Ford redesigned its passenger cars in 1957, providing for a lower, longer, sleeker look. That, combined with Chevy’s products being in their third year, Ford was able to capture the top spot in sales for the first time since 1935. The seller bought this ’57 Fairlane 4-door sedan from an estate sale where it had the same owner since 1962. It needs a ton of work, including unfreezing the brakes so it will roll. Located in Portland, Oregon, this forlorn Ford is available here on craigslist for $1,500. Thanks for the tip, “Curvette”!

The Fairlane, named after Henry Ford’s estate, joined the lineup in 1955, where it remained until 1970. It held the top spot until 1959/60 when the Galaxie came along, thanks in part to the Space Race. The seller’s car includes just two photos, so details are scant with 60,000 miles on the odometer. It has a non-running 292 cubic inch V8 with a Ford-O-Matic transmission. New tires have been added rather than some leftover retreads. The seller bought it as a project, but all it’s done is to occupy space in his/her garage. Is it too rusty to rebuild?