The second generation of Ford Fairlane was introduced in 1957, and with its longer, wider, and sleeker look, it was a huge hit on the American market, out-selling Chevrolet for the first time since 1935. In 1958, along with a face-lift of the model including fashionable quad-headlights and grill styling similar to the Thunderbird, the Fairlane 500 continued to be the top trim level offered, until 1959 with the introduction of the Galaxie. Examples produced that year, such as this one, wore both the Fairlane 500 and Galaxie badges, reinforcing that they were truly the height of luxury. Ford advertising made bold claims in 1959 that their models that year were "The World's Most Beautifully Proportioned Cars", a claim that was backed up by Comité Français De L'élégance, who gave Ford a gold medal for exceptional styling at the Brussels World's Fair. The Ford Galaxies were also offered in the Skyliner and Sunliner, hard and soft-top convertible packages, just like the Fairlane, with the Sunliner soft top outselling its hard topped sibling nearly four-to-one. Now turn the pages of history back to 1959, as this extraordinary example is a true "time capsule" and is quite possibly the only one of its type that is as close to what one would have seen in a Ford dealer showroom 63 years ago in 1959! This example is in two-door coupe configuration with the Sunliner soft top convertible roof. The Galaxie was available with various power plants from the more reserved 200 hp 292 cu. in. to the more aggressive "Thunderbird Special" 300 hp 352 cu. in. 5.7L V-8 installed in this example, which is original. According to the included original window sticker, this motor upgrade cost $48.90 in 1959. Special features installed on this model according to the window sticker include a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission, curb guard body molding, Magic-Aire heater, 6-tube console range radio, 2-speed electric wipers, windshield washer, padded dash and visors, backup lights, clock, heavy duty battery, sun ray wheel covers, and power steering. Much of the interior is original including the tri-tone red/black/white leather seats which have protective plastic coverings over them. The seats feature Fingerhut covers that were installed in July 1959. The consignor reports that the tires are original. The air fitler has the FOMoCo stamping. This car has the original top plus the original tonneau cover that is in the original canvas holder. Includes all original documentation from the original purchase of the car including the original window sticker, invoice, optional features brochure, a service invoice from 1963, and other documents.

Excellent, a true 16,968 mile survivor, the car retains 95% plus of its original single-tone red paint which shows a few scattered minor color irregularities (where mirror was removed), a minor spot in the center front of the hood, and some faint dulling. All of the badges, chrome, and decorative trim are present. The interior shows some mild wear on the tri-color seats and door paneling which are totally original. The dash, instruments, and steering wheel all are original and show some light wear. Mechanically excellent, runs great! An extraordinary example of American automotive history, that would certainly make you the talk of the town!