1957 Meteor Rideau500 2dr Hardtop on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:199999

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Engine:292 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear

Year: 1957
Make: Ford
Drive Type: RWD
Model: Fairlane
Mileage: 199,999
Trim: Meteor Rideau 500

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Here is an extremely rare 1957 Meteor Rideau 500 2 door hardtop. This is the Canadian equivalent to the Fairlane 500. Total production was only 2,254 units. There are only a handful of these cars in restored or nice presentable condition left. This car is an older frame off restoration that has always been garaged and cared for - I believe it was restored in the early 1990's, and was a West Coast car since new. It still presents very well and is a beautiful driver. Paint is very nice with some small chipped areas. It is painted in the original yellow/black/white tri-tone color scheme, but the yellow is brighter than the original Ford color that year. Stainless is intact and shows pretty well -- there are some minor dings and marks in the trim, but still looks very good. Interior is very nice presentable original, with some wear on the driver's seat cushion. Original padded dash and visors are nice. The weatherstripping on the driver's door needs to be adjusted so the door fits the quarter panel a little better -- it seems that the reproduction weatherstrips are a too thick or stiff, and that holds the door out slightly. I am missing the small "Rideau500" trunk script. Very clean inside and out, and is very clean underneath. This Meteor has Master Guide power steering, Swift Sure power brakes, and is powered by a 292 yblock and the 3 speed Ford-O-Matic auto trans. New Diamondback Classic www tires just mounted. It runs and drives out great - I would be confident to drive this car anywhere, and it gathers a lot of great attention where ever it goes, as it is a really striking car. Again, this is an older restoration in excellent condition, and I rate this car as a beautiful driver, but it is not a #1 show car. I have this car stored in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. Since this car is advertised in other publications and venues, I may end this auction at any time. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Payment is by certified funds. Good luck and happy bidding!

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