When I was 12-13 years old (I’m 70 now) dad bought a 1957 Ford four door, sea foam green & ivory and that same “Factory Air Conditioning” badge along with power steering and power brakes. It was a used car that was well taken care of; it had the clear plastic seat covers over the seat. Car was a great looker however it was difficult to keep running. Dad finally got tired of mom complaining about driving something unreliable and traded it in for something else after a couple of years.
Back in the late 60's a friend had a 57 Ford. Same exterior as this one with red interior. We had so much fun cruising in that car. I had a 57 Plymouth wagon. Not near as cool as the Ford. Those were the days my friend.
In 1985 I bought a 57 Ford custom 300, for $500, It had the 272 and a 3sp OD trans. I put in a 312 merc and had some fun. Still got it, it needs a lot of tlc, but I'll never forget those hot summer nights in that thing.
My uncle bought a slightly used 57 Fairlane 500 four door hardtop. It was solid color seafoam green and had factory air. Every time that we tried to go to New Orleans from Baton Rouge, either the car would overheat or the air conditioning would conk out.
From WC, my brother had two 57 Fords, the first a Fairlane 500 2 door sedan, looked like a hard top but had pillars around the windows front and rear! Next, I think he got a raise and bought a 57 Fairlane convertible Black, even had a continental Kit and skirts! I think the Illinois winters got to him though as the next year he bought a white 58 Fairlane 500 2 door and kept it a long time! I had a 57 Fairlane (different chrome) that my Dad worked on for me in 1964! It kept my new wife and me going for several years, even though it was not in the best of shape! When I look under the hoods of my current vehicles I miss the simplicity of those older Fords!
When I was in high school in the late 1960s one of the local hot rodders had a black 1957 Ford just like that. He had put a 427 FE dual quad and a four-speed in it with fenderwell headers. It looked bone stock on the outside. Factory wheel covers and all. Also had the old school cheater slicks on it. Some people said it was the fastest car in town, maybe he was I don't know. Saw him street race a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with a 428 FE, the 57 Ford beat the Mustang by two car lengths. That was a memory from 1969. I was 17. This happened in the great Inland Empire in Southern California. 👍👍😎🏁
an friend of my dads has a 56 ford two tone aqua green and white its all original with plastic covers still on the seat the paint is all original and the paint is in amazing condition his father bought it brand new in 56 he wanter 27,000 for it my father thought about buying it but he changed it mind but that car is beautiful condition in all original condition not sure if the motor has been rebuilt because it has at least 200,000 miles on it
The main reason 57 Fords outsold 57 Chevy was that Chevy, or GM had a labor strike for a part of that year, and the production lines shut down. That no doubt affected the cars sold
The 57 Ford outsold the 57 Chevy by over 100k units. They had a major rust problem and this is one of the reasons you don't see many left. They were an all-new design and looked like the 57 T-Bird i from a taillight standpoint.
Got to love them Fords!!
AC ! Wow! It was an incredibly expensive option back then
You don’t see many 57 fords. I have a 57 Mercury with a Continental kit it’s a neat old ride also.
When I was 12-13 years old (I’m 70 now) dad bought a 1957 Ford four door, sea foam green & ivory
and that same “Factory Air Conditioning” badge along with power steering and power brakes. It was a used car that was well taken care of; it had the clear plastic seat covers over the seat. Car was a great looker however it was difficult to keep running. Dad finally got tired of mom complaining about driving something unreliable and traded it in for something else after a couple of years.
An old timer once told me that aftermarket dealer installed air was cheaper in those days
And better. No dash vents just evaporater and fan bolted to bottom. Extremely efficient
Back in the late 60's a friend had a 57 Ford. Same exterior as this one with red interior. We had so much fun cruising in that car. I had a 57 Plymouth wagon. Not near as cool as the Ford. Those were the days my friend.
I love it !
Jim Wicks is mighty fine guy, and has more knowledge about Fords than most anyone else.
I was shocked when I first heard that. I know many more Chevy's survived. Both were great cars. Both better looking than most of today's new cars.
In 1985 I bought a 57 Ford custom 300, for $500, It had the 272 and a 3sp OD trans. I put in a 312 merc and had some fun. Still got it, it needs a lot of tlc, but I'll never forget those hot summer nights in that thing.
Awesome
Very nice Kool old school
My uncle bought a slightly used 57 Fairlane 500 four door hardtop. It was solid color seafoam green and had factory air. Every time that we tried to go to New Orleans from Baton Rouge, either the car would overheat or the air conditioning would conk out.
From WC, my brother had two 57 Fords, the first a Fairlane 500 2 door sedan, looked like a hard top but had pillars around the windows front and rear! Next, I think he got a raise and bought a 57 Fairlane convertible Black, even had a continental Kit and skirts! I think the Illinois winters got to him though as the next year he bought a white 58 Fairlane 500 2 door and kept it a long time! I had a 57 Fairlane (different chrome) that my Dad worked on for me in 1964! It kept my new wife and me going for several years, even though it was not in the best of shape! When I look under the hoods of my current vehicles I miss the simplicity of those older Fords!
When I was in high school in the late 1960s one of the local hot rodders had a black 1957 Ford just like that. He had put a 427 FE dual quad and a four-speed in it with fenderwell headers. It looked bone stock on the outside. Factory wheel covers and all. Also had the old school cheater slicks on it.
Some people said it was the fastest car in town, maybe he was I don't know. Saw him street race a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with a 428 FE, the 57 Ford beat the Mustang by two car lengths. That was a memory from 1969. I was 17.
This happened in the great Inland Empire in Southern California. 👍👍😎🏁
Nice looking car
an friend of my dads has a 56 ford two tone aqua green and white its all original with plastic covers still on the seat the paint is all original and the paint is in amazing condition his father bought it brand new in 56 he wanter 27,000 for it my father thought about buying it but he changed it mind but that car is beautiful condition in all original condition not sure if the motor has been rebuilt because it has at least 200,000 miles on it
My dad circa 62 had a 57 2 dr wagon. 2 tone b/w. Always clean and polished it was a looker.
Nice 57 ford.! It’s a surviver.
Unfortunately, someone over the years removed the fender scripts & hood lettering these cars had.
When they don't tell you the price they want to much. IMO
In Canada, Ford Canada had a meteor Division that was a cross between a Ford and Mercury.
I love the ford sedan
Cruising with Ward Cleaver 🤜💥🤛
Don't forget about June, Wally, and of course, Beaver!!
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Engine?.trans?
Beautiful Car!! Looks like the car Jeff Chandler drove in "man in the shadow".♥
My dad bought a 59 ford wagon that was a few years old. That was a great car. I took my drivers license test in that thing and passed with no problem.
so the magic questions are, is it for sale, and how much, inquiring minds want to know.
Lets see the engine & start her up.
The main reason 57 Fords outsold 57 Chevy was that Chevy, or GM had a labor strike for a part of that year, and the production lines shut down. That no doubt affected the cars sold
Fellas, pop the hood next time!
I was there about 1 hour ago
The 57 Ford outsold the 57 Chevy by over 100k units. They had a major rust problem and this is one of the reasons you don't see many left. They were an all-new design and looked like the 57 T-Bird i from a taillight standpoint.
My dad owned 1. It had 3 on the tree with overdrive. It would run down the road.
Show the engine bay ‼️🤷♀️
Had three
Is the car for sale?
Obviously the old boys mic isn’t on or just not working.
How much $ is he asking for it?
Why can’t people pronounce Chevrolet correctly. It is Chev-ro-lay, not Chev-uh-lay.