This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner convertible is powered by a replacement 352ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. The car was refinished in blue and white over color-coordinated upholstery, and additional details include a power-retractible “Hide-Away” hardtop, 14″ steel wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, chrome bumpers and trim, a Continental spare tire kit, and an Alpine CD stereo.
The factory 292ci V8 was removed and a replacement 352ci V8 was installed.
Features include an Edelbrock carburetor, finned valve covers, an aluminum radiator, and a chrome-finished air cleaner housing.
Work performed in preparation for the sale involved performing fluid changes in addition to rebuilding the carburetor and replacing the fuel filter, exhaust flange gaskets, and ignition components.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed automatic transmission.
The differential fluid was replaced in preparation for the sale.
The car was finished from the factory in two-tone Starmist Blue and Colonial White (FE) and have been repainted as part of the refurbishment.
Exterior details include a power-retractible “Hide-Away” hardtop in addition to hooded headlights, rear tailfins, dual side mirrors, and a chrome grille, bumpers, window surrounds, and side moldings. T
The power-retractible top was serviced in preparation for the sale.
Body-color 14″ steel wheels wear turbine-style covers and are mounted with 215/75 Hankook Kinergy ST narrow-whitewall tires that were mounted in preparation for the sale.
The car is equipped with an extended rear bumper and a Continental kit spare wheel mount.
Braking is provided by power-assisted discs with cross-drilled rotors in the rear.
The interior features front and rear bench seats upholstered in blue vinyl with patterned cloth inserts along with a color-coordinated dashboard, carpets, and door panels.
Appointments include an analog clock, wind-up windows, a locking glove compartment, vent windows, lap belts, and an Alpine CD stereo.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a horizontally sweeping 120-mph speedometer and supplementary gauges.
The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 98k miles, total mileage is unknown.
