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Selling at Barrett Jackson Oct 11 Lot # 497 No Reserve. 1957 Ford Skyliner (Classic Rides and Rods) This is top-down style in one of the most innovative convertibles ever to come out of Detroit. It s a true pleasure and a crowd pleaser to see the folding hardtop in action. Sleek, wide and low, this is 50 s cruising at its finest. Power and powerful fun is what you get to experience as you dominate the road and return all those thumbs ups along the way. Featuring a folding front section, the entire hardtop fits perfectly into the trunk area. HISTORY: This is a top tier investment grade classic that has received a frame-off restoration. Ford s Fairlane 500 Skyliner was the first mass produced car to feature the Hide-Away Hardtop It s one of the most famous hardtop convertibles of all time and is an icon of the 50 s for model years 1957-1959. Jordan is happy to answer any questions you may have at (612) 290-9299. See the Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTnikPlAbC4. EXTERIOR: - Classic 50 s two-tone Green/ White - Plenty of very stylish chrome trim - Big chrome bumpers are straight and true - Power retracting roof system - Storage bin in trunk INTERIOR: - New Interior - Steel painted dash Two-tone Gray/ White seating - Electric clock - Power steering ENGINE: - 312 cubic inch V8 - 245 horsepower - Automatic transmission - Fuel consumption approx. 14 mpg overall - Tank is placed vertically behind backseat CONDITION: - Frame-off Restoration - All new chrome Top works like new - Beautiful emblems - Factory correct and complete OVERVIEW: The Skyliner s retractable top operated via a mechanism that folded the front of the roof and retracted it under the rear decklid. Instead of the typical hydraulic system, the top used seven electric motors (six for 1959 models) and worked reliably. As a frame-off restoration this beautiful example operates like new. Production totaled 20,766 units in 1957. This is truly a must-have to round out anyone s collection of 1950 s Americana. 1957 Ford Skyliner Hardtop Convertible Frame off Restoration_ 312_ Power Steering_ All new Chorme_ New interior_ Top works like new_ Top tier investment grade car. for more info call Jordan at 612 290 9299 Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTnikPlAbC4