Introduced in 1957 after years of research, by 1959 the Skyliner was still the world’s only retractable hardtop. This was used as an example by Ford of the years-ahead engineering the customer would find in every Ford. The Skyliner lasted three years in production, with its final year being 1959, when it sold 12,915 units despite a $400 premium over the conventional Sunliner ragtop, making it, at $3,346, the most expensive full-size Ford. Part of the Fairlane 500 series at the beginning of the model year, it was made a Galaxie—a simple matter of new script—halfway through the year, and it helped Ford to all but tie rival Chevrolet for number one in industry sales. The new-for-1959 styling, an award winner at French style shows, and a beautiful build quality did not go unnoticed.
Auburn Fall 2016
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
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$40,150 USD | Sold
| Auburn, Indiana
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- V-8 Thunderbird Special engine
- Automatic transmission
- Red, white & black interior
- Continental kit
- Stainless steel rear skirts
- Power top & steering
- AM radio with rear speaker
- Padded dash
- Dual sideview mirrors
- Factory hubcaps & whitewall tires
- Clock
