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Ford

Fairlane 500 Skyliner

1957

Maker
Franklin Mint
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Four views of Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

Behind the design

About the car

At the touch of a button, the Skyliner folded its steel roof into the rear of the car. The mechanism used a complex collection of motors, switches and locks. It was a spectacular showroom attraction, although storing the roof consumed much of the luggage space.

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Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 1957

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