Restored 1959 Ford Skyliner retractable hardtop convertible

Year:	1959
Make:	Ford
Model:	Skyliner
Vin:	SL0702PA
Price:	Hagerty: $51,300 CCC: $34,900

1959 Ford Retractable Hardtop Convertible:

a Rare Breed

Ford’s Skyliner hardtop convertible was built from 1957 through 1959. Our 1959 model is absolutely outstanding in ways that make it among the finest of these rare cars:

- Excellent respray in Raven Black
- Contrasting Red and Black interior
- Top mechanism works correctly
- Detailed engine compartment
- Economical 3-speed column shift transmission
- 4-season use

For those who might wish to decode the car:

VIN: SL0702PA

Outstanding from Top to Bottom

Paint and Body

The quality of the re-spray of this hardtop convertible in Raven Black and White makes you think you’re in the showroom at the Ford dealership back in 1959. The body is straight and the panel gaps are correct.

The chrome and stainless trim is all in very nice condition, setting off the elegance of the black car.

The underside of this Skyliner is unusually clean.

Interior

The red/black/silver interior is clean and fresh-looking, and contrasts nicely with the black and white exterior.

The headliner looks as new.

The gauges, supplemented by some aftermarket additions, work properly as do the lights, wipers and horn. The speedometer and turn signals likewise work properly.

Retractable Hardtop

The electrically-controlled raising and lowering mechanism is totally automatic from the unlocking mechanism at the windshield until the top is completely stowed beneath the trunk lid. Per our video, this one works correctly.

Engine

The replacement V-8 cylinder engine rests in a fully detailed engine compartment. At the turn of the key the engine comes to life and runs properly.

Transmission

The car’s 3-speed manual transmission (3-on-a-tree) works smoothly and properly.

Brakes

The brakes on the Ford bring it to a safe stop without any pulling from side to side.

An Outstanding Example of

Ford’s Iconic Retractable

Hardtop Convertible

There is one word that can best describe this 1959 hardtop convertible: WOW! Great paint, excellent upholstery, both a hardtop and convertible: all of which make this classic Galaxie Fairlane 500 an enjoyable car to drive as well as a sound investment. What can’t be quantified is the feeling one gets when sitting behind the wheel of this unique car that is dreamed about by so many other car enthusiasts but owned by so few.