For Sale: 1959 Ford Fairlane in Rogers, Minnesota

This 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner combines rare collector value with showstopping engineering - a car built to turn heads and hold its worth! The 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner represents one of the most ambitious engineering achievements to come out of Detroit's golden era. Ford completely redesigned its lineup for 1959, a transformation striking enough to earn the Gold Medal for Exceptional Styling at the Brussels World's Fair. The restyled cars introduced a sculpted, overhanging brow above dual headlights set into flatter, lower front fenders - a look that felt distinctly modern for the era. The Galaxie name itself was Ford's nod to the country's growing fascination with the Space Age, and the trim level backed up its aspirational badge with bright metal surrounds on the headlights and matching brightwork sweeping across the rear quarter panels, setting it apart as Ford's new top-tier offering for 1959. That same year also closed out one of the most remarkable chapters in automotive engineering: the Skyliner retractable hardtop. First introduced in 1957, the Skyliner was originally developed for the Continental Mark II before Ford shelved that plan and adapted the technology for its Fairlane line instead. The result was a car that looked like a hardtop with the roof up and drove like a convertible with it down - the steel top folding and disappearing entirely into the trunk at the touch of a button. Making it happen took 10 solenoids, 7 high-torque motors, 610 feet of wiring, and a maze of relays and microswitches, a level of mechanical complexity that still impresses restorers and engineers today. 1959 was the Skyliner's final model year, and it went out as a genuine rarity: of the nearly 500,000 Galaxies Ford built that year, only 12,915 were Skyliners. That scarcity, combined with the model's engineering pedigree, makes this a standout piece of American automotive history. This particular example comes to us from a southern collector who clearly enjoyed the car while under their stewardship. Powering this '59 Skyliner is a 332 cubic inch V8 engine fed by a single 2 barrel carburetor that together were said to have produced 225 horsepower when new. Exhaust exits this Ford's powerplant via a dual exhaust setup that produces a wonderfully throaty sound out of the tailpipes. The Ford Y-Block is mated to an automatic transmission that makes this iconic Hide-Away Hardtop an easy car for anybody to drive and enjoy. Further adding to the overall drivability of this 1959 Ford Fairlane Skyliner are several fantastic options. At the top of that list is power steering, allowing you to maneuver in and out of tight parking spot with one hand. Additionally a pair of chrome outside mirrors are mounted atop the front fenders, greatly improving visibility down the side of this fantastic 50s Ford. Riding on a set of wide whitewall radial tires mounted on steel wheels that are accented with full Thunderbird turbine wheel covers capped off with the Sunray Emblem, this '59 Ford has a great look and an even better ride cruising down the road. The retractable hide-away hardtop works great, raising and lowering easily with the simple push of a button. The exterior of this 1959 Ford Fairlane Skyliner has been refinished in Raven Black paint that completes the exterior look of the car. The interior of this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner is absolutely gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in a Tri-Tone color scheme consisting of Red, Black and White upholstery, accented with silver-colored welting, together elevating the overall, contrasting look of this Skyliner. The red and black upholstered door panels with silver-colored trim, the red painted dash, white sun visors and steering wheel, black carpeting, and "Skyliner" embroidered floor mats are all in terrific condition as well and they all retain a superb stock look. The space-age instrument cluster is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, along with indicator lights for battery charging, oil pressure, and turn signal operation. The dash is finished off with various other vehicle controls, an ashtray, AM radio, clock, and locking glovebox. Whether you're adding to your collection of FoMoCo masterpieces or you're buying your very first classic car, this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!

*332 Cu. In. V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*Automatic Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*Power Steering
*Wide Whitewall Radial Tires w/ Sunray Emblem Wheel Covers
*Power Retractable Hardtop Works Great!
*Exterior Refinished in Raven Black
*Red/White/Black Tri-Color Interior
*AM Radio
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 6,551 Miles
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