1959 Ford Fairlane 500 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

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1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner

The Galaxie was introduced part way through the 1959 model year, so some of these cars are found at car shows labeled as a Fairlane 500 or a Fairlane 500 Galaxie. But with the mid year introduction, a new Thunderbird look and formal two door fixed hardtop was the foundation of the Galaxie sub series, with Sunliner convertible and Skyliner retractable gaining the nomenclature as well. Few recall that the Galaxie name and trim level was also applied to two and four door post and four door hardtop body styles, as well. Thx Hagerty.com

For auction, a 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner showing 79,500 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Twenty years ago Skyliners were one of the hottest cars in the collector market, and while values have cooled a bit, their coolness certainly hasn't.Hardtop convertibles are common today, but in 1959, it was truly space age and special. This car has no keys and when the engine was found to be seized.

Exterior
Once gleaming Raven Black paint is now weathered with plenty of patina and surface rust about, especially on the trunk lid which is rusted end to end. Glimmers of greatness prevail including the design of the rear fascia with distinctive round tail lights with reverse light atop the fins and in profile, the long sweeping decklid is accentuated by the quarter panel trim. The grille is intact and some of the major chrome pieces are in decent shape and both bumpers retain their rubber fronted dagmars. Fender ornaments prevail ahead of the curved windshield while the Skyliner band anchoring the C-pillars is a true field mark.

Interior
Red and black is the palette on the inside beginning with the door panels which are quintessentially 1950's with bold patterns and layers of color and both doors present in rough shape with the passenger door faring worse and its window is cracked. The seats are constructed of vinyl and cloth and while the front split bench is in poor condition, the rear seat is in stand out condition compared to the rest of the interior which is faded and tattered, as in the case of the package shelf, or simply weathered. The dash and instrument cluster show patina and discoloration but appears to be complete including all of the ivory plastic knobs. There is an AM radio and clock in the center and the floor is covered with a rubber mat. Spare parts, hub caps, trim pieces and other various items now reside in the roof's sizable stowage area.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a rusty and weathered 332ci V8 once rated at 225 horsepower and fueled via a 2-barrel carburetor. Behind it, a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic which sends power to the Ford 9" rear with 2.91 gears.

Undercarriage
We first note that the frame of the car is rotted in a few areas. Suspension includes coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back and drum brakes are employed both front and back.

Drive-Ability
There are no keys for the car and upon manual turning we found the engine tobe siezed.
B9EW196877

B-332ci 2bbl 225hp V8
9-1959
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
W-Fairlane 500 Galaxie Retractable Hardtop
196877-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 51A-Fairlane 500 Galaxie Retractable Hardtop
COLOR A-Raven Black
TRIM 56-Red & White Vinyl, Black Cloth
DATE 18C-March 18th
TRANS 4-Cruise O Matic 3-Speed Automatic
AXLE 5-Ford 9" 2.91 Conventional

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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