BEAUTIFUL SKYLINER RETRACTABLE! 332 V8 W/ 3 SPEED AUTO, VERY CLEAN 50'S CRUISER!

1959 Ford Skyliner Description

While we take folding hardtops for granted today, n the late 1950s, ord's Skyliner "retractable" hardtop was a sensation. New owners probably could have sold tickets to watch the big hardtop tuck itself into the trunk, nd this 1959 Ford Skyliner retractable is one of the nicer examples we've seen in a long time, ith a great color combination and a fully functional top mechanism.With top-down proportions not all that different from a standard convertible, he Skyliner really was a miracle of engineering might. Hundreds of feet of wiring, ultiple limit switches and motors, nd a bunch of smoothly pivoting hinges make this car possible, nd it really does work as advertised. This car has been beautifully restored in Colonial White over Torch Red, very flashy combination, nd honestly, ould you want anything other than flash on your retractable? Ford's styling was refined for 1959 but it's plenty ornate, ith a sweeping spear of trim down the flanks, odes fins, nd neat little gunsights atop the front fenders. For a convertible, verything fits together quite well, ncluding the doors, nd it's doubly important for things like the trunk to be right, ince it's an integral part of the folding top assembly. Also be sure to check out the wonderfully ornate grille, he beautifully chromed bumpers, nd the continental kit out back that makes a long car even longer, o it has a ton of presence everywhere you go.A black, ed, nd white interior looks sharp against the red and white bodywork, nd the comfortable materials ensure that even in the summer sun you'll stay cool. Given the vintage clear plastic seat covers, he interior is in beautiful condition and should give you a very clear picture of how easy this car's life has been. The gauges are all fully functional, he steering wheel shows no signs of age or sun damage, nd the overall level of preservation is extremely impressive. Even the AM radio works like it should! Seat belts have been added for safety, ut that appears to be the lone modification. Of course, n a retractable, he critical thing is the top, nd you can buy this one with confidence, ecause it goes up and down effortlessly with just the touch of a button. Top up, he trunk is cavernous, ut if you're travelling, he retractable only offers a small "box" where luggage is safely out of the top's way.This car carries Ford's strong-running 332 cubic inch V8, hich was the most popular engine choice in 1959. It runs beautifully and gives the big convertible the kind of effortless cruising you expect from a '50s automobile, long with a muted V8 purr. It's nicely detailed with turquoise paint on the tinwork, correct air cleaner and beautiful valve covers proudly showing off big FORD block letters. Power steering makes something as big as this easy to handle and there's an equally giant radiator up front that seems designed for parades. Underneath, t's mostly original, ut that's OK because it runs beautifully and cruises along effortlessly with a Ford-O-Matic transmission and a 9-inch rear end. Four recent whitewall radials have been fitted to the original wheels with factory wheel covers.One of the true automotive wonders of the '50s, he Ford retractables are finally getting their due respect as collector items. Call today!