1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner 2 Door Retractable Hardtop 352/300HP V8 6 passenger Convertible

Power steering, brakes
Rare 'H' code 352 V8/300HP Power Option (4 BBL Carburetor)

Rare & collectible.

Very rare and desirable 1958 Ford 'Fairlane 500' Skyliner Retractable 2 Door Hardtop Convertible with the very rarely chosen factory option 'H' code 352 CID 300 HP 4 BBL Big Block FE 'Police Interceptor Thunderbird Special' V8 engine (9.6:1 compression ratio) with dual exhausts and matched to the top-of-the-line optional Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and fully loaded with also very factory specifications including:

'Cruise-O-Matic' automatic transmission (rebuilt 2022)
Magic air heater and defroster
Signal Seeking 'AM/FM' radio
I-Rest Tinted Glass
Gearhead Power Steering
Factory Front Disc - Power Brakes

New Dual Exhaust with chrome tips
Full wheel covers
Coker Wide Wall Tires (Wheel Alignment 2022)
Electric Clock
Automatic Interior Courtesy Lighting
Vinyl & Nylon Upholstery
Full floor color coordinated carpeting
Fully functional Hydraulic power operated retractable hardtop roof with manual over ride & new deck lid locks

In 1958 the Skyliner came standard with the 292 c.i. Mercury V8 with 200HP and other options included the Big Block 332/225HP 2 BBL 8 & the rarely optioned power option of the 352/300HP 4 BBL 'Police Interceptor' V8 which was tuned to produce maximum power and torque at a low rpm with a top speed of over 112mph such as this particular example boasts along with the also rarely optioned top-of-the-line 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission along with the very desirable Power assisted four wheel drum brakes.

The most dynamic feature of the Skyliner is its retractable roof which at the press of a button under the dash opens the trunk to 80 degrees from which the roof emerges with the forward flap hanging down to then move forward and lower and lock into place. To operate the roof seven electric motors are required with the biggest in the trunk which operates two very long screw jacks that raise and lower the roof. Thirteen switches, 10 solenoids, 8 circuit breakers & over 600 feet of wiring serve the electric motors! Needless to say this roof operates exactly as it should having been thoroughly overhauled as seen in our online video.

The car's original 'FE' 352/300HP 4 BBL 'Police Interceptor Thunderbird Special' V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and the transmission shifts smoothly through the gears. This car drives very well - must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver. The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car also has four virtually new white-wall tires.

Ford received a fairly heavy handed facelift for 1958 with quad headlights and tailights, a larger chrome front bumper and grille, dummy hood scoop and new bodystyle trim. The Ford Fairlane 500 Sunliner Convertible cost $400 less than it's sibling, the retractable hardtop convertible - the 'Skyliner Retractable'; which was the world's first true Hardtop convertible, but nevertheless both models earned their 'Milestone car status' and today both models are highly sought after by Ford collectors internationally, especially rare unmolested and well preserved models like this one with the highly desirable Big Block 352 cid 'Police Interceptor Thunderbird Special' V8 engine with dual exhausts to say nothing of being fully loaded with virtually every available factory option! The car was heavily restyled and re-engineered again in 1959 and officially became part of that year's new 'top-of-the-line' Galaxie series, although it continued to wear the 'Fairlane 500' script. A true 'Milestone' collectible car today and always a proven 'crowd pleaser' for its technical fascination and a testament to the time that Detroit would attempt and achieve the seemingly impossible for it's day!

This is therefore a rare opportunity to own a beautiful surviving example of a very stock and factory correct 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 2 Door Hardtop Retractable Convertible with the big block 352 V8 engine and the more sophisticated three speed 'Cruise-O-Matic' self shift transmission.

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