Skyliner

Mystery Machine: 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner

This 1953 Ford Crestline Skyliner is a mystery machine. While the VIN confirms that this is definitely a 1953 model, all of the information I have at hand states that Ford only produced the Skyliner variant within the Crestline… more»

Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»

Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Since around the year 2000, many European manufacturers have developed and sold cars featuring retractable metal hardtops. Motoring journalists have tended to fall over themselves, extolling the virtues of this remarkable innovation, while successfully forgetting that Ford had a… more»

See-Through Roof! 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner

The 1954 Crestline Skyliner was a one-year model, replaced with the Crown Victoria Skyliner when the Fords were restyled in 1955. It was unique because of its tinted acrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof. The… more»

Rare Glass Roof: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

The 1950s was an era when the American economy was booming, and motorists demanded something special from manufacturers. Ford stepped up to the plate in 1955 with the Crown Victoria Skyliner. It is a dramatic and exciting car with… more»

Retractable Hardtop: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

Ford was on a roll in the 1950s. Sales were good and that provided money for research and development. Those efforts produced interesting cars like the retractable hardtop/convertible, known in marketing circles as the “Hide-Away Hardtop.” It was initially… more»

1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable 390

Sometimes a car maker comes up with an idea, puts it into production, and a market either materializes or it doesn’t. Ford’s marketing gurus probably did their homework on the retractable hardtop concept, which had only been done one… more»

67K Mile Project: 1958 Ford Skyliner Fairlane 500 Interceptor

Back in 1974, this 1958 Ford Skyliner was put into storage and is just now coming out to see the light of day. The Ford Skyliner is for sale here on eBay with a Buy It Now price of… more»

Retractable Hardtop! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

If you were asked to identify one car from the 1950s that was either the most unique or outrageous, would it be the Ford retractable hardtop? You remember, don’t you, that full-size Ford from 1957-59 where the entire roof… more»

Rare Retractable: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

We’ve all seen project cars where you just know that there will be months or years of work before they are ready to hit the road once again. That isn’t the case with this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner…. more»

This Cool 1955 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Needs Your Help!

Tri-five Chevies get all of the attention. They were getting it in the late ’60s and are still getting it. Pity the corresponding Ford, they were really neat cars but they have been overshadowed for years by the shoe… more»

Aussie Winter Project: 1959 Ford Skyliner

With 12,915 cars rolling off the production line, the 1959 Ford Skyliner is not the rarest car on the planet. However, in the place that this particular car calls home, it is a rare sight indeed. Located in Brighton… more»

A Winter project: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

If you are looking for a Winter project, then this one might just be a beauty. This 1957 Ford Skyliner is just waiting for someone to restore it, and not only does it appear to be solid and virtually… more»

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