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1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable Hardtop Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:67500 Color: Red/White /
  Red/White
Location:

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:390
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: D7RW196176
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Red/White
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Fairlane
Trim: Custom
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Convertible
Mileage: 67,500
Power Options: Power Windows
Exterior Color: Red/White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

1957 Ford Skyliner Retractable

Nothing to spend.  Excellent condition. This must be close to the best driving 57 Skyliner in America.  It just had a $2,000 service including replacing the rear engine seal!  It is driven every weekend (weather permitting).  It is reliable and  comfortable and has no problems handing the NYC traffic.  Driven regularly on weekend excursions.  This summer it has done 3 x 250 mile trips out of town without fault.  It has a  1968 390 motor (which gives this car the power and dependability it lacked from new). Car had a frame off restoration about 14 years ago, still showing extremely well - custom interior in beautiful condition.  Two nickel size rust spots showing through near back wheels.  Two mechanics have described it as a ‘miracle’ car.  It has all its factory original metal underneath, including sills.  Left rear sill has been repaired at some time and has the only filler I know of.  This car is equally at home doing 70 mph or in heavy Manhattan traffic. It is not an original trailer queen - it has a few squeaks and minor paint chips - it is a solid, proper working classic.  You don’t need to spend a a dollar to drive this home across the country.  You could do anything with this car, leave as is or lightly restore to original with minimum effort. $1,000’s spent in the last 2 years to make this a fabulous driving car (all work carried out be professionals), including:

 

·         New custom power window system (not a one-fits-all, but custom made regulators for a 57 Skyliner)

·         New Battery

·         New Starter motor

·         New 145 amp Alternator conversion

·         New Power steering pump

·         Power disc front brake conversion

·         Complete new duel exhaust system

·         Electronic ignition conversion

·         Electronic fuel pump conversion

·         New Concealed iphone player in the ashtray

·         New tires (only driven about 2000 miles on them)

·         New Front end- tie rods/ball joints

·         New Neutral Safety Switch

·         New Adjustable headrests on original seats (professionally fitted).  Can remove them, if so desire

·         New 3 point front seat belts (professionally fitted) - the original quarter window panels come with the car, if you want to remove them

·         New Racing harness rear belts (professionally fitted) - can be hidden away behind rear seat if desire - designed for kids

·         Roof working well - just serviced by a professional New England club specialist

·         Hard to find windscreen vents and controller parts for Select Aire  included (you could match it up with a vintage air system)

·         Great condition Town & Country Radio (I do not know if it works, it lights up when power is connected, but I don’t have a speaker to test it)

·         A few spare parts, including original power window gang switch and one single switch (I don’t know if they work) so you could convert the current system to a factory look (single switches available new), power seat switch

·         New custom car cover.

·         Retractable club and factory manuals

 

I am returning overseas, so very sensible reserve in the mid-$20,000's.  Clear title.  Sold with Bill of Sale and U.S. Department of State will send you the registration papers once your payment clears (it currently has diplomatic plates, which are not transferrable).

 

Happy to help with loading for transport at your expense.  Car will not leave my possession until funds have cleared in full.  No paypal payment, other than deposit within 48 hours of close of auction.

 

No warranty express or implied.  Mileage is a guess not documented. I reserve the right to cancel auction early. Email any questions and I am happy to answer. Car available to inspect by appointment.

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