The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is a full-size two-door automobile with a retractable hardtop which was produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States for the model years 1957, 1958 and 1959. Part of the Ford Fairlane range, the Skyliner had a complex mechanism which folded the front of the roof and retracted it under the rear decklid. It had three roof drive motors driving four lift jacks, four door-lock motors, ten solenoids, four locking mechanisms for the roof, and a total of 610 ft. At the time of its introduction, the Skyliner was the only true hardtop convertible in the world. Today, it has become a very valuable collectible car, with high-point, well-restored examples costing upwards of $73,830 (inc. sales fees Mecum Indianapolis 2013). This is a excellent example of a 2 + rating collector car. This 1957 Fairlane 500 Retractable has been in 1 family since new! The car was restored in the early 90’s and garaged kept since. This is a factory Raven black car with red interior which makes this very desirable in the collector world. The car is equipped with the optional 312 Special V-8 engine. The 312 cubic inch motor was rated @ 245hp. This is a Factory D - Code 245-HP Thunderbird 312 Special V-8, Fordomatic Automatic Transmission, 3.56 Rear Axle, Power Steering, Pushbutton AM Radio, Remote Spotlight Mirror, Correct Wide White Tires With Factory Hubcaps, Finished In Gorgeous Factory A - Code Raven Black, Correct Code Red Interior, Power Retractable Convertible Top, ** SAME FAMILY ONWED SINCE NEW!!! ** Body Off Restoration In 1990!, Original Owner’s Manual And Books Etc. Very Rare Factory Black Car That Stayed In Family Since New!

312 CI 245hp
Fordomatic Automatic
Power and Economy Settings
Power Steering
Pushbutton AM Radio
3.56 Rear Axle

Remote Spotlight Mirror
Retractable Hardtop Convertible
Correct Wide White Tires
Factory Code A - Raven Black
Red Interior
Original Owners Manual & Books
Assembled In Louisville Kentucky Plant Same Family Since New!

  Overall, you are buying a beautiful 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Retractable that has been cared for by 1 family since new. She runs and drives great and would make a highlight to anyone’s collection. It’s the car you have been looking for all your life! You know you want it, just hit the “Buy it Now”. DON’T PASS THIS ONE BY! We have a saying; “I should have bought it when I saw it” – Don’t let that be you!

  Most of our vehicles listed will sell before the auction ends. Do not wait until the end of the auction and lose your dream car. Please feel free to call us at 732-370-8800 if you want to purchase this vehicle immediately or have any questions. Ask for Sales and let us know you had seen it on eBay. The vehicle is located at our facility and can be inspected anytime during business hours. NOTE: Miles listed are what are showing and may not be actual on some vehicles. Just like any used vehicle you may find some very minor nicks or scratches due to normal use, wear and road debris. Please email us at Futureclassics@aol.com  if you have any questions on this vehicle. GOOD LUCK!

  SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AUCTION BEFORE ASKING YOUR QUESTIONS! Future Classics LLC is the #1 Classic and Collectible Vehicle dealer in the Northeast and one of the top in the country. We have been in business for over 20 years. We have been around long before these dealers were popping up out of nowhere to jump on the bandwagon and we will be here long after they are all gone. We are a broker of fine automobiles and do not restore or repair vehicles. We will accept overseas bidders if we are contacted by phone or email first.

Make sure all of your finances are secure beforeplacing a bid! A $500 deposit required within 24 hours of auction ending and payment due within 7 days of the auction ending. Bank wire transfer, or certified bank checks only. If the buyer backs out of the purchase, we reserve the right to retain the deposit for expenses and loss of sale. We also reserve the right to end the auction at any time due to advertisements on this vehicle.

Many of our vehicles are being sold on consignment and Future Classics LLC may not own this vehicle. The owner or previous owner of the vehicle gave all information; we cannot guarantee the vehicles history and can only go by the information that was provided to us. This is an OLD used vehicle. Future Classics llc. assumes no responsibility as to the authenticity, originality, physical condition or mileage of this vehicle and it may contain aftermarket parts. Although we do our best to answer any of your questions and provide accurate descriptions, we are not an expert on every vehicle ever produced. We will not be held responsible for the information provided to us by the vehicles owner or past owners.

VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS/IS, no warranty given or implied! These are old vehicles so please be realistic with your expectations on how they run and drive compared to a new vehicle. Call us at 732-370-8800 with your questions. Any emailed questions will be answered as quickly as possible.

Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by a consumer, except for licensing, registration & taxes. New Jersey residents must pay 7% sales tax. A $222.50 Documentary fee is also added to each car sold which covers processing of paperwork, pre vehicle delivery costs, cleanup, mailing of documents, and other documentary fees.

Door to door delivery is available. Buyers pay all shipping costs. Please contact Future Classics LLC at (732) 370-2323 for payment options or more info. Feel free to email us at Futureclassics@aol.comfor more information. Good Luck and Happy Bidding.

  Payment may be made by Cashier’s Check, Wire Transfer or Cash in person. Credit Card payments will have a 3% processing fee added to the total. Credit Cards must be in the name of the buyer. We take PayPal payments for deposits only unless buyer agrees to pay all fees. We will only accept Wire Transfer as payment from out of country buyers.

  Financing is available on all of our vehicles with rates starting at 4.99% for Late Model vehicles and 6.99% for Classic and Specialty vehicles. Contact us at 732-370-8800 for a credit application.

  Warranties are available on most cars from 3 months to 60 months for vehicles 20 years and newer and under 150,000 miles. Rates starting from $295.00! Contact Future Classics at 732-370-8800 for more information.

  Local, regional, and world wide shipping available. Prices are estimated for average sized cars and may be subject to change + or - at any time due to vehicle size and weight, weather conditions, location and fuel prices. Contact us for actual costs. We can deliver your vehicle with our own equipment anywhere in the Northeast for $2.00 a loaded mile + tolls.

Continental US Estimated Rates:

 

Our Dealership to Los Angeles, California Region Open Carrier: $1,250
Our Dealership to Los Angeles, California Region Enclosed Carrier: $2,000
Our Dealership to Seattle Washington Region Open Carrier: $1,250
Our Dealership to Seattle Washington Region Enclosed Carrier $1,800
Our Dealership to Dallas Texas Region Open Carrier: $1,000
Our Dealership to Dallas Texas Region Enclosed Carrier: $1,300
Our Dealership to Southern Florida Region Open Carrier: $750
Our Dealership to Southern Florida Region Enclosed Carrier: $1,000
Our Dealership to Chicago Illinois Region Open Carrier: $700
Our Dealership to Chicago Illinois Region Enclosed Carrier: $850
Our Dealership to Boston Massachusetts Region Open Carrier: $600
Our Dealership to Boston Massachusetts Region Enclosed Carrier $700
Our Dealership to Long Island New York Region Open Carrier $400
Our Dealership to Long Island New York Region Enclosed Carrier $450

Our Dealership to Washington DC Region Open Carrier $400
Our Dealership to Washington DC Region Enclosed Carrier $500

International Shipping Estimated Rates:

New York Port to Brisbane / Sydney Australia Ports: $2,100
New York Port to Felixstowe UK Port: $1,200
New York Port to Le Havre France Port : $1,200
New York Port to Bremerhaven Germany Port: $1,200
New York Port to Rotterdam Netherland Port: $1,200
New York Port to Genoa Italy Port: $1,300
New York Port to Haifa Israel Port: $1,500
New York Port to Gulf Countries Ports: $1,750

 

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  Future Classics LLC will on occasion send out Second Chance Offers at the end of our auctions to the top bidders. To separate our Second Chance Offers with scammers, we will include our contact info so you know it is legitimate. Also the Second Chance Offers we send will be through eBay and you can check your messages to be sure that are real.