1958 Ford Fairlane 500 4 Door Good Restorable Condition Under 80000 Original Ml on 2040-cars
Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Well, here's where I tell you what's wrong and what's right. It needs a little of this and that. but, it's fairly complete (all the parts are there except for a few tiny pieces) The chromes all there but, some isn't perfect. (see pics) The VIN number says it's a 332 but, when parts were gotten for it, they were the wrong ones so, the 352 parts fit. Must be a 352. The exterior has some surface rust in spots and the rear fenders need repair. The rest of the car has only a little surface rust on it in places. Needs paint terrible bad. The interior is all original, coming unstitched with age. It does run really well. The only thing keeping it off the road is a leaky power steering hose and the slave cylinder needs rebuilt. Now, here's what right. Never been wrecked, all the electric stuff ( power windows, 6 way power seat, radio, etc, ) all work. Got some spare parts for it that I'll throw in the trunk. Runs pretty sound. Third owner. was bought in 1958 by a doctor in my small town, then, grandmother bought it from them. then, I became owner. AT THE END OF THE AUCTION, A DEPOSIT OF 500.00 IS NEEDED TO HOLD THE CAR. THIS DEPOSIT IS NON REFUNDABLE. (keeps the tire kickers away) AND THE BALANCE ON PICKUP OF THE CAR.! NO. CHECKS ! BUYER ARRANGES SHIPPING !!
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