St. Louis Car Museum & Sales
1575 Woodson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63114
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"Named after Henry Ford's famous estate, ""Fairlane"", in Michigan the Ford Fairlane debuted in 1955 as a top of the line full size automobile and was available in 6 versions all bearing the signature stainless steel Fairlane stripe down the side. Despite direct competition from the wildly popular Chevrolet Bel Air, the Fairlane faired very well against Chevy and other GM offerings. With its combination of classic good looks, better performance, greater option list and multiple trim levels, the Fairlane was poised to grab a sizeable chunk of the full-size car market even in its first year. Today, Fairlanes of all shapes and sizes are highly collectable and represent a rapidly appreciating segment of the investment car marketplace.
Finished in factory correct Inca Gold & Colonial White, with brand new two-tone white & black interior, this exceptional, and very rare, Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner with retractable hardtop represents the first production year for this classic retractable and demonstrates, perhaps, the pinnacle of 1950's design! With its exceptional and unequaled use of stainless steel and chrome accents, its embodiment of the ""Long and Low"" style of the time, its fusion of locomotive and aviation design cues-the 1957 Fairlane 500 is certainly among the last great contributions to the legacy of Art Deco inspired automotive styling produced in the United States.
Equipped with an upgraded and dependable 352ci V8-4bbl engine & Fordomatic transmission (both 1959/60 date-cast components), Master-Guide power steering, MagicAire heater, fender skirts, front bumper over-riders, working AM radio with manual antenna, single exterior mirror, new E78-14 Coker Classic wide whitewall tires, full wheel covers, chrome oval exhaust tips, windshield washers, clock, and cigarette lighter! This beautifully restored car is among the nicest and rarest drivable examples available anywhere at any price. Kept by a meticulous former owner from 1988-2013 as part of a prized collection, it has traded hands to only one other longtime collector ever since!
This Fairlane 500 has only seen beautiful days and enjoying the occasional local car show! The power retractable hardtop is in full operational order and works wonderfully! It received new brakes & new weather stripping installed in 2013. A comprehensive service in August 2020 included new exhaust manifolds, manifold gaskets, new mounting hardware, along with a new fuel sending unit seal, front end upper control arm bushings, repacked wheel bearings, and front-end alignment.
A very nice, collector quality car that is priced at a fraction of the restoration cost. So do not delay, this car will move fast! It hasn't been parked outside for a single day or gotten wet in nearly four decades! All cars are advertised locally and nationally. St. Louis Car Museum reserves the right to end any listing early upon receipt of deposit. Please do not hesitate to call us with questions or to discuss securing a vehicle. Thanks for looking!
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| Year: | 1957 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Fairlane |
| Mileage: | 80738 |
| Exterior Color: | Inca Gold/Colonial White |
| Interior Color: | White/Black |
| Trim: | 500 Skyliner Retractable |
| Body: | hardtop |
| Stock: | C4107 |
| Engine Size: | |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Vin: | C7KW164119 |
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Since 1994, St. Louis Car Museum & Sales has provided quality special interest vehicles, motorcycles, boats and aircraft for collectors around the globe. Our variety of inventory is a testament to our passion for all things motor-related and allows our staff to cater to a wide range of automotive enthusiasts.
Here at the St Louis Car Museum we actively buy, sell, consign, and trade everything from sought after antique cars to highly collectible muscle and European sports models. Our experienced staff also works closely with specialty motorcycles, vintage boats, and automobilia. All items are expertly displayed in our climate-controlled, 85,000+ sq. ft. facility, complete with premiere Swisstrax Tile Flooring to ensure each vehicle is properly preserved.
Our packed classic car showroom is a “Go-To” destination for car club members, Route 66 tours, as well as, St. Louis groups searching for a family-friendly location. In addition to the museum, we also provide an in house repair shop that specializes in the preservation and maintenance of all Hummer models. If you're in need of servicing your Hummer, please visit HummerService.com!
The St. Louis Car Museum is located only 10 minutes from Lambert International airport, making our showroom a convenient destination for St. Louis visitors as well as prospective clients seeking a seamless car buying experience. Our staff encourages prospective buyers to schedule an appointment prior to any visit to ensure vehicle availability by calling (800)957-5707 or emailing [email protected].
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