Ford Fairlane V8 312 CID 1957
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Up for sale in our Tampa showroom is this stunning 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. These stunning cars were produced from 1957-1959 and was only the second car in history to be series produced with a retractable hardtop. At the time of its introduction, the Skyliner was the only true hardtop convertible in the world and is thought to by most as such. The Skyliner has one of the most popular and stylish looks car enthusiast love from the 50’s. With its big boat like body with stylish rear end fins with big saucer like taillights and turn signals molded right into the fins. We can forget the front-end design as well with its big chrome bumper and hints from it cousin the T-bird. This one has been painted in a Red and Off-white color that looks perfect and perfect with the cars attractive look. Under the hood of this time piece is a Ford 312 CID V8, this engine is rated at 245 Hp and is also the only year the 312 CID was an option for the Skyliner in 1957. It has been linked up to a smooth shifting three speed Ford-O-Matic Automatic with 3.25 gears, making this retractable a pleasure to cruise in. This beautiful retractable hardtop car is begging to be enjoyed. It has recently in the last year been gone through with the engine and trans being rebuilt, power steering, front end and breaks and new bushing as well. The top is also in working order and the interior in this one looks as good as the day it left the factory. This stunning 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is equipped with Power Seats, AM Radio, Automatic Retractable Hard Top, Hub caps, Seatbelts, Vinyl Interior and White Wall Bias Ply Tires. Located in our Tampa Showroom, this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and videos at http://www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For immediate assistance please call 813-645-6200 or email Tampa@GatewayClassicCars.com.
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1957 Ford Fairlane V8 312 CID is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Ruskin by Gateway Classic Cars for $43995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Fairlane Model Version : V8 312 CID Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1957 Location : Tampa
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com