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1957 57 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible * No Reserve ! * 68,000 Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:68000 Color: TRIM AND ODD PARTS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SALE
Location:

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:292
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1957
Mileage: 68,000
Make: Ford
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Fairlane
Trim: FAIRLANE 500
Drive Type: RWD
Disability Equipped: No

1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 CONVERTIBLE

  • 292 V8
  • 2 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
  • POWER STEERING
  • POWER TOP
  • POWER SEAT
  • CONTINENTAL KIT
  • 68,000 MILES


THIS CAR JUST CAME OUT OF 15 YEARS OF STORAGE.  THE BODY IS PRETTY SOLID AND WAS REPAINTED THE ORIGINAL BLACK.  IT STILL HAS A DECENT SHINE. IT IS A NICE DRIVER QUALITY PAINT JOB. THERE ARE SOME MINOR NICKS, SCUFFS AND SMALL AREAS WHERE THE PAINT CHIPPED (WHEEL WELL) ALL JUST TYPICAL FOR AGE.  THE CAR HAS HAD SOME PREVIOUS BODY WORK.  THE TRUNK IS VERY SOLID. THE FLOORS HAVE HAD SOME WORK IN THE PAST AND HAVE A FEW SPOTS OF RUST ON THEM.  THEY ARE NOT BAD AND THERE ARE NO STRUCTURAL ISSUES.  THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND REAR WINDOW ARE IN VERY NICE CONDITION. THEY WERE REPLACED RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR WENT INTO STORAGE.  THE BUMPERS AND TRIM ARE IN NICE CONDITON, BUT NOT SHOW QUALITY. THERE ARE SOME MINOR MARKS HERE AND THERE ON THE TRIM. IT IS NOT NOTICEABLE FROM 5 FEET AWAY. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATES EASILY MANUALLY.  THE TOP DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH THE SWITCH. IM NOT SURE IF ITS A FUSE, PUMP, LINE OR WHATEVER, NEVER LOOKED INTO IT. OPERATES EASILY.

THE INTERIOR IS IN NICE CONDITION. THE SEATS, CARPET AND DOOR PANELS WERE ALSO REPLACED PRIOR TO  STORAGE. THE DASH AND GAUGES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE ALSO.  THE POWER SEAT DOES WORK. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK.  ALL TURN SIGNALS, AND LIGHTS WORK. ALL OF THE WINDOWS OPERATE AS THEY SHOULD.


THE ENGINE IS  A 292 V8. IT HAS A 2 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. THE CAR RUNS, DRIVES AND STOPS FINE. IT PROBABLY DOES NEED A GOOD TUNE - UP.  THE ENGINE DOES NOT SMOKE, IS QUIET, AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FINE.  THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL YEARS AGO.  FRAME IS SOLID.  THE TIRES ON THE CAR ARE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL HUBCAPS. THE CAR HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS OWNED BY THE SAME FAMILY FOR 35+ YEARS.


THIS IS A VERY NICE CAR TO RESTORE OR DRIVE IT AS - IS.  THE CAR IS DECENT AND LOOKS GOOD. YOU WOULDNT BE EMBARASSED TO DRIVE IT THE WAY IT IS. THIS FAIRLANE IS ALL THERE, VERY COMPLETE AND WOULD MAKE SOMEONE A DECENT CAR.  IT DOES NEED A GOOD DETAILING. THERE ARE SOME EXTERIOR TRIM AND ODD PARTS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SALE.

WOULD LIKE $2000 DOWN IN 2-3 DAYS AND BALANCE PRIOR TO PICKUP. ANY TYPE OF CERTIFIED FUNDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. WILL ACCEPT PAYPAL FOR DEPOSIT.  IF YOU WISH TO PAY THE BALANCE WITH PAYPAL, BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FEES. CAR IS IN CENTRAL PA AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ANYTIME.


HOW MANY FAIRLANE 500 CONVERTIBLES IN THIS CONDITION ARE LEFT!   AND THE BEST PART   -  THE CAR IS BEING SOLD WITH  * NO RESERVE*  BID TO BUY!


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On Sep-03-14 at 19:04:05 PDT, seller added the following information:

 PREVIOUS FAMILY OWNED 55 YEARS, NOT 35 YRS.

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