1957 Ford Fairlane

This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner remained with a single owner between 1978 and the seller’s purchase in 2022, and it was refurbished in 1982. The car is powered by a 292ci V8 linked to a three-speed Fordomatic transmission, and the car has been refinished in red and white over color-coordinated vinyl upholstery. Equipment includes a white soft top, wheel covers, rear fender skirts, and a Continental kit as well as a heater, an analog clock, and a push-button AM radio. This Fairlane 500 convertible is offered with a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name. The car left the factory in Flame Red (V) and was repainted in red and white with flourishes in 1982. A Continental kit and non-functional side exhaust pipes have been added, and the seller notes that the power top mechanism requires assistance when opening the white soft top. Steel 14″ wheels with full covers are wrapped in Remington G78-14 bias-ply wide-whitewall tires that are believed to have been fitted as part of the 1982 refurbishment. The seller recommends that they should be replaced and also notes that the car pulls to the left when braking. The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in red and white vinyl that is complemented by a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Rubber floor mats protect the red carpets, and other cabin equipment includes a heater and defroster, an analog clock, and a push-button AM radio. The three-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer, a transmission-gear indicator, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Aftermarket gauges are mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 57k miles, though the seller does not believe it is accurate, and total mileage is unknown. The 292ci V8 is said to be a replacement unit that was installed under previous ownership, at which time it was fitted with a two-barrel Holley carburetor, Thunderbird-branded valve covers, and cylinder heads sourced from a 312ci V8. An oil change was completed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed Fordmatic transmission. The ten-digit serial number decodes as follows: C – 292ci V8 engine 7 – 1957 model year K – Kansas City, Missouri assembly plant C – Fairlane 500 convertible 148384 – Production number