1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Hardtop Great Driving Example Ready for the Road

The mainstream Ford line of cars grew substantially larger for 1957, a model which lasted through 1959. The Crown Victoria with its flashy chrome "basket handle" was no more, and the acrylic glass-roofed Crown Victoria Skyliner was replaced by a new model, the retracting-roof hardtop Skyliner. The new chassis allowed the floor to be placed much lower, which in turn led to a lower and longer look overall. Wheels were now 14 inches in diameter rather the previous 15 inches, this also helped to give a lower profile. The major component of this chassis was a differential whose pinion gear was exceptionally low relative to the axleshafts, lower than in conventional hypoid differentials. The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and tailfins. A plethora of trim lines was introduced, starting with the base "Custom", "Custom 300", "Fairlane", and top-line "Fairlane 500". The two Custom lines used a 116 in wheelbase, while the Fairlanes had 118 in between the wheels. A new car/pickup truck hybrid based on the short-wheelbase chassis was also introduced, the Ranchero.
A new frame was used for the 1957 Fords. It moved to perimeter rails out, so that they would fully envelope the passengers.

This model was very successful, being the best selling car in America, overtaking arch rival Chevrolet for the first time since 1935/

This very nice Fairlane 500 Hardtop was recently purchased by the Seller out of Kansas, and a change in his circumstances results in the car being available. The car presents very well overall with a nice paint job, decent chrome and stainless trim, a very nice interior, and a clean and repainted undercarriage. The car runs and drives very well, and really needs nothing to be immediately enjoyed. This Iconic car is just the think for Summertime cruising, and will be a certain star of your local car show.