Advertising 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable Hardtop [51A] Comments about this vehicle| Author | Message |
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◊ 2008-12-17 19:00 |
Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible 76B |
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◊ 2008-12-18 01:34 |
I think I missed this one. The trunk opened backwards on the Skyliner for practical reasons with respect to the direction that the roof moved during the conversion process of hardtop to convertible. I just can't tell now if the trunk lid curves downwards as on the standard convertible Sunliner, or if it stays relatively flat as on the retractable Skyliner. You decide. Sunliner: http://www.socalhotrod.com/57Fairlane.html Skyliner: http://www.sunbeltcars.com/images/ford57sky_back.jpg |
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◊ 2008-12-18 14:37 |
Ok, got it. This car HAS a fuel filler door on the driver's side, instead of behind the license plate as on other production 57 Ford cars. This was done in order to accommodate the operation of the "disappearing" hardtop roof. This door is quite evident in this view along a single axis which includes the windshield "A" pillar, although these items are actually several feet apart on the car. Sunliner driver's side: Link to "www.seriouswheels.com" Skyliner driver's side showing fuel filler door: Link to "www.cincyconcours.com" Another characteristic which is present on Skyliner models is the rear bodywork is completely vertical with a slightly-rounded corner between the trunk lid and the rear panel between the tail lights. (See the second link in the previous post.) *51A* -- Last edit: 2008-12-18 14:41:32 |
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◊ 2008-12-18 16:00 |
Good job, 58Roadmaster ! |
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