One of the most interesting cars of the late 1950s was the Ford Skyliner. It was the first mass-produced, U.S.-built automobile to have a retractable roof which Ford marketed as the “Hideaway Hardtop.” It was technically complicated but sold… more»
Fairlane
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
42 Years in the Barn! 1967 Ford Fairlane
The Fairlane joined the Ford lineup in 1955, named after Henry Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan estate. It became a mid-size product in 1962 (the first of its kind?) and remained in the company portfolio through 1970 (having been replaced by… more»
Jan 12, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Always looking to one-up each other, Ford, GM, and Chrysler were all working overtime in the gadget-conscious 1950s (and since I suppose). One of Ford’s more interesting engineering feats and marketing ploys was the retractable headliner, dubbed the Skyliner,… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Thunderbolt Build? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
After years as a full-sized variant, “Fairlane” moved to an intermediate body in model year 1962, slotting between the “compact” Falcon and the full-sized Galaxie. This 1964 Fairlane 500 2-Door Sedan shares a roofline with the hardtop Sports Coupe,… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two 390 V8s: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Roller
Ford entered the mid-size muscle car market full bore in 1966. The Fairlane Intermediate had been reworked, sporting stacked headlights for the first time. If you want performance, you ordered either the GT or GTA, the main difference being… more»
May 14, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ranch Wagon Project: 1966 Ford Fairlane Custom
The Ford Fairlane entered the 1960s as the downstream companion to the full-size Galaxie. In 1962, the company moved the nameplate over to a new type of product – a mid-size car positioned between the Galaxie and the newer… more»
Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
David Pearson’s Race Car: 1966 Ford Fairlane
David Pearson was a racing legend in NASCAR. He competed at about the same time as Richard Petty and his stats during that period are only rivaled by “The King.” He was generally a part-time racer and yet won… more»
Jan 21, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Retractable Hard Top 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
This 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner features one of the most complex and greatest feats of engineering that was truly pioneering in 1957…A fully retractable hard top. If you’ve never seen one, they are mesmerizing to watch go up and… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1-of-72: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
Some classic cars make a stunning first impression but don’t provide the performance to match their good looks. That is hardly the case with this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL, with its engine bay containing a factory V8 guaranteed to… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»
Oct 29, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Numbers-Matching 390/4-Speed! 1968 Ford Torino GT
When the Ford Torino was introduced in 1968, its original concept was to be an upscale version of the company’s already successful Fairlane, and consumers seemed to like that idea as over 170,000 of these cars found homes during… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
With all-new sheet metal in 1955, Ford put up a strong offense against both Chevrolet and Plymouth. The Crown Victoria, as part of the Fairlane series, would be the top-of-the-line car offered by the Ford division. The “Crown Vic”… more»
