1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

This is a very nice, driver-quality 1957 Ford Sunliner that has been the beneficiary of a partial restoration over the last few years. Appearance wise, it is very original, straight and true. The Raven Black finish is in overall good condition, but does have a few minor blemishes. A new black vinyl power softop is in excellent shape, as is all chrome/trim. The interior is in original condition except for rolled and pleated seating (front buckets added) and matching door cards. The dash holds the factory AM radio, an aftermarket AM/FM stereo and a gauge package. New carpeting is in very good condition and the 4-speed shifter is a clean installation. From a mechanical standpoint, this Ford has received significant performance enhancements. Gone are the original Ford ‘Y’ block V8 and Ford-O-Matic, replaced with a rebuilt Ford ‘Series 335’ 400ci V8 and 4-speed manual transmission. The 400 engine was derived from the 351C ‘Cleveland’ design in the early 1970s. It has larger mains, a longer stroke, new cylinder heads and single 2-barrel carburetor. These motors produce high-torque at low RPMs and were used in large, full size Ford models – a perfect upgrade for this big ’57 convertible. Five-spoke period correct alloy wheels mount 15” BFG Radial T/A tires and the suspension appears to be the factory configuration with the addition of HD shock absorbers. A custom dual exhaust system is in good condition. If you are looking Fairlane 500 Sunliner with good performance, come drive this ’57 convertible. “ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.

Genre

American Classic