102300 Miles 312/245HP V8 AutomaticConvertible

Description for Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible 1957

West Coast Classics are proud to present a beautifully restored and great daily driving example of this very rare and desirable 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible factory ordered with the optional, rare and very desirable upgrade of the 'High Power Option' 312 CID Y-block 245HP 'Thunderbird Interceptor Special' 4 BBL V8 engine with a 9.0:1 compression, Ford-o-matic automatic transmission, dual exhausts and with factory specifications including Two Tone vinyl pleated upholstery, interior courtesy lightning, full floor color coordinated carpeting,... stainless front, rear and side window surround moldings, body side stainless trim, full length body side stainless trim, hydraulic power operated top, Selectaire conditioner, dual exhausts, electric clock, AM radio, tinted glass, power steering, Swift-Sure power brakes, full wheel covers & White sidewall tires.This particular example has been restored as required over the years with a beautiful repaint in 'Flame Red' with a matching Soft-Textured Vinyl 'Red & White' interior and a new White power soft top. This is a car which was has obviously always been garaged and well maintained with solid floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new.The Ford Fairlane was an automobile model that was sold between 1955 and 1970 by Ford in North America. The name was derived from Henry Ford's estate, 'Fair Lane', near Dearborn, Michigan and over time the name referred to a number of different cars in different classes; the Fairlane was initially a full-sized car, but became a mid-sized car from the 1962 model year. In 1956 Ford replaced the P-code 292 V8 engine with an optional new 312 'Thunderbird Special V8' version of the Y-Block and by 1957 it had 245HP with the automatic transmission. The 312 4BBL V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly through the gears. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored as necessary over the years 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible.