The late Fifties have been a time of tailfins and toothy grilles. A few of the most iconic designs from that period got here from Ford. Regardless that the flagship automobile for the 1959 Ford lineup was the brand new Galaxie, the Fairlane 500 was a preferred mannequin positioned just under it. 

The Choose of the Day is a 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in San Ramon, California. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“You’ll be onerous pressed to discover a extra stunning Ford Fairlane in the US,” the itemizing states.

The Fairlane first got here out in 1955 as a alternative for the full-size Crestline mannequin. Two years later, a refresh added refined tailfins to the physique design, and in 1958 the automotive acquired quad headlights and a brand new grille that was shared with the Thunderbird on the time. The Fairlane was a high-volume vendor for the Ford model, largely because of the huge variety of preparations by which it could possibly be configured (coupe, sedan, convertible, station wagon, and coupe utility have been among the many choices).

The physique on this Sunliner seems to be clear and has been dressed up with beneficiant high-quality brightwork for the hood decoration, moldings, twin sideview mirrors, skirts, bumpers, and exhaust suggestions. The tail finish has an unmistakable rocket-booster look with the round taillights in polished bezels. In spite of everything, this automotive got here at a time with space-age automotive names and styling have been beginning to achieve momentum.

“Accomplished full frame-off restoration,” the itemizing states. “Completed in Flame Pink and Colonial White two-tone paint. California-kept its entire life.”

Torque comes from a 390cid V8 that was rebuilt by a efficiency store in Pleasanton, California. The motor reportedly began out as a 352cid “Interceptor” small-block that was upgraded for extra energy. Mechanical tools features a Petronix digital ignition system, newer brakes, energy steering, and an automated transmission.

The vendor states that the inside has been refurbished and the colour scheme is tri-tone pink, white, and black vinyl. The look works nicely. Nevertheless, a phrase of warning on shade mixtures: Whereas the itemizing states that the automotive has been redone in its unique scheme, on-line trim tag decoders classify this as an unique April Inexperienced automotive, primarily based on the “G” code listed on the information plate. Do we have now any Ford specialists within the viewers? Let’s hear your perception within the feedback!

Regardless, it’s an extremely well-presented drop prime. The vendor is asking for $68,500 or greatest provide for this Sunliner.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Choose of the Day.