1957 Ford Wagon. Easy Project Y-block Powered on 2040-cars
Walnut Cove, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1957
Mileage: 82,336
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: White
Model: Fairlane
Interior Color: Green
Trim: wagon
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: Y- block
Here for your consideration is a 1957 Ford Fairlane Wagon that is one of the best I've seen in several years. The wagon is from Colorado, where salt on roads was rarely used, thus it does not have the typical cancer that you see on these old wagons. The car has never bee hit. The rear gate and rear glass are very solid and operate as they should. All of the folding assemblies inside the car work properly. The only required rust repair is in the floorpans, none of which is large enough to warrant panel replacement, but rather forming patch panels and installing. The is very minor rust in the lower corners as pictured, again, not enough to replace panels, but simply repair. If you are familiar with these wagons, you will agree that this is a solid of a '57 you are going to find these days. I have not tried to crank the engine, so I know nothing about it's condition. This is also a power steering car which is a fairly rare option on and old wagon. I have a clear NC title in my name for this car. I have no documentation, but the condition of the car seems to indicate the the 82000 miles is original. Again, this is the easiest 57 wagon project you are going to find, don't let it get away. Buyer is responsible for transporting thcat to it's new home, but I can help find a transporter, depending on where you are located. I reserve the right to end this listing at any time, as I have the car listed for sale locally. Full payment need to be made within two weeks of auction's end. The car can stay here for 60 days if needed. Thanks for looking.
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