1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SKYLINER

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is powered by a Thunderbird Special 312ci Y-block V8 mated to a three-speed Ford-O-Matic transmission. Finished in red and white two-tone over a matching interior, this classic is now offered by the seller with documentation and a clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent a complete restoration 
• Color-matched Hide-Away hardtop 
• Factory AM radio  

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Arizona 

EXTERIOR

• Red and white two-tone paint 
• Color-matched Hide-Away hardtop 
• Continental kit 
• Dual chrome side mirrors 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch steel wheels
  • Polished wire wheel covers
  • Spinner center caps  
• American Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Red and white Airweave vinyl upholstery
• Protective plastic covers 
• Power-adjustable split-bench 
• Factory AM radio
• Heater
• Power steering 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer 
  • Temperature 
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 73,149 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• Thunderbird Special 312ci Y-block V8
  • 245 horsepower 
  • 9.7:1 compression ratio 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Manual drum brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 51A - Fairlane 500 Skyliner hardtop convertible
• COLOR, E - Colonial White paint 
• TRIM, BG - Brown Airweave vinyl  
• DATE, 23E - May 23, 1957

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Ford is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Documentation