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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable in Red / Black & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 11-5-20.
We're looking at a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Convertible in Flame Red & Raven Black Paint. The car comes with the factory 292 CI V8 “Y Block” engine.
The car's Owner is Don Walters. Don’s had this car since 2000. He shares he had one like this when he met his wife. The car features the “Retractable Top” and Don shares back in the 1950’s known as the “Hideaway Hard Top”. He found this one in a junk yard and did all the restoration work himself in four years. Don uses this car as his daily driver.
ENJOY!
Don's car is so hot it set off nearby fire 🔥 alarms! Thanks Lou!
N I C E :-) You're welcome Brian SD, Lou
LOL!!!
i LOVE those, that frontend is magic
Nice :-)
There is man that knows how to rev the engine, and it sounded fabulous. Excellent job on the restoration. Sweet car, and I'm glad he enjoys driving it all over the place.
Hi Steel Assault, You're right, this was a good rev :-) Nice to see he's enjoying the car, Lou
"Restored it to drive". Don's quote and everything else about his '57 Fairlane is fantastic, Lou! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "fantastic" Fairlane :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Saw a red one just like this 4 years sgo in Havana Cubs.. a old man was washing it outside his home.. he was the origial owner and the car was perfect with under 30k miles.. lots of old American cars there all older than 1960...
Beautiful restoration! My wife had one back when they were just used cars and said that when the top was operating it shimmied and shook the whole car.
Hi unclepup, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your wife's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Now that is one serious trunk n treat.
N I C E :-)
Lou , I like how you zoom in on all the small details. I’ve always been a fan of this model.
Hi Chris, Glad to read you enjoy the details too :-) Lou
Lou is great at showing the details - including trim and interior - and the Trunk and Treats. One of the highlights of the channel!
@@JeffKing310 Yeah, I agree...and I LOVE when Lou says, "Trunks & Treats"...and boy, Lou gives us LOTS of treats featuring gems of automobiles such as this *BEAUT!!!* :D
Another delightful ‘My car story’. 50s stories are my favourite!
Hi Mirch, You're on the right CZcams Channel :-) Lou
Marilyn Monroe car if I ever saw one! Great color combo and great exhaust sound. Double kudos for the convertible retractable top. Thanks Lou & Don for a TGIF Treat!
HI Rusty, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Love that you said Marilyn Monroe, Rusty....I love her and have been collecting on her since I was a little boy! :D If it were in pink, it would be a Jayne Mansfield car (love her too)....She loved pink and would be giving a big Jayne Mansfield wave, like sweet Marilyn would too! : )
@@willyboy6126 - Coolio Julio!
The engineering and hardware for the Ford Skyliner was originally developed for the Continental Mark II. FoMoCo product planners decided at the end not to build a retractable Continental Mark II because sales estimates were minuscule. FoMoCo lost $1000 (about $9000 today counting for inflation) on every Mark II. This engineering was partially used on the 1961 Thunderbird and 1961 Lincoln Continental in order for them to have a concealed convertible boot. Restoring a Skyliner is a nightmare compared to a soft top Sunliner due to this complexity. It would have been interesting to see pictures of this car during restoration. Also, if power windows are original to this car then that is rare because at that time most Chevy, Ford, Plymouth customers considered power windows unnecessary. The Skyliner continued for both 1958 and 1959 but not for 1960 because the big 1960 Ford was redesigned.
Hi SpockvsMcCoy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge and adding to the Channel, Lou
A Beautiful Automobile Thank you Lou
Hi Wayne, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
He really revved that sucker up! Thanks. Made my day.
Hi Curtis, Just the way we like it :-) Glad to share this car with you, Lou
Fabulous Fairlane 500 !!! A pure work of beauty---true and genuine American Heritage---at its finest. Magnificent Ford from front to rear, interior and exterior, the engine compartment; and the legendary and renowned retractable top. And yet, the gentleman's daily driver---Love It !!!
Hi John, High praise :-) Glad to read you "love it". Lou
Very nice Fairlane! There is some sort of symmetry with the trumpet horns and the Schmitty exhaust.
Beautiful restoration and great Car Story. Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, The horns & exhaust are both nice surprises :-) Thank you for viewing and you're welcome, Lou
57 Ford outsold Chevy that year and its obvious why, the 57 Ford it much more sleeker and stylish than the slab sided Chevy. Beautiful example of the Skyliner. You have the right to be loud and proud. I know this was a big labor of love . Appreciate the time and sweat that went into this magnificent machine.
Hi KemosabeGT350 geuss, Happy to read you appreciate the build and looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Super nice car. This is one of my favorite 50s Fords.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Thank you Lou, this is one of my most favorite designs.
Happy to read this is a favorite design for you gnewb e, You're welcome. Lou
10:50 lmao im dead...i wasnt expecting it at all from this elderly gentleman but i should as he seemed to know a whole lot about hollywood mufflers! hahaha that was SUBSTANTIAL REV hahaha wooohoooo i love that guy
Fun rev for sure :-)
I agree with you Lou, that color combo makes that beauty POP!
Stunning Fairlane.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this "Stunning" car :-) Thank you, Lou
P. S.
May seem silly, but just hearing these horns honk takes me back to better days, too.
Happy to read you enjoy that part of the video :-)
A really beautiful car. I love the engine sound. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds of this car :-) Lou
*GORGEOUS* car! Don did an awesome job in restoring it...and with love. Neat that he has come full circle with this beauty of an automobile, since he had one when he met his wife...I think that is sweet and that the car holds great sentiment because of that...and not doing it for the almighty dollar sign......I sure envy you Lou, you get to meet great people and hear stories like that, PLUS get to ride in these fantastic *CLASSICS!* :D
So true, so true!
Hi Billy, I'm sharing so hang out on the Channel, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Wow, just, wow....😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Wow x 2 = Winner :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a fantastic Ford. It took about 50 yrs. for the retractable hardtop to catch on. I wonder if any of the Ford engineers are still around. Great that he drives it. I know I would. Beautiful restoration. Thanks for another great
video.👍
Hi Steve, Happy to read you think this Ford is "fantastic" :-) My pleasure sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Another great car story, Lou ! Love the car & the owner did a first class restoration on this classy Ford. Also like that it's not a trailer queen like some you see, even winter driving - brave man ! Thanks Lou & as always , thumbs up !
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you appreciate this build and car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile hi lou, I have been a subscriber to your channel for quite a while now. Maybe you didn't know that....
What a nice car! It has the gagnster colours!
Hi FairRodTheCapacitor, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I am a subscriber, looking forward for more cars. Keep it up!
P.S. I suggest you to be careful when filming near a running engine.
on a windy day ,raise that mast and let that ship sail
ALL ABOARD!
ТАКИХ КРАСИВЫХ РАКЕТ Я НЕ ВИДЕЛ, А КАКИЕ СТУПЕНИ
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
Great Super Car. This was when American made great cars
Hi Samuel, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
That whole top lifting and retracting is literally poetry in motion..👌
Hi X K, It's pretty cool how the Engineers figured this out, and I agree, fun to watch, Lou
Lou that was cool car from the 1950's. I like the exterior colors. Retractable top is nice and works likes it new.
Hi Carl, Happy to read you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
HOLY CYBERTRON, BATMAN! The Transformers existed back in 1957!!?? I'm loving this treasure for chur mang! When I seen the retractable top in action - I'm sure my expression was kinda like the proverbial Deer in the Headlights Look. Its just different than watching a convertable. Or at least for me personally. Gotta love it!
Hi ImTheDaveman, "The Transformers existed back in 1957!!??" This one is an Autobot :-) Lou
Another Don gem with an impeccable resto. A very iconic '50's car. The striking and daring color combo works great with that body style. This is a car where the skirts make a positive impact. Very nice touch, along with the front grill guard. Thank goodness a continental kit was not added. It adds way to much mass to an already rather "fat" rear-end! LOL. My cousin had one of these also in the early '60's. It had an electronic issue in that when it rained the top would go down and the interior would get soaked. My father helped fix the problem and was amazed at the complexity of the system. How it made it into production is a wonder. Fortunately it did!
Hi Joseph, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
My dad worked on those when new. The wiring fried on the first retractable they got in. The Ford rep threw down a box of parts and hit the road. Nobody had a clue how to repair them so Dad was flying blind. But he did get it rewired. We had a couple of 57 rag tops but never a retractable. I always thought the 57 was an exceptionally beautiful car.
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars your Dad used to work on :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Sure enjoying these classic cars, Lou.
The gentlemen that own these beauties are just as interesting, too.
Car guys tend to be very decent folks...
Hi Dave, You're on the right CZcams Channel :-) Please watch the commercials on the videos so I can make $ and keep sharing the fun cars with you, Lou
what a beauty! the back end has an ever - so - slight hint of the Ranchero...and a very slight resemblance to a Mercury in the front with the bumper...if I'm not mistaken..love it!
Hi mouse lee, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and glad to read you "love it!" :-) Lou
Great video Lou love watching your channel this was my Uncles favorite car. He always wanted one and the same color combo too.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read your Uncle would like this car :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
GREETING, from Venezuela, ***** WOW! WOW! WOW ***** . What a WONDERFUL combination of color. Very impressive restoration. A SUPER SHOW OFF the RETRACTABLE TOP. It does sound GREAT.
Hi Alejandro, WOW! x 3 = Winner! My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Power windows on a 57 Ford, at a time when mostly only luxury cars like caddy and lincoln commonly had them...enormously impressive and very rare I believe...Nice Job Lou!
Hi Daniel, Thanks for sharing your knowledge of what you liked. Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
Amazing car, that '57 Retractable of Mr Don's is such a sweet machine! Thank-you Lou for your presentation!
Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you think this car is "Amazing" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
very nice car very nice
Hi Lukasz, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
Sounds great!!!! 😀
Just the way we like it :-)
Magnificent car! The retractable roof was decades ahead of its time. Thunderbirds and early 60s Lincoln Continentals on CZcams have them too!
Hi David, Happy to read you think this car is "Magnificent" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge too, Lou
Those Thunderbirds and Continentals did not have retractable roofs which are hard steel. Some of the engineering and hardware is shared to maintain a concealed convertible boot but the top is still fabric which is folded when stored.
you didint lie about those 50's beauties coming in
You're on the right CZcams Channel :-)
UNBELIEVABLE. DON WALTERS. RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
A CAR LIKE THIS WAS IN THE PERRY MASON TV SERIES. WHERE. RAYMOND BURR DROVE IT IN THE. 1&2ND YEARS OF THE SHOW 1957 &58
LOU. YOUR THE BEST
Hi Andrew, Happy to read "UNBELIEVABLE" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I appreciate your kind words, Lou
Very nice.
Glad you enjoy this one :-)
When my Dad had a '57 Mercury in the Ford Shop for repairs, we got a '57 Skyliner for a loaner. Everyone including my Mother encouraged him to keep the loaner! This black and white two tone was awesome. My dad would not do it.....said convertibles have too many rattles. It later was purchased as a graduation present for the Valedictorian of our High School Class named Jerry.
Hi Larry, Thank you for sharing the story of Jerry's car :-) Lou
A beautiful example of the fabulous 50's!! I work for Ford Motor Company in Kansas City and I always appreciate when a Ford vehicle is showcased! Thanks Lou!! P.S........love the "exhaust notes"!😎 And yes....... Don does know how to "rev" that engine!
Hi George, This was a good rev for sure :-) Glad to read you enjoy this 50's Ford, and you're welcome, Lou
Wow this was sure a beautiful unit! Loved those Schmitty mufflers. Those tops on these cars were sure interesting to watch. I really loved these colors in and out on this vehicle. I bet that did ride nice it is pretty big car. When I first saw where the car was I thought it was Dennis and one of his units. I really enjoyed this car and the owner too! Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) You're right, when the top goes up or down, you just have to watch. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Never been on a trailer! Love it! Living in Chicago, I find myself looking sometimes for any sign of some of the cars you have done...especially when I go out towards Crystal Lake and area. Thanks Lou!
Hi Todd V., Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) I'm everywhere in the Chicago area so if you see me, make sure to say hello. You're welcome, Lou
Love 50s cars, the 66 Fairlane is my favorite though. This one is just a rolling sculpture!
Hi Zach Diecast Mansur, "This one is just a rolling sculpture!" High praise for the design of this car :-) Lou
Stay tuned, there is a 66 Fairlane coming up in the next couple months :-)
@@loucostabile 😁😁😁
@@loucostabile Sweet, I'll be here!
Another great video my friend congrats hugs from Brazil
Thank you my Friend. Hugs from USA.
Nice ride! Too bad it will become a lo rider one day. Excellent presentation Lou!
Hi Pat, Thank you for the encouragement on this presentation, Lou
Nice car and nice color combo.like the sound. I would pull the grill guard and fender shirts for a much cleaner and original
look.
Hi Craig, Happy to read you this this car is nice :-) Lou
Lou says Flame Red.......few seconds later...fire trucks !!!! cant make this up!! ;-)- Beautiful Car.....Awesome Owner !!!!!!!!!!
Hi Dan, That was timed well :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
NICE! I had a '57 Ford in H.S. but a basic one. Just as well because of the abuse they all suffered in our H.S. days...
Hi BartRicky, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great 🚘video,,keep it up!!
Hi Cristina Lexy Reef Tank, Thank you for your encouraging words. Lou
nice ride damn thats meant to be driven i like it when owners drive it n not have it stored great car!👍🏻
Hi Danny Al, Fun to see the Care Taker enjoying his car :-) Lou
I'm a little late view this one but well worth it! Always been super impressed with the retractable Sunliner - and this one's really nice Lou - and watching that NASA-type mechanism unfold without a hitch always impresses :)
Hi Bruce H., You're right, the retractable when it operates makes you want to stop and watch :-) Lou
Right on Lou! ✊🏻! Absolutely awesome as always! The ( whoops) four A’s , I mean!
Hi Hensley’s Hobbies - Doug, 4 A's = Winner! Lou
@@loucostabile - yes sir, right on buddy!
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO CAR STORY ENJOY THESE VIDEOS ESP ON A SAT AFTERNOON WITH THIS CORONA STAY IN.I DO HAVE A CAR LIKE THIS ONLY ITS A CSALE 1 18
Hi Han, Glad you enjoy this story. Cool you have one in 1 18th scale :-) Nice, Lou
My parents had a 1957 ford when they got married in 1958. My dad said it was a lemon.
Hi GreenMtnMan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Sorry to read it was a lemon :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
don is a classic like his car
Nice :-)
Thanks for pointing out the details in the retractable top I do the same as him how can someone not drive that every chance they get
Hi Larry, Happy to read the details on this video you enjoy :-) Lou
Mine ('57 Sunliner) was Dresden Blue with a Thunderbird V-8, etc. 1980...
Oh no, I just noticed it's a Skyliner, not a Sunliner...my Skyliner was Gray with a white top (1967)
Hi Edgar, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Sounds like my old harley
Just the way we like it :-)
Proportions are a bit strange because of the “basket trunk” that has to hold the folded metal top. Apparently those tops were an electromechanical nightmare, but were a testament to engineering expertise of that era. Definitely a unique vehicle, Ford loved exposed Phillips head screws to hold every thing together that’s why you see a multitude on this vehicle! Very cool exhaust note. Perfect car for DQ hangout!
Hi Ron, Thanks for viewing & sharing your thoughts on this car, Lou
The front clip was just about the only part of a Retractable that would fit any other '57 Ford Body! Where Lou is showing the flip up door lock cover--no other 2-door would have that item in that location.
Hi Edgar, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Beautiful rare Ford built to be driven. I'd rather drive the 57 instead of the mustang too.
Happy to read you enjoy this "driver" :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing.
Hey Lou maybe sometime in the future we can make video of us together of my future dream cars
Hey Jonathan, Let's make sure you get your "dream car". What car would that be? Lou
@@loucostabile 77 or 78 Trans Am and 70 Chevelle SS actually I have two dreams
That's the way to do a restoration.
Happy to read you appreciate this build :-)
Great Smithy's sound. Was this video produced before the one that aired on November 2?
Just the way we like it :-) This was videoed 11/5.
This man looks like a peanut farmer. :-)
Thanks for sharing.
O mi God ! em volt ao time. Tenk so Match Guys. Péxon rarided. Comik
Hi ARTES TUNINNG BRASIL, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I wonder why General Motors didn't produce a retractable hardtop in the late 50s?
Hmmm, not sure.
Starter is weak or not enough battery power.
Thank you for sharing what you noiced.
Nightmare to work on and the top operating system was always problematic.
Hmmm, that could be a challenge.
This car is not too practical. You lose out on a lot of trunk/storage space because of the convertible.
Hi Jed, You're right, not much trunk space.