to look
for. When they restored it every piece of chrome and trim were
replaced or restored. All the weatherstrips were replaced. Features
include dual deluxe mirrors, polished stainless steel fender skirts
and a continental kit hanging off the back. It's rolling on radial
white wall tires with the deluxe hubcaps.
INTERIOR: It is exceptionally nice inside. I love the tri-tone
seats with the silver piping, it matches the exterior beautifully.
The seats have been rebuilt, they are nice and firm and the
upholstery fits without any wrinkles. The door panels are so
beautiful I would hang them on my wall like artwork. The inside
metal trim is all painted smooth and glossy. The entire instrument
panel, knobs, glove box and steering wheel look great. Everything
works including the clock. Nice looking embroidered floor mats on
the floor and the headliner inside the retractable top looks
new.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The engine bay is restored right back to its
factory condition. It has a smooth running 332 engine. It's wearing
the stock valve covers and air cleaner that have been painted
really nice. Features include power steering, electric wipers, and
the washer fluid bag. Every component looks proper and clean.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Inside the trunk area is restored meticulously.
Really, everything I see in there looks brand new. The metal s all
painted slick. Complete plaid liner kit. All of the hydraulic rams,
electric motors, wiring, cables look brand new. It has the metal
tub in the center, that's where you place things that you don't
want crushed by the hardtop.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame and all the components were
disassembled and restored. The floors are all clean metal and
painted in a chip guard that's been color matched to the car. The
suspension, steering and brakes were rebuilt. The dual exhaust and
the fuel system were replaced. It has the Cruise-o-Matic
transmission.
SERVICE: We inspected this car and replaced the needle and seat in
the carburetor, adjusted the timing, changed the oil, cleaned the
ground to the headlights, replaced the brake light switch.
This beautiful car has been restored by the country's leading
expert on 57-59 Fords. You can rest assured it functions as well as
it looks. I would assume his restoration cost today far exceeds the
cost of this car!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
appointment with a salesman to see that car. Without an appointment
there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
your admission will be refunded, and you will be given a 1 year
membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Power steering
Retractable top
Continental kit
Stainless skirts
Deluxe hubcaps
Radial white walls
Dual mirrors
Exhaust tips
Electric wipers
Embroidered mats
Padded dash
