1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:53576 Color: Red /
Red/Black

Location:

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:5.9 liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear

Condition:
Used
Year: 1959
Interior Color: Red/Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Fairlane
Trim: Retractable
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 53,576
Power Options: Power Windows
Sub Model: Skyliner Retractable
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Red

You are bidding on a 1959 Ford Fairlane Galaxie 500 Skyliner Retractable.

This was truly a “garage” find – which is just how I like to find them. An elderly gentleman passed on and willed the car to his son, who had no interest in keeping her.

The car sat idle, in a heated garage for decades. 25 years to be exact. Before being put into “storage” the father attempted a restoration. He painted the car – and, as you might guess, not professionally. There is orange peel in the paint, but – can be an excellent driver. She won’t win Pebble Beach but is sure to wow them at every local drive in car show.

The retractable top works 100%. In fact, we were able to locate an NOS power top switch and have since replaced it, increasing the reliability. It is a sight to behold watching this 1950’s technology in action. Jaw dropping.

The top works exactly as Ford intended and is shown in operation in the attached video link. It is truly a thrill to see the top go up or down. The trunk compartment, by the way, is in great condition and original.

Incidentally, the Retractable also has the optional Thunderbird engine, which makes this car more rare.

The car is rust free and runs very well. We have recently replaced the starter and re-cored the radiator, which was leaking.

She starts up on the first turn of the key.

She drives straight and we recently replaced the brakes also – (and booster I believe) to assure that you can drive her anywhere – and stop.

The interior is good – better than average but wears seat covers, which wasn’t uncommon for the day. We have not removed them – so assume that new covers may be needed if you don’t like the covers that are on there now.

She only as 53, 576 miles on the clock, which we believe to be original. One look at the car and you’ll agree. She drives like a car with the specified miles also. I have no proof of the mileage other than to say that if it were 153,000 miles, she wouldn’t be in this fine shape.

Values on these Retractables are climbing. A restored version can bring $60 to $70,000 – and I believe that it won’t be long until they eclipse $100,000. The market is very bullish on this rare car. And the color is just perfect.

The chrome is in restored condition – meaning it was restored 25 years ago – but stored correctly – and, although not perfect, is still very presentable. I might also mention that I’m not asking $60,000 for the car either – in fact, far less. Let the market decide what a rare, original, low mileage Retractable is worth.

She is not new – nor is she a show car. The hubcaps are original and in good shape. The stainless fender skirts DO come with the car also – but I preferred the car without them on. Regardless, they are included. The windows all work as does the radio. The passenger side window has a crack in it – but an entirely new window kit (all four) is available on Ebay for less than $500.

She has a very throaty V8 rumble – and gets constant comments. I have to finish my 1960 Electra 225 Convertible restoration, so this beauty needs to go.

This car is sold – as is – where is – inspections are encouraged and requests for additional pictures are always accommodated. There is no warranty implied and no guarantees made. We will certainly honor independent inspection services at your expense. We will assist in worldwide shipping. The car can stay in enclosed storage for up to 30 days at no expense.

She has a clean and clear title and is stored comfortably inside.

Here is the link to the Youtube video showing the top in operation. It seems to jerk - but that is only because my nephew was stopping and starting the operation to test the new switch. The top operates very smoothly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHhasPgLW3s

Thank you for looking.

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