1957 Ford Fairlane 500

2dr Coupe

Up for auction is 1957 Ford Fairlane 500. As you can see, this is a 2 Coupe (although technically it's called a 2 door Sedan). This particular model is the Hardtop "No-Post".

The car recently had all the bodywork finished, all panels are nice and straight and have been aligned to fit nicely.
Most if not all the trim is there. It was removed in order to prep and primer the car. The intentions were to polish/chrome all trim once the car was painted.
The interior is also mostly all complete. Just needs to be re-upholstered.
All windows are there and in good condition. The front windshield has a small chip, otherwise it's clean.
All windows open and close freely.
The car also features the original radio, clock and heater controls.
As you can see from the pictures, it also features A/C. At this point the A/C is not working, but we haven't looked into the reason, it could need a simple recharge.
The engine was upgraded to a Mercury V8, please look at the pictures. If I'm not mistaken, I believe it's a 302 with A/C compressor.
The carburetor was recently rebuilt and the timing adjusted.
This is a California Black Plate car... meaning it's been in California most, if not all of its life.
The registration is current and up to date, hence the pink-slip is immediately available.
The car fires right-up and runs, you could technically get in and drive it any where since it has current registration. However since its been sitting at the shop for a while and most all trim removed, I would recommend towing the car to its new location

Please feel free to contact me with any questions prior to bidding, I will due my best to answer any and all concerns.

This is a low-reserve auction for a very clean 57 Fairlane 500 . Don't miss this opportunity of owning a classic no-post 2 door coupe! All the bodywork is done, all you need to do is pick you color/colors and finish the project.

**** YES, I WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE!!! All shipping fees are buyers responsibility.

Anyone not local to So.Cal: I can help refer you to companies that can ship this vehicle to your front door any place in the world, you will have to determine who you will hire.

Only forms of payment accepted are:

CASH: if you are picking up in person or
WIRE TRANSFER: if the car is being shipped out to you. Please note that the vehicle will not be released until all funds have cleared.

The car is being sold AS-IS. I am in no way, shape or form implying or promising any type of warranty or guarantee.

I am also selling the car locally, hence I reserve the right to end the auction early if the car is sold.

Thank you again and happy bidding.

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