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1957 Ford Fairlane 500

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1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Fairlane 500

Year

1957

Mileage

6,411 miles

VIN

D7SC114200

Body Type

Wagon

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

312 V8

Description

1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Why This Car Is Special The stunning restored 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner we have here at Skyway is painted in the factory correct yellow paint with the black and white vinyl interior that is stunning. It is a beautiful restoration, has the 312 cubic inch V8 engine and automatic transmission that were both rebuilt, newer interior, laser straight body with excellent paint that runs and drives like new. It was part of an older gentleman's private collection, owned for over 34 years! Features 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Beautiful restoration Rebuilt 312 cubic inch V-8 "Thunderbird Special" engine Cruise-O-Matic automatic 3-speed transmission Black Thunderbird Special valve covers Silver painted air cleaner assembly Engine and intake painted in Ford Red V8 rumble from the exhaust system Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds Very nice painted, restored, and detailed engine compartment Very stock appearing black and white split front and rear bench type seats Great chrome Painted dash Black carpet and floor mats Matching door panels Dash panel has all the correct gauges and controls Factory steering wheel and seat belts Excellent Re-done Inca Gold paint White power convertible top Great chrome, chrome bumpers, trim, quad headlights and the wide chrome grille Super body panels Huge chrome rear bumpers with the iconic spare tire mount Painted rear wheel covers Laser straight body Nice wide whitewall tires Factory wheels Chrome hubcaps Runs and drives like new Part of an older gentleman's private collection, owned for over 34 years! Mechanical Specs Our 1957 is powered by the 312 cubic inch V-8 "Thunderbird Special" engine and a Cruise-O-Matic automatic 3-speed transmission.

It is well dressed with black Thunderbird Special valve covers, silver painted air cleaner assembly, with the engine and intake painted in Ford Red, a V8 rumble from the dual exhaust system and factory cast iron exhaust manifolds, and all sitting in a very nice painted, restored, and detailed engine compartment. Interior It has a very stock appearing interior as it came from the with the black and white split front and rear bench type seats, great chrome, painted dash, black carpet and floor mats, and great matching door panels. Look closer and you will see that the dash panel has all the correct gauges and controls, factory steering wheel and seat belts.

Exterior The re-done Inca Gold paint with the white power convertible top is great as is the chrome, chrome bumpers, trim, quad headlights and the wide chrome grille, super body panels, huge chrome rear bumpers with the iconic spare tire mount, painted rear wheel covers, nice wide whitewall tires on factory wheels and chrome hubcaps. It has to be one of the nicest 57's in the country and has been the owner's labor of love too. Conclusion What better way to drive to car shows or cruises in a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner like we have here at Skyway Classics? It will be a show winner at any local, regional, or National event and always draw a crowd.

When is the last time you have seen one? Come see it today. So give us a call at 941-254-6608. Disclaimer Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from.

Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.

Ford Fairlane 500 Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1957–1970
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The Ford Fairlane 500 started as a full-size cruiser and evolved into a genuine muscle car contender — giving buyers a unique mid-size platform that could be built for style, comfort, or straight-line speed depending on the year and options chosen.
This guide covers
âś“ 9-point inspection checklist
âś“ Common issues & what to avoid
âś“ In-person inspection guide
âś“ Market pricing by year & condition
âś“ 5 FAQs answered
âś“ History & fun facts

Ford Fairlane 500 Market Overview

Based on 32 Ford Fairlane 500 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

32
Listed Now
$49,338
Avg. Asking Price
1957–1969
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Average Range
This car: $39,597
Low: $8,995 High: $550,000
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 69% ◄
Manual 13%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 9%
Good 13%
Fair 3%
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Ford Fairlane 500 Buyer's Guide

The Fairlane 500 is one of the most underrated nameplates in American automotive history. It started life in 1957 as the top trim of Ford's full-size lineup, evolved into a mid-size platform in 1962, and by the mid-1960s was available with big-block power that made it a genuine muscle car — all before the GTO made mid-size performance fashionable.

I'm Mike Sullivan, and the Fairlane 500 has always been on my radar as a value play in the classic car market. These cars have the bones, the power options, and the styling to compete with anything from the muscle car era, but they haven't historically commanded the premiums of a Chevelle or a Buick GS. That's been changing, and buyers who got in early have done well.

What to Check Before Buying

Door Tag / Build Sheet — Decode the door tag to verify original engine, transmission, and color codes before paying big-block prices.
Engine Stamp — Check the engine stamp code — verifiable against factory records to confirm original or replacement engine.
Lower Quarter Rust — Inspect lower rear quarters and trunk pan — probe with a pick, not just visual examination.
Floor Pan Integrity — Check floors from underneath for rust perforation, particularly at the rocker panel welds.
Fastback Sail Panel — On fastback models, check where the roofline meets the sail panel — water collects here and causes hidden rust.
FE Engine Condition — Check for cracked exhaust manifolds, oil leaks at the rear main seal, and smooth idle without misfiring.
Transmission Performance — Test the automatic or 4-speed manual for smooth shifts and no slipping — C6 rebuilds run $1,500–$2,500.
Brake System — Verify dual-circuit master cylinder on 1967+ cars — single-circuit pre-1967 cars should ideally be upgraded.
Hood Alignment — Check hood and front fender alignment — uneven gaps indicate previous front collision work.

Common Issues

Lower rear quarter rust on unibody structure — expensive to repair correctly. Floor pan perforation, especially in the footwells. Trunk floor rust around the spare tire well. Incorrect drivetrain swaps (misrepresented as big-block cars). Cracked exhaust manifolds on 390/428 FE engines from heat cycling. Worn out C4 or C6 automatic transmission — common on cars with performance-driving history. Brake master cylinder deterioration on pre-1966 single-circuit systems.

What to Look For

Verify drivetrain authenticity via the door tag and engine stamp codes before committing to a big-block premium. Inspect the lower rear quarter panels and trunk floor for rust — these are structural on the unibody. Check the floor pans from underneath and probe the rocker panels. On fastback body styles, inspect the sail panel area where the roofline meets the quarter panel — water collects here. Verify the 1968–1969 models don't have replaced hood or front sheet metal from poor collision repairs. Check the VIN and title for potential title washing.

Price Guide

1957–1961 full-size Fairlane 500 in driver condition: $12,000–$22,000. 1962–1965 mid-size: $8,000–$16,000. 1966–1969 standard small-block drivers: $12,000–$20,000. 1966–1969 documented 390ci big-block cars: $20,000–$35,000. 1968–1969 documented 428 Cobra Jet cars: $35,000–$60,000. Fastback body styles command 15–25% premium over hardtops. GT models add significant premium.

Did You Know?

The 1966 Fairlane was actually available with a 427ci race engine through select Ford dealers — making it one of the fastest street cars sold in America that year, years before most people associated "muscle car" with mid-size platforms. The Fairlane name derived from Fair Lane — the name of Henry Ford's personal estate in Dearborn, Michigan, now a National Historic Landmark. The 1969 Fairlane Cobra with a 428 Cobra Jet ran the quarter mile in the low 14-second range — quicker than many dedicated sports cars of the period.

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