In the late 1950s, Ford wanted to capitalize on the Space Race dominating the planet. So, in 1957, the Blue Oval decided to launch (pun intended) the Galaxie trim as the top-tier option for its Fairlane line of vehicles. Fittingly enough, also in 1957, Ford decided to create a drop-top version of the Fairlane, allowing owners to look up at the target of all that excitement more easily. The retractable folding hardtop lasted just two years in total. But this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner we have for you today represents the one and only year of the Galaxie Skyliner. With its power-folding hardtop, Continental Kit, and unmistakable '50s fins, this Galaxie is out of this world cool. Inside, we find a very stock and correct-appearing Geranium, black cloth, and vinyl interior that is as 1950s as drive-in movies and poodle skirts. The AM radio remains on display and complements the bench seating and column shifter to complete the package.
Under that long, front-hinged hood, we find a 332 cubic-inch overhead valve V-8 topped with a single two-barrel carb. When new, that engine produced an advertised 225 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. Power is then routed from the motor through a two-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission before heading out to the nine-inch rear. A set of 215/75R-14 Hankook tires wrap around fourteen-inch wheels at all four corners, while power drums all-around handle braking duties.
Highlights: *Hardtop Convertible *Power Folding Top *Last Year Skyliner *Continental Kit *Full Geranium and Colonial White Repaint *332 CID V8 *Two Barrel Carb *Cruise-O-Matic *Column Shifter *Power Drum Brakes *Power Steering
Much like Haley's Comet, the power retracting hardtop would not be seen again for several decades once it bowed out with this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner. And though Ford did make its Skyliner for two years, 1959 is the only time a Galaxie Skyliner was produced. Don't miss your chance to gaze at a true one-year wonder. Call today!
