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1957 Ford Fairlane 500
SKYLINER
Retractable Hardtop

Model Year History Overview:

The Ford Skyliner retractable hardtop was a unique mid-1957 arrival based on an earlier developmental engineering by the Continental Division. (A Lincoln Mark II retractable was considered, but not produced.) Ford sold 20,766 retractable hardtops in 1957, but production tapered off quickly. The Skyliner was complicated and expensive: in ’57 it cost $350.00 more than a standard convertible. Overall Ford styling for 1957 was particularly simple for the period. It featured a clean, full-width rectangular grille; rakish side moldings; and tiny tailfins. It was a good year for Ford Division. Ford was ahead of Chevrolet for the first time since 1935 in model year production by 130 cars. This was considered a substantial victory.

Total 1957 Ford Car Production: 1,655,069
Total 1957 Retractable Hardtop Production: 20,766

Vehicle Mileage: 85,628

MSRP: $2,942.00

Stock Number C 173-2

1957 Ford Fairlane 500
SKYLINER
Retractable Hardtop

VIN Number: D7KW175504
Assembly Plant: N/A
Date of Manufacture: N/A
Exterior Color: Red & White
Convertible Top: Hardtop is Red
Interior Trim: Red & White Vinyl
Engine: 312 CID – Thunderbird Special OHV V-8
Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors
245 Horsepower
Bore/Stroke: 3.80”X 3.44”

Transmission: Ford-O-Matic

Equipment:

Town & Country AM Push Button Signal Seek Radio
Air Conditioner
Power Steering & Brakes
Heater & Defroster
Full Wheel Covers
Dual Exhaust

Dual Outside Mirrors
Wide Whitewall Tires
Fender Skirts
Original Airweave Plastic seat Protectors over Original Upholstery
Continental Spare Tire Kit

Wheelbase: 118.0-inches
Overall Length: 210.8
Height: N/A
Weight: 3,916 LBS

Stock Number: C 173