1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retracktable Hardtop 312 Auto on 2040-cars
Charlton, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
Trim: 500
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Mileage: 24,000
Sub Model: skyliner retracktable hardtop
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: sold as is
Interior Color: black and white
1957 ford fairlane 500 skyliner
this car has been sitting at a farm in my town since 1969. the prior owner didnt drive it much and i assume that it is original mileage. the car is very rough and should be considered as parts only. its very rotted. i jacked the car way up and from what i can see the frame is actually solid and in good shape but you should look at it better. i took the rims off that are pictured and put on some that hold air to get it off the ground moreso. the car looks to be pretty much intact but i notice the power steering pump is missing but the bracket and belt are still there. i do still have what i believe to be the original rims that i will include in the sale(5 of them). the hubcaps disappeared since me pulling them off. the town and country is also missing. it looks like the glass is tinted. i have opened 3 of the 4 windows with no issues. this car should be treated as parts only. i am working on an old registration from the prior owner. this car was last registered 30 years before titles were standard. it shouldnt be an issue for an old excise tax bill or registration. i will know better during the week. ive got about 15 pictures that im up loading.
power steering
power brakes
looks like it has a 9" rear axle
it looks like the car might have been red originally
black and white interior
feel free to call me and ask any questions prior to bidding if you need. i live in massachusetts so im eastern time. i work nights so call anywhere from 10am to 3am eastern time.
508-498-2077 Bill
i have a ramptruck and can deliver it if needed so just ask.
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