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1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Texas

$55,000

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Fairlane 500

Year

1957

Body Type

Roadster

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

4WD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

312 V8 3 Carburetorsn Automaticn Body Off Re

Condition

Excellent

Description

[vc,row][vc,column][vc,column,text css=]n1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible For Sale $55,000nn 312 V8 3 Carburetorsn Automaticn Body Off Restorationn Power Topn Wire Wheelsn See car at 4:18 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 3n Contact info at bottom of pagen Also have lots and lots of classic car and truck parts for sale, what do you need?n Also have these other classic cars for sale in this collection 90-95% of collection inside stored on concrete floors-all of these cars in D.N. Collection Part 1-7 when purchased will have new battery and engine running when picked up with exception of 1937 Chevy Dirt Track Car Sold As Is-Where Isn 1957 DeSoto Custom Restomod 2 Door Hardtop reduced from $75,000 to $65,000 for quick sale first car in video D.N.

Collection Part 1n n 1964 Mercury Park Lane Marauder 2 Door Hardtop $18,000 3:22 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 1n n 1956 Ford Thunderbird $30,000 4:40 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 1n n 1952 DeSoto Custom Convertible $30,000 5:59 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 1n n 1954 Oldsmobile Holiday 98 2 Door Hardtop $40,000 7:30 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 1n n 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe 4 Door Sedan reduced from $24,000 to $18,000 for quick sale 9:25 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 1n n D.N.

Collection Part 1 video click here 1956 Chrysler New Yorker St. Regis 2 Door Hardtop reduced from $28,000 to $23,000 for quick sale first car in video D.N. Collection Part 2n n 1950 Chrysler Windsor Newport 2 Door Hardtop reduced from $18,000 to $16,000 for quick sale 1:33 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 2n n 1967 Dodge Monaco 500 2 Door Hardtop $24,000 2:24 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 2n n 1937 Chevrolet Dirt Track Car $10,000 as-is, no title 4:00 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 2n n 1964 Imperial Crown 4 Door Hardtop reduced from $15,000 to $10,000 for quick sale 5:05 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 2n n 1964 Ford Thunderbird Roadster $35,000 6:38 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 2n n 1962 Chrysler 300 2 Door Hardtop $32,000 7:48 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 2n n 1955 Dodge Royal Lancer 2 Door Hardtop $30,000 9:26 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 2n n D.N. Collection Part 2 video click here 1949 Dodge Yellow Cab Taxi movie car $8,000 first car in video D.N. Collection Part 3n n 1950 Dodge Yellow Cab Taxi movie car $9,000 1:12 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 3n n 1946 Buick Super 4 Door $10,000 1:40 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 3n n 1975 Chevrolet El Camino Classic $20,000 2:41 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 3n n 1966 Volvo 2 Door Coupe $8,000 3:42 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 3n n 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible $55,000 4:18 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 3n n 1965 Chrysler 300 Convertible $14,000 5:28 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 3n n D.N.

Collection Part 3 click here n 1957 Ford Thunderbird in restoration process not for sale yet first car in video D.N. Collection Part 5n n 1954 Chevrolet 210 4 Door Wagon not for sale yet 24 seconds into video D.N. Collection Part 5n n D.N.

Collection Part 5 click here 1968 Chrysler 300 not for sale first car in D.N. Collection Part 6n 1957 Cadillac Limo not for sale yet 1:12 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 6n n 1960's Checker Airport Limo not for sale storing for a friend 1:37 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 6n 1956 Ford Thunderbird $40,000 2:38 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 6n n 1959 Singer Gazelle Convertible reduced from $5,000 to $4,000 for quick sale 3:53 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 6n n 1922 John Deere Tractor "Poppin John" no title, all restored, added electric starter $15,000 4:52 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 6n n D.N. Collection Part 6 click here 1948 Chevrolet 1 Ton Long Bed Pickup $18,000 first truck in D.N. Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1925 Dodge Brothers 4 Door Sedan $8,000 movie car "The Great Debaters" starring Denzel Washington and Forrest Whitaker 1:27 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown See car in Movie Trailer at 1:07 and 1:30 minutes into video n 1952 White Super Power, Single Axle Truck, Gas, Restored $12,000 3:55 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1959 Chevrolet 1 Ton Panel Truck $15,000 4:28 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Pickup, Long Bed $18,000 6:00 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1935 Chrysler Airstream 4 Door Sedan, Rear Suicide Doors, All original reduced from $12,000 to $10,000 for quick sale 6:54 minutes into video D.N. Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1951 Dodge M37 Power Wagon, Restored $20,000 7:22 minutes into D.N. Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1946 Autocar W90, Single Axle Truck $15,000 Sold! Sold! Sold! 8:30 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 7 under 1946 Autocar W90 truck belown n 1959 Ford F-350 Wrecker, Original, Patina $8,000 I may have missed getting this truck on videon D.N. Collection Part 7 click here n 1968 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon $25,000 movie car "Ruffian" starring Sam Shepard first car in D.N. Collection Part 8n See car in Move "Ruffian" 8:40 and 9:35 minutes into video n 1956 Packard Executive 2 Door Hardtop $4,000n n 1957 Dodge Coronet 2 Door Post reduced from $8,000 to $7,000 for quick salen n 1957 Cadillac Seville 2 Door Hardtop Project Car + 4 Door Parts Car sold together $8,000 3:48 minutes into video D.N.

Collection Part 8 Sold! Sold! Sold!n n D.N. Collection Part 8 click here Have many other Cadillac Projects and other make and model projects in this collection what are you looking for?n Many other unique and special project cars available from this collection let us know what you are looking for and your price rangennCall or text Tim Lincoln for more info at 585-305-7727 or email [email protected] him Gary sent you.nnIf no answer call or text Gary for more info at 972-935-1660 or email [email protected] you ready to sell your classic car/truck or collection? n`With zero upfront cost, there is no risk to you the seller.n

Ford Fairlane 500 Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1957–1970

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The Ford Fairlane 500 started as a full-size cruiser and evolved into a genuine muscle car contender — giving buyers a unique mid-size platform that could be built for style, comfort, or straight-line speed depending on the year and options chosen.

This guide covers

✓ 9-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Fairlane 500 Buyer's Guide

Ford Fairlane 500 Market Overview

Based on 32 Ford Fairlane 500 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$49,338

Avg. Asking Price

1957–1969

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Above Average

This car: $55,000

Low: $8,995 High: $550,000

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 69% ◄

Manual 13%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 9% ◄

Good 13%

Fair 3%

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Ford Fairlane 500 Buyer's Guide

The Fairlane 500 is one of the most underrated nameplates in American automotive history. It started life in 1957 as the top trim of Ford's full-size lineup, evolved into a mid-size platform in 1962, and by the mid-1960s was available with big-block power that made it a genuine muscle car — all before the GTO made mid-size performance fashionable.

I'm Mike Sullivan, and the Fairlane 500 has always been on my radar as a value play in the classic car market. These cars have the bones, the power options, and the styling to compete with anything from the muscle car era, but they haven't historically commanded the premiums of a Chevelle or a Buick GS. That's been changing, and buyers who got in early have done well.

What to Check Before Buying

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Door Tag / Build Sheet — Decode the door tag to verify original engine, transmission, and color codes before paying big-block prices.

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Engine Stamp — Check the engine stamp code — verifiable against factory records to confirm original or replacement engine.

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Lower Quarter Rust — Inspect lower rear quarters and trunk pan — probe with a pick, not just visual examination.

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Floor Pan Integrity — Check floors from underneath for rust perforation, particularly at the rocker panel welds.

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Fastback Sail Panel — On fastback models, check where the roofline meets the sail panel — water collects here and causes hidden rust.

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FE Engine Condition — Check for cracked exhaust manifolds, oil leaks at the rear main seal, and smooth idle without misfiring.

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Transmission Performance — Test the automatic or 4-speed manual for smooth shifts and no slipping — C6 rebuilds run $1,500–$2,500.

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Brake System — Verify dual-circuit master cylinder on 1967+ cars — single-circuit pre-1967 cars should ideally be upgraded.

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Hood Alignment — Check hood and front fender alignment — uneven gaps indicate previous front collision work.

Common Issues

Lower rear quarter rust on unibody structure — expensive to repair correctly. Floor pan perforation, especially in the footwells. Trunk floor rust around the spare tire well. Incorrect drivetrain swaps (misrepresented as big-block cars). Cracked exhaust manifolds on 390/428 FE engines from heat cycling. Worn out C4 or C6 automatic transmission — common on cars with performance-driving history. Brake master cylinder deterioration on pre-1966 single-circuit systems.

What to Look For

Verify drivetrain authenticity via the door tag and engine stamp codes before committing to a big-block premium. Inspect the lower rear quarter panels and trunk floor for rust — these are structural on the unibody. Check the floor pans from underneath and probe the rocker panels. On fastback body styles, inspect the sail panel area where the roofline meets the quarter panel — water collects here. Verify the 1968–1969 models don't have replaced hood or front sheet metal from poor collision repairs. Check the VIN and title for potential title washing.

Price Guide

1957–1961 full-size Fairlane 500 in driver condition: $12,000–$22,000. 1962–1965 mid-size: $8,000–$16,000. 1966–1969 standard small-block drivers: $12,000–$20,000. 1966–1969 documented 390ci big-block cars: $20,000–$35,000. 1968–1969 documented 428 Cobra Jet cars: $35,000–$60,000. Fastback body styles command 15–25% premium over hardtops. GT models add significant premium.

Did You Know?

The 1966 Fairlane was actually available with a 427ci race engine through select Ford dealers — making it one of the fastest street cars sold in America that year, years before most people associated "muscle car" with mid-size platforms. The Fairlane name derived from Fair Lane — the name of Henry Ford's personal estate in Dearborn, Michigan, now a National Historic Landmark. The 1969 Fairlane Cobra with a 428 Cobra Jet ran the quarter mile in the low 14-second range — quicker than many dedicated sports cars of the period.

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