In 1962, Ford saw a market need for a product between their full-size models and the relatively new compact Falcon. So, they repositioned the Fairlane nameplate and dubbed it an intermediate or mid-size. The seller has owned this 1967… more»
Fairlane 500
Mar 15, 2025 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Riding In Style! 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie
In 1959, Ford added a higher-end version of the Fairlane 500. Dubbed the Galaxie, it capitalized on the trend toward naming cars after the burgeoning Space Race. Chevrolet had done something similar the year before with the Bel Air/Impala… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Reborn Barn Find: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Two of the three U.S. automobile giants went for the “low and long” look in 1957. Products from both Ford and Chrysler were suddenly different and dramatic in appearance from the warmed-over models from General Motors. This enabled Ford… more»
Feb 10, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»
Jan 28, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sensible Survivor: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane arrived at Ford dealers in 1955, the brand’s top-of-the-line product. The Galaxie would take over that spot in 1959, so Ford moved the nameplate to a new class of automobile in 1962, the “mid-size”. That new Ford… more»
Dec 27, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap Classic? 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
We don’t cover 1965 Ford Fairlane 500s too often and I’m a bit surprised at the paucity of reviews considering Ford knocked out almost 224K copies of all stripes that year. Regardless, today we have a pretty fair subject… more»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
A/C Equipped: 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
We cover a fair number of 1958 Ford Fairlane 500s here on BF but most are two-door hartops or retractables. Today’s Idaho find, courtesy of Henry R., is the less commonly encountered four-door sedan. Parked back in ’76, the… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Driver Quality: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
When is the best time to buy a Convertible? The obvious answer would seem to be on a warm day when the sun is shining and the birds are singing. However, that may not necessarily be accurate. Take this… more»
Dec 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Glass Top Vicky: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Between 1954 and 1956, Ford offered a 2-door hardtop with a transparent top as part of the Crown Victoria series. In 1954 and 1956 they called it the Skyliner, but didn’t do so in 1955. Just shy of 2,000… more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two-Owner Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
While the Ford Fairlane first launched in the 1950s, it was a mid-size car from 1962 to 1970. It was joined by the Torino nameplate in 1968, which would quickly take over the series. This ‘68 Fairlane 500 2-door… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 48 Comments
One Year Only? 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan
We’re no strangers to rarity claims at Barn Finds, and some are more valid than others. The seller claims that this 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Sedan is a one-year-only model, and, as we will see, there is an… more»
Sep 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One-Owner Garage Find: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
29k Original Miles: No Reserve 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan
Estates remain one of the best sources of classics that represent excellent project candidates. Such is the case with this 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan. It is an original and unmolested survivor but requires work to return to its… more»
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
440 Horsepower Surprise? 1956 Ford Fairlane 500 Victoria
After a major restyle in 1955, Ford changed its products little going into 1956. The Victoria was nearly the top-of-line automobile and was that name given to hardtops (you could go one step further and order the Crown Victoria… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Though Ford hasn’t used the name in this country for over five decades, the Fairlane spent several years as a mainstay for the brand, starting as the flagship model for the full-size lineup in 1955. Later, it served as… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
There are many factors to consider when choosing a classic to park in your garage. Practicality is at the top of the list for many people, and with the demise of domestic Station Wagon production in recent years, vehicles… more»
