1959 Ford FARLANE / GALAXIE

 (314) 594-1404(314) 594-1404

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1959 FORD FARLANE 500 GALAXIE SKYLINER California car 78,869 actual Miles W@W!

Stock #:

1959.9

Exterior Color:

INDIAN TURQUOISE & WHITE

Interior Color:

INDIAN TURQUOISE

Body Type:

HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE

Transmission:

AUTOMATIC

Drivetrain:

rear wheel drive

Engine:

352

Mileage:

78,869

Mechanical Masterpiece - 1959 Ford Skyliner

It's one of the most mesmerizing scenes to be found at any car show--the rising and lowering of a Ford retractable hardtop in motion. According to Ben Smith, the retractable's creator, "The choreography of deck lid, top and shelf panel all moving at the same time was a dance of beauty."

The all-steel hardtop's movement seems like magic, but thanks to the help of some carefully engineered componentry that included three drive motors, 610 feet of wiring, 10 solenoids and many other relays, circuit breakers and locking motors, it works like a charm. For its time, the folding hardtop was an astonishing feat, and still remains so today, some 65 years after it was first introduced.

n all, Ford produced 48,394 retractable hardtops. Its proper name is the Skyliner, which is often confused with the similar-sounding Sunliner name of the regular convertible model. The Skyliner was offered for just three years, and in 1957, its premier year, a total of 20,766 were produced, followed by 14,713 examples in the 1958 model year. When sales dwindled to just 12,915 Skyliners for 1959, Ford ceased its production as it was too expensive to manufacture such a complex and labor-intensive retractable hardtop in such limited numbers.

For those three years back in the 1950s, Ford's retractable hardtop was the biggest sensation on the road, and no doubt contributed to Ford being America's best-selling brand for 1957. When first introduced in 1956 for the 1957 model year, the retractable models stunned the public, making them a hit everywhere they went, especially when the hardtop was in motion.

Beyond its matchless removable roof, the 1959 Ford was a very attractive automobile, whose design was based on the 1957 Ford, but with four headlamps instead of two. In fact, so stylish were the 1959 Fords that at the Brussels World's Fair, the entire Ford model lineup was awarded the Gold Medal of the Comite Francais des L'élégance of Paris for its outstanding style and fine design. It was considered "the world's most beautifully proportioned car." In European car circles, it was a very prestigious honor. In fact, during the ceremony, one French fashion authority had this to say about the 1959 Fords: "Ford has achieved in this new car such a classic harmony of design, an expression of 'pure' automobile, that it will go beautifully in any scene of your life. It is a car for motoring pleasure--and it looks most beautiful of all when it is in motion!"

While the 1959 Ford styling looks similar to the '58 model's, there are subtle differences that make the '59 a standout design. The hood is squared off and no longer fitted with a hood scoop, and the aluminum grille insert is strikingly beautiful with its "floating star" design. The side trim has been reduced in size and placed towards the top, where it flows better into the rear quarter panel. And with the unique shape of the front wheelwell opening, combined with the tasteful stainless steel rear wheel spats and fluted paneling, it's no wonder the 1959 Fords received such accolades. It truly is an American beauty.

With a base price of $3,063, after the Thunderbird, the Skyliner retractable was the most expensive model in Ford's lineup for 1959. Its folding top mechanism was a complex affair, thus it involved a good amount of labor in order to set the top's numerous adjustments just right so it would raise, lower and fold smoothly, and without jamming.

1959 Ford!
VIN: B9RW130869
Engine Code B V8 332 ci OHV - 2V Carb. 225hp
Production Year 9 1959
Assembly Plant R San Jose, CA
Body Style W Fairlane 500 Hide-Away Hardtop
Production Sequence 130869 130869
Data Plate Information
Body Series 51A Galaxie Hide-Away Hardtop
Paint Colors DE2 Indian Turquoise and Colonial White
Trim 34 Radiant Turquoise Sof-Textured Vinyl Bolster and Turquoise Striped Nub Fabric with Silver Strand
Date Code 13A January 13, 1959
Transmission Type 4 Cruise-O-Matic
Rear Axle 5 2.91:1


This is 1959 Fairlane / Galaxy Skyliner a California car with a California title with 78,xxx Actual miles! This Skyliner is finished in the original stunning, correct color combination of "Indian Turquoise" and "Colonial White". The interior is the correct "Radiant Turquoise" sof-textured Vinyl Bolster and "Turquoises" Striped Nub fabric with silver strand. Powered by a 352 / 2V mated to a three speed cruse-o-matic transmission with 2.91:1 rear end gears!

The paint has a mirror like finish with a deep shine. All of the gaps on the car are symmetric with a great fit and finish. all of the chrome , trim and bright work are fantastic and showing minimal wear. The interior is in amazing condition and shows extremely well with very minimal wear. The car goes straight down the road with authority and demands attention wherever it goes!

Call 314-594-1404 to purchase or with any questions.

314-594-1404

Vehicle Description

Mechanical Masterpiece - 1959 Ford Skyliner

It's one of the most mesmerizing scenes to be found at any car show--the rising and lowering of a Ford retractable hardtop in motion. According to Ben Smith, the retractable's creator, "The choreography of deck lid, top and shelf panel all moving at the same time was a dance of beauty."

The all-steel hardtop's movement seems like magic, but thanks to the help of some carefully engineered componentry that included three drive motors, 610 feet of wiring, 10 solenoids and many other relays, circuit breakers and locking motors, it works like a charm. For its time, the folding hardtop was an astonishing feat, and still remains so today, some 65 years after it was first introduced.

n all, Ford produced 48,394 retractable hardtops. Its proper name is the Skyliner, which is often confused with the similar-sounding Sunliner name of the regular convertible model. The Skyliner was offered for just three years, and in 1957, its premier year, a total of 20,766 were produced, followed by 14,713 examples in the 1958 model year. When sales dwindled to just 12,915 Skyliners for 1959, Ford ceased its production as it was too expensive to manufacture such a complex and labor-intensive retractable hardtop in such limited numbers.

For those three years back in the 1950s, Ford's retractable hardtop was the biggest sensation on the road, and no doubt contributed to Ford being America's best-selling brand for 1957. When first introduced in 1956 for the 1957 model year, the retractable models stunned the public, making them a hit everywhere they went, especially when the hardtop was in motion.

Beyond its matchless removable roof, the 1959 Ford was a very attractive automobile, whose design was based on the 1957 Ford, but with four headlamps instead of two. In fact, so stylish were the 1959 Fords that at the Brussels World's Fair, the entire Ford model lineup was awarded the Gold Medal of the Comite Francais des L'élégance of Paris for its outstanding style and fine design. It was considered "the world's most beautifully proportioned car." In European car circles, it was a very prestigious honor. In fact, during the ceremony, one French fashion authority had this to say about the 1959 Fords: "Ford has achieved in this new car such a classic harmony of design, an expression of 'pure' automobile, that it will go beautifully in any scene of your life. It is a car for motoring pleasure--and it looks most beautiful of all when it is in motion!"

While the 1959 Ford styling looks similar to the '58 model's, there are subtle differences that make the '59 a standout design. The hood is squared off and no longer fitted with a hood scoop, and the aluminum grille insert is strikingly beautiful with its "floating star" design. The side trim has been reduced in size and placed towards the top, where it flows better into the rear quarter panel. And with the unique shape of the front wheelwell opening, combined with the tasteful stainless steel rear wheel spats and fluted paneling, it's no wonder the 1959 Fords received such accolades. It truly is an American beauty.

With a base price of $3,063, after the Thunderbird, the Skyliner retractable was the most expensive model in Ford's lineup for 1959. Its folding top mechanism was a complex affair, thus it involved a good amount of labor in order to set the top's numerous adjustments just right so it would raise, lower and fold smoothly, and without jamming.

1959 Ford!
VIN: B9RW130869
Engine Code B V8 332 ci OHV - 2V Carb. 225hp
Production Year 9 1959
Assembly Plant R San Jose, CA
Body Style W Fairlane 500 Hide-Away Hardtop
Production Sequence 130869 130869
Data Plate Information
Body Series 51A Galaxie Hide-Away Hardtop
Paint Colors DE2 Indian Turquoise and Colonial White
Trim 34 Radiant Turquoise Sof-Textured Vinyl Bolster and Turquoise Striped Nub Fabric with Silver Strand
Date Code 13A January 13, 1959
Transmission Type 4 Cruise-O-Matic
Rear Axle 5 2.91:1


This is 1959 Fairlane / Galaxy Skyliner a California car with a California title with 78,xxx Actual miles! This Skyliner is finished in the original stunning, correct color combination of "Indian Turquoise" and "Colonial White". The interior is the correct "Radiant Turquoise" sof-textured Vinyl Bolster and "Turquoises" Striped Nub fabric with silver strand. Powered by a 352 / 2V mated to a three speed cruse-o-matic transmission with 2.91:1 rear end gears!

The paint has a mirror like finish with a deep shine. All of the gaps on the car are symmetric with a great fit and finish. all of the chrome , trim and bright work are fantastic and showing minimal wear. The interior is in amazing condition and shows extremely well with very minimal wear. The car goes straight down the road with authority and demands attention wherever it goes!

Call 314-594-1404 to purchase or with any questions.

314-594-1404

Vehicle Warranty

Please obey all eBay rules & policies.||Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.||. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being Sold by a State of Missouri Licensed Automobile Dealer-WESTPORT AUTO CENTER INC. (Dealer # D4939), all Missouri DMV laws apply.||. This transaction is governed by Missouri law. Any and all disputes related to this transaction will be settled in the state of Missouri in Saint Louis County no exceptions. The prevailing party in any litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and reimbursement costs for litigation. || All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties implied or expressed or written. ||All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturers workmanship or a previous owners diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We are not a service facility and there are no mechanical guarantees expressed or implied. ||We require a $2,000 non refundable deposit within 24 hours after the auction closing via: Cashier's Check OR BANK TO BANK Wire Transfers. ||We only accept Certified Checks, BANK TO BANK Wire Transfers OR Cash IN PERSON on your remaining balance after deposit is paid.||The car you are viewing is pre-owned and therefore may contain some minor scratches, scuffs and/or dings. Vehicles may have additional miles than as`shown in pictures due to local test drives. As all pre-owned vehicles this vehicle will be sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated. Extended warranties are available for purchase. Please contact for further detailed information on this vehicle.||Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).||. All transactions will incur a $199.00 processing fee. This fee is to cover expenses of paperwork, temporary tags and Federal Express charges.||Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs. (Usually we can ship anywhere within the lower 48 states for $850.00 or less)||Bid retractions are prohibited 24 hours prior to end of auction.||Please note that we reserve the right to cancel and/or end any auction early.|| ||We would be happy to assist with shipping arrangements or transportation from our local airport with prior arrangements.||||NOTE: If the deposit is not received within 24 hours AND / OR if the sale is not complete within 5 days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer.|| ||

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General Terms

Please obey all eBay rules & policies.||Your bid is a legally binding contract in the state of Missouri.||. The vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection by any bidder or agent of any bidder prior to the end of the auction. The Vehicle is being Sold by a State of Missouri Licensed Automobile Dealer-WESTPORT AUTO CENTER (Dealer # D4939), all Missouri DMV laws apply.||. This transaction is governed by Missouri law. Any and all disputes related to this transaction will be settled in the state of Missouri, in saint louis county no exceptions. The prevailing party in any litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees and reimbursement costs for litigation. || All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties implied or expressed or written. ||. ||All used vehicles should be assumed to have some degree of wear. We do not manufacture our product. Each vehicle brand has its strengths, styles, tendencies, and shortcomings. Therefore, despite our best efforts to verify a vehicle's mechanical condition, we are not able to warranty a manufacturers workmanship or a previous owners diligence in care. It is for this reason that all vehicles are sold "AS IS". We are not a service facility and there are no mechanical guarantees expressed or implied. MILES LISTED IN A AUCTION ARE NOT REPERSENTED AS ACTUAL BUT REPERSENT WHAT THE ODOMETER READS AT THE TIME OF LISTING UNLESS OTHER WISE STATED. We only accept Certified Check, bank to bank Wire Transfers or Cash in person on your remaining balance after deposit is paid.||The car you are viewing is pre-owned and therefore may contain some minor scratches, scuffs and/or dings. Vehicles may have additional miles than as`shown in pictures due to local test drives. As all pre-owned vehicles and this vehicle will be sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated.WE ENCOURAGE BIDDERS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PERSONALY OR HAVE A THIRD PARTY INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR YOU BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS.ALL VEHICLES THAT ARE TEN YEARS OR OLDER WILL BE SOLD MILES EXEMPT. Extended warranties are available for purchase. Please contact for further detailed information on this vehicle.||Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).||. All transactions will incure a $199.00 processing fee. This fee is to cover expenses of paperwork, temporary tags and Federal Express charges.||Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs. (Usually we can assist with shipping anywhere within the lower 48 states for $850.00 or less to your door step, SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY)||Bid retractions are prohibited 24 hours prior to end of auction. BIDDERS WITH A ZERO RATING OR NEGITIVE FEEDBACK MUST CALL BEFORE BIDDING OR WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL YOUR BID.||Please note that we reserve the right to cancel and/or end any auction early for any reason.|| ||We would be happy to assist with shipping arrangements or transportation from our local airport with prior arrangements.||||NOTE: If the $2,000 non refundable deposit is not received within 24 hours or if the sale is not complete within 5 BUSINESS days of the close of the auction, we reserve the right to sell to the next highest bidder or to another qualified buyer.||

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We require a $2,000 non refundable deposit within 24 hours after the auction closing via:Pay Pal ,  Cashier's Check or Wire Transfers. Be prepared to pay full payment within 5 business days of auction closing (unless prior arrangements are agreed upon).|| All transactions will incur a $199.00 processing fee.

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