1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 17,502-mile 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 is powered by a rebuilt, numbers-matching 292ci V8 mated to a rebuilt, numbers-matching three-speed Fordomatic automatic transmission. Finished in Flame Red and Colonial White two-tone over a Colonial vinyl and Red Silver-Shadow cloth interior, this classic is now offered by the selling dealer with past titles, engine and transmission rebuild receipt, service records, and clear title.

Highlights

• 17,502 original miles according to title 
• Original engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt in 2004
• Factory AM Radio 
• Continental kit 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Virginia 

EXTERIOR

• Flame Red and Colonial White two-tone paint 
• Fender skirts 
• Continental kit 
• Wraparound windshield
• Rocker panel trim 

Updates

•  Exterior color changed from original Woodsmoke Gray and Colonial White two-tone in 2013

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch steel wheels 
  • Ford wheel covers 
• 205/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Colonial vinyl and Red Silver-Shadow cloth upholstery
• Bench seat
• Factory AM radio
• Clock 
• Power steering 
• Column-mounted automatic shifter 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Temperature
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 17,502 miles
  • True mileage according to title 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 292ci V8
  • 212 horsepower
  • 9.1:1 compression ratio
  • Two-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Fordomatic drive 

Service History Highlights 

• Engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt in 2004
  • Hardend valve seats 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 3.10 gears
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 63A: Fairlane 500 Club Victoria 
• COLOR, TE: Woodsmoke Gray and Colonial White two-tone paint 
• TRIM, AJ: Colonial vinyl and Red Silver-Shadow cloth 
• DATE, 17G: July 17, 1957
• TRANS, 3: Three-speed Fordomatic automatic 
• AXLE, 1: 3.10:1 rear axle ratio 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Surface rust visible on undercarriage 
• Rear differential has a leak 
• Instrument lights and horn are in need of repair

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Past titles since second owner
• Engine and transmission rebuild receipt 
• Service records 
  • Paint
  • Continental kit
  • Disc brake installation