Photo: Barrett-Jackson
What comes to your mind when you think about classic American cars? Is it some Chevy, the muscle cars of the 1960s, or perhaps the luxurious Cadillacs of old? For some, it may very well be the Ford Fairlane.
The moniker, borrowed from the estate of the company's founder, was slapped on vehicles that covered anything from two-doors to station wagons, produced from 1955 to 1970. It is the early ones, though, the models of the first and second generation, that have the certain American classic feel about them that looks great even today, best enjoyed in unmodified forms.
And this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 is exactly that, an unspoiled piece of American carmaking jewelry that still has the power to twist heads and open mouths.
The car as you see in, in its beautiful combination of a gray exterior and orange-red interior, is waiting to be sold at an auction in October. It sports all the proper shapes and lines of the original Fairlane, shining ever more beautifully than it did when it was originally made, thanks to a frame-off restoration that brought it to Concours condition.
Work on the vehicle, which already was a highly optioned example, was performed by an Arizona-based crew called Jerry Miller's Classic Cars Ford Restoration. And work was not limited solely to making the car itself look great, but also involved tampering a bit with the mechanical parts to make it work properly.
The Fairlane rides on chrome wire wheels wearing Continental rubber, with the ones at the back almost completely hidden by the dropped rear and fender skirts. A spare wheel is placed in its proper location, at the end of the very long behind of the vehicle.
It is also at the back where a dual exhaust system can be seen, the breathing apparatus for the 332ci engine sitting under the hood. It's the car’s original heart, only it has been overhauled and now rocks ceramic-coated manifolds. The engine is still tied to the original automatic transmission and 3.10:1 differential.
The interior is specced mostly in red and orange, but there are white and black elements as well, providing a perfect contrast with the Geranium and Gunmetal Gray exterior.
One of the most interesting things about this car is that it is technically a Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner, meaning it comes with a retractable hardtop. This element has been rebuilt as well, helping shield the interior whenever there is a need for that and moving out of the way when the skies are clear.
As said, the 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 we have here is selling this fall, and it will do so with no reserve at the hands of Barrett-Jackson during the auction that will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona. We are not given any estimate as to how much it is expected to fetch, but valuation specialist Hagerty places the value of such an example at around $64,000.
And this 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 is exactly that, an unspoiled piece of American carmaking jewelry that still has the power to twist heads and open mouths.
The car as you see in, in its beautiful combination of a gray exterior and orange-red interior, is waiting to be sold at an auction in October. It sports all the proper shapes and lines of the original Fairlane, shining ever more beautifully than it did when it was originally made, thanks to a frame-off restoration that brought it to Concours condition.
Work on the vehicle, which already was a highly optioned example, was performed by an Arizona-based crew called Jerry Miller's Classic Cars Ford Restoration. And work was not limited solely to making the car itself look great, but also involved tampering a bit with the mechanical parts to make it work properly.
The Fairlane rides on chrome wire wheels wearing Continental rubber, with the ones at the back almost completely hidden by the dropped rear and fender skirts. A spare wheel is placed in its proper location, at the end of the very long behind of the vehicle.
It is also at the back where a dual exhaust system can be seen, the breathing apparatus for the 332ci engine sitting under the hood. It's the car’s original heart, only it has been overhauled and now rocks ceramic-coated manifolds. The engine is still tied to the original automatic transmission and 3.10:1 differential.
The interior is specced mostly in red and orange, but there are white and black elements as well, providing a perfect contrast with the Geranium and Gunmetal Gray exterior.
One of the most interesting things about this car is that it is technically a Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner, meaning it comes with a retractable hardtop. This element has been rebuilt as well, helping shield the interior whenever there is a need for that and moving out of the way when the skies are clear.
As said, the 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 we have here is selling this fall, and it will do so with no reserve at the hands of Barrett-Jackson during the auction that will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona. We are not given any estimate as to how much it is expected to fetch, but valuation specialist Hagerty places the value of such an example at around $64,000.
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