1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible Soft Top

Finished in the classic 1957 Ford two-tone of Colonial White over Flame Red, with a matching red and white vinyl interior and a white power convertible top, this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible is one of the most eye-catching Fords of the 1950s. For 1957, Ford's full-size cars were all new: longer, lower and wider than before, with crisp tailfins and a more modern profile. The Fairlane 500 Sunliner sat at the top of the line as Ford's flagship convertible.<br><br>Power comes from the 292 cubic-inch "Thunderbird" V8 with Thunderbird-script valve covers and a factory-style air cleaner, backed by a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission and a 3.10:1 rear axle. The data plate confirms the original color combination and a scheduled build date of June 26, 1957. The VIN's plant code shows the car was built at Ford's San Jose, California plant. The engine compartment has a highly original look, and the outside is dressed in bright chrome, full wheel covers, wide whitewall tires and fender-mounted mirrors.<br><br>With its top-down styling, V8 power and one of the era's most recognizable color schemes, this Sunliner is ready for cruise nights, car shows and summer drives.