New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in canada. An organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the 1957 59 ford retractable hardtop by restoring, preserving, and driving the first production version of an old concept. Find skyliner in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. It was the top of the fairlane line, the fairlane 500 and its model designation is skyliner as opposed to sunliner, which was fords ordinary softtop convertible. By 1962 the galaxie name was assigned to the lowestpriced fullsize ford. Previous to the frame on restoration in 2006 it was an outstanding dry corrosion free southern car. Although baring all of the great styling queues of a two door sedan, this is actually a convertible in sheeps clothing.
However, not all skyliners were convertibles, and if you need ford skyliner parts. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1959 ford galaxie. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Actually, you can take your pick with its name this was the year that fords topoftheline cars. The ford retractable hardtop was one of fords greatest innovations in the late 50s. The pick of the day is a classic ford fairlane skyliner convertible equipped with some of the popular custom items of its time. The modifications made my radio act like a modern one. Unfortunately for collectors, his emphasis on nononsense profitmakers had already condemned gimmick engineering, so the skyliner would disappear for 1960, never to be seen again. Very unique visually, this absolutely beautiful 59 ford conv. Find great deals on ebay for 1959 ford skyliner and 1959 ford skyliner retractable.
Frame was completely disassembled painted and put back together, and that was as far as they got. Vintage parts for 1959 ford skyliner for sale ebay. Kyb is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the excelg is made on the very same kyb oe assembly lines. Complete, rolling, rust free frame for a 59 skyliner with cowl, as seen in pics, and matching title. Ford skyliner for sale ford skyliner classifieds classic cars. Call us 6366004600 visit our showroom 2340 cassens dr. The pick of the day is the third and final year of fords daring retractable, a 1959 galaxie skyliner. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Actually, you can take your pick with its name this was the year that ford s topoftheline cars. Dad then sold itboy that was tough to do, take it to the dealer and drive home with a puny 63 chev wagon 283 2brrl. Fifteen years later, it was fords lincoln division that copped the bill for turning a conglomerate of rams, solenoids and switches into an ingenious system that would see production in the 195759 ford fairlane skyliner. A continental mark ii retractable was considered, but not produced.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The ford fairlane 500 skyliner is a twodoor fullsize car with a retractable hardtop that was produced by ford motor company for the model years 1957 to 1959. You can hide the support ate up with motor box and. Dad blew the engine in it, tom said the replacement engine was the big edsel engine from a 59 edsel. Read about the unique traits of this collectible car. The ford skyliners troubles howstuffworks auto howstuffworks.
Car is coded as a 352 v8, 2 speed auto, black over red over black with a black, red and silver interior. There were several attempts in the thirties and forties to build such a car, but the 1957 ford retractable stands as the first truly successful retractable hardtop built for production. Thunderbird v8s of up to 352cid were again available. Find 1959 ford convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds.
Ford s 1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner wowed the crowd when its hardtop folded automatically into the trunk with the push of a button. We have decided to liquidate part of our old car collection due to bad. The origins and history of the 19571959 ford skyliner retractable. One of the most iconic images of the 1950s includes the ford hardtop convertible. And finally, to separate it further from an ordinary. Watch again and again the working hard top on this 1959 ford fairlane 500 skyliner as usclassicmusclecars video tapes the operation of. The name was used for only the top models in the ford s fullsize range from 1959 until 1961. This 1959 ford skyliner had been driven 40,6 miles on its 332 engine and has an automatic transmi. This model is so amazing that ford gave it 4 names. The pick of the day is the third and final year of ford s daring retractable, a 1959 galaxie skyliner. The name was used for only the top models in the fords fullsize range from 1959 until 1961. The 19571959 ford fairlane 500 skyliner was the worlds first retractable hardtopconvertible.
Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. That was also the consensus in 1957 when the skyliner was released with its dual weather roof. Ford really did it in 1957 with this really cool fairlaine 500 skyliner ford skyliner. International ford retractable club is an organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the 195759 ford retractable hardtop by restoring, preserving, and driving the first production version of an old concept. This is a classic beauty that was restored about 7 yea.
White over inca gold that is on a straight body with excellent chrome and stainless. For the pick of the week, we have the first year of fords hardtop convertible, a 1957 fairlane 500 skyliner advertised for sale on. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Rebuilt steering control valve still a little tight. Find 1959 ford skyliners for sale on oodle classifieds. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and. Ford really did it in 1957 with this really cool fairlaine 500 skylin. Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1959 ford skyliner when you shop the largest online selection at. Take a look at this 1959 ford fairlane 500 galaxie club coupe.
Ford skyliner with retractable hardtop 1959, excelg twintube shock absorber by kyb. See more ideas about ford, ford fairlane and ford galaxie. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1959 ford galaxie and assess the current state of the classic car market. Ford s overall sales improved markedly in 1959 thanks in part to buyer distaste for the gaudy batwing 59 chevrolet ford skyliner sales slipped further to 12,915. The fairlanes stowaway steel roof made it a dream car for the masses. See more ideas about ford, ford fairlane and classic cars. This 1958 ford skyliner retractable hardtop for sale has a 352 c. Offered from the collection of richard and linda kughn fords famed hideaway hardtop an outstanding restoration. This vehicle has a 292 v8 motor with an automatic tra.
Unfollow 59 ford fairlane skyliner to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The retractable roof mechanism also known as hideaway hardtop was unique to ford branded products, and was. This ford still retains all of the factory original body panels as,they where all in. As you might expect, the skyliner is the most collectible 19571959 ford, thanks to low production 48,394 for the three years and its geewhiz hideaway roof. For people requesting membership, if i can not access your page you will not be approved. As in 1958, all fullsize 59 fords except the skyliner were offered with fords standard 223cid sixcylinder engine. Ford skyliner 1959, trutech button type oil pressure light switch by standard. The retractable was a unique mid1957 arrival based on earlier development engineering by the continental division. Ford really did it in 1957 with this really cool fairlaine 500 skyliner. This is an exceptionally restored example of the 59 ford retractable.
The origins and history of the 19571959 ford skyliner retractable hardtop. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Receive new listings by email 1957 ford retractable. This 80 page soft cover history and reference book was the only fulllength publication ever devoted exclusively to the 1957, 1958, and 1959 skyliner hardtop convertible as produced by the ford motor company, and took over 3 years to compile. Fords 1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner wowed the crowd when its hardtop folded automatically into the trunk with the push of a button. According to ben smith, the retractables creator, the choreography of deck lid, top and shelf panel all moving at the same time was a dance of beauty. Feb 07, 2017 tom, bill, and me owe our fun cars all to the 59 ford wagon being so fast for dad. Ford sunliner convertible and skyliner retractable hardtops to galaxie models. On december 19, 1959 the northrops traded their 1957 ford skyliner for a brand new 1959 skyliner at don sanderson ford in glendale arizona. At the same time, a simple badging change converted 1959. An organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the 195759 ford retractable hardtop by restoring, preserving, and driving the first production version of an old concept. Car sat untouched for 20 years under cover until last november. Car was started as a frame off restore and never finished, i bought it needing the rear half of the body.
The skyliner has more bright work than almost any other america car. Ford fairlane 500 skyliner retractable hardtop year. Sure, you could store all of this junk inside the trunk, but throwing it on top is so much easier and more convenient. In 1959 the model name changed to ford galaxie skyliner very shortly after production of the 1959 models had started. Mechanical masterpiece 1959 ford skyliner hemmings. Beautiful 2 tone coral sand and silver mocha poly,mocha and ivory interior, correct e code 312 v8 with original dual 4bbl carbs 3 gear manual overdrive continental kit the 1957 ford skyliner was a show stopper when it was new, a newer, professional frame off restoration was performed by jerry miller of sprin. No, ford didnt invent the retractable hardtop french automaker peugeot did that in the 1930s but ford was the first to install one on a big, flashy american passenger car. The ford skyliners troubles the 19571959 ford skyliners retractable.
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