Here's why the 1957 Ford Fairlane is the MOST valuable car on Earth!
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Rest in Peace - Warren S. Bivin - May 4, 1939 - September 27, 2021
Thank you all for the loving words they meant a lot to my Grandpa and they continuously make my day. Wishing everyone the best. - Jonah
The 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 is not the rarest, most valuable, or fastest car on Earth; however, it is the most important car on Earth to me because it belonged to my grandfather. My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease and it takes a while for a family to learn that diseases don't define you. We found my war veteran grandpa his first car and suprised him with it around Christmas time in 2014. This made for one the most special days of my life and a story that I will be able to tell my grandkids when I get older. It truly was an amazing experience.
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The Ford Fairlane saw some serious renovations in 1957 as it became sleeker and more powerful. The fairlane was the perfect choice for a dad that needed to cart around his family and also have some power under the hood. The thunderbird special 312v V8 is a very powerful engine for its age and the dual exhaust sound great! This is definetely one cool classic.
Damn it's an amazing car. And it's amazing how much you know about cars and how passionate you are about it
Wow, thanks! That's one of the nicest comments I've ever recieved :)
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Good call! Hahahaha
That's funny! Cool history behind it!
@silverbird58: Jim Anderson had a 57 Ford in " Father Knows Best"
Lee Marvin had a 57 Ford in "M Squad" And let's not forget the movie "Thunder Road" with Robert Mitcham.
Sounds like you're in a rare family that cares for your loved ones... Your grandfather and grandmother taught your father well with a caring heart and it's obvious he too has passed the gift on down to you... Remember to send this gift always and give it to your children also... AMEN & AMEN
No car, will ever look as magnificent as cars in the 50's. Especially the 57 Fairlane!
magnificent
@@Noitisnt-ns7mo Indeed
Our stage 1 Buick is the only one in Canada Total production. 800 Canada & usa we bought ours in. 1972 I just sold my 69 COPO Camaro I had a lot of fun with it blowing the doors off cars even the super birds the thing about cars is that each of us can get what you like
Beautiful car, but an even more beautiful story about your grandpa! You and your dad did a wonderful thing.
The best part of this video is not the '57 Ford (and I have owned one myself) but it's the love you obviously have for grandfather. He is blessed to have you for his grandson.
Thank you so much for watching!
You are one hell of a young man. That was a wonderful thing you and your dad did. BTW, the 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 2 door is my favorite car of all time.
Thank you so much! Although it was extremely nice to give my grandpa something he truly deserved, the best gift has been all the positivity people like you have shared in response to this video! You made my day!
@@RennautoGarage You gotta post a picture of grandpa behind the wheel flashing that proud smile.
57 Ford best looking Ford ever! Better looking than a chevy. Explains why they sold more of them . Your so lucky. I'm sorry to hear about your Grandpa.
Thank you so much for watching!!!
To I in it just I'm my to Kiki I know it is on
In 1972 I had a two tone gray 4 door 223 six 3 on the tree absolutely loved that car sold it and bought it back a year later sure miss that car
My god that is outrageous and beautiful
I AM 81 AND REMEMBER THESE CARS AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CARS EVER...TODAY THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME...SAD....
So true! Cars are becoming appliances. No as beautiful as they used to be! Thanks for watching!
I remember riding in these cars. Your right they were beautiful
GET WITH THE GOOD TIMES ,, THE OLD CARS WERE METAL SLEDS
Jim, Im 73 and love the 50s cars. I had a 57 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible which I paid 450 dollars in my junior year of high school 1965. I liked the 55, 56 and 57 Chevys. Same for the 55,56 and 57 Fords. The 58 Ford not so much but the 59 Ford was a great car. Chrysler Dodge cars were like boats with rear fins but they had huge engines and would fly. Love the old cars.
Jim ,dont forget the T-Birds.55, 56 57 were beautiful cars. I loved the round rear windows and the single bench seat. Then in 58 they made it into a sedan with a back seat. In my opinion that ruined the T-Bird. Adios my friend.
I bought a used red & black '57 Ford Fairlane 500 with a 292 V8 automatic that I drove from NJ to South Florida in 1966. It blew a timing chain at a Texaco gas station on Rt 301 in Santee, South Carolina on Labor Day weekend. The station owner knew a guy at a local parts store and got a new chain on Labor Day. 7 hours later, I was on my way. I wish I still had that car. A very cool ride.
Same!!! Sounds amazing! Have a great day! :)
I was born in 1957.
I think you have the ultimate vehicle. I love the car...and your storytelling was awesome.
You have a real treasure of memories . Im giving my grandkids the same typy of memories.
Do me a favor !!
You give your Papa the greatest Hug ever and kiss him on the forehead. My Grand kids do that. I didn't ask them too. I cant even tell you how much that makes my world so Bright and soo Loved.
I will say prayers for your family.
Sincerely
Papa Jeri...
Not a miss print.
Im a twin and my Mother (God rest her soul) wanted something different.
All my grandkids know Papa Jeri and i have free reign to spoil each and every one of them with AWESOME memories. I will watch for more of your stories.
I will do it!!! Have a great and amazing day :)
The 57 Fairlane is my favorite of all time. The 57 T-Bird is 2nd.
I agree but I think almost all 57 cars had great style and all that chrome!
I love your story. I have pretty much the same story with my dad and the exact same car (red and black though) . I found his car and gave it to him this past Christmas. He and my mom are like teenagers again driving it all over the place.
Haha that is awesome! It crazy how good watching other people be happy can make you feel! Thanks for watching!
This exact car was my first! But with the original "power signal seeking" radio, and the "police interceptor" 312 engine ... and power steering. Three speed Ford-O-Matic auto tranny ... which I replaced with a 3-speed manual & Hurst shifter after a year or so. Got about 10 mpg unless I was in a hurry ... then about 6, but that was all on drip gas from the pipelines crossing the area. Drip gas? If you didn't grow up in the oil patch, you have no clue.
Hahahaha very true! Would love to see pictures! Sounds sweet!
I miss the gas fill being in the rear of the car . Didn't have to 'think' how to pull up to a gas pump...
So true!! And the behind the license plate design is a timeless classic.
@@RennautoGarage Just be sure to get a sealling gas cap, when I was kid and worked pumpimg gas, I could have retired as an oil billionaire if I just mopped up all the spilled gas from people with bumper level gas fillers that filled up and hit the gas pedal and left a streak of regular for the first few blocks until the fuel level dropped far down enough to stop spewing over. Moving the gas fill pipe to the upper side of fender alone must have reduced national oil consumption by a factor of about 25%.
@@marcodmagnifico2737 mm.
Just don't step on the gas. Or you'll lose a gallon. But they ended it because it's not safe to be behind the car. Because of the next person pulling up behind you.
I believe in 1957 ford out sold Chevy for the first time
In 57, the Fords did have a nicer look than the Chevy. They were lower and wider than Chevys. They not only looked better, but they probably handled better as well.
You and your parents must be wonderful folks. I was 8 years old when that car came out. It was a time of euphoria for the United States; at great sacrifice we had won World War Ii and helped rebuild Europe and Japan. Sadly, now we are ruled by the same kinds of tyrants who were responsible for the rise of the German National Socialist Party (i.e. the Nazi's) and the Stalinist Communists. Let Freedom Ring!
Very nice car indeed
Thank you for watching!!
That is a beautiful classic. It means much to me, too. My parents bought that same model new in 1957. Theirs was also the Fairlane 500 2 door Town Sedan not the hard top. Theirs had the bright work trim around the door and rear windows. They didn't get the 312 but the standard V8, the 292 with the Fordomatic with power steering and the radio and clock in the dashboard. My mom wanted the two tone grey. Sadly, the rust belt of Pittsburgh took its toll and I last saw it in 63 when my dad traded it in on a later newer Dodge. Still have a love for the 57 Fords, and their cousins, the late 50s Fairlanes. Love your story of your generosity towards your grandpa!
57 fords are way more nicer than a 57 chevy
Thanks! I can agree! But I am a bit biased.
I can agree. I used to dream of owning a Bel Air when I got older!! :)
57 Chevy not even close to a 57 Ford...
@@richardbaker595 you gotta be kidding, line em up on the drag strip. my dad bought one of these duds in 57 and what a pain in the ass until he lost his ass when he traded it two years later. compare 57 chev. to ford resale and also current worth.
William Johns it’s just personal taste..my favorite is a 56 crown Victoria..
Although similar in style, I always liked the '57 Ford over the '57 Chevy.
A beauty for sure. The 55, 56, 57 were great did not care for the 58 however.
57 Ford fairlane,, My favorite, 58, Kind of ugly all over,
I had one even with the 1975 Dodge Spinners.312 intercepted V8 Enjoy O did back in 1959 GOD bless your Grandpa!
So sweet!!! Thank you for watching :)
Love the car, I also have a red and white 57 Ford Fairlane 500 club sedan.
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The short wheelbase 300 series 2door post sedan, with the supercharged 312(3speed, overdrive trans), would be my fantasy ride.
Wonderful video; a wonderful story told very well! Nice job on the Fairlane 500 tour and also nicely done narrative.
Love your car and don't ever sell it. My Dad bought a yellow and white 57 Ford 2 Dr hrd top for my oldest brother first car in 1969 ,after high school he wanted a 67 must gt 390 fastback in 1972, so dad past the 57 down to next sibling brother till his high school graduation in 1975,he then bought a 70 mach 1 .then my next brother in line got it for his first car and drove it till his graduation 1978.he then bought a 71 mach 1 .then it was my turn for my 1st car,and I drove it till 1982. I then purchased a 68 Gt 390 fastback,and Dad got 57 back,and since then it has been in storage for 37 yrs. My Dad has been gone for 10 yrs now,I took over our family car buisness,and am the care taker of the 57 Fairlane Victoria ,oh yeah it was always a hot rodder gasser style, and is still a car no one forgets in our area.it was our families most loved car, even more than our mustangs,and we all still have those mustangs yet. The best days ever. And oh yeah my Dad also owned a 65 Shelby gt 350 for a couple yrs but parted with it for profit,but will always have the memories. Its a car that even hard core Chevy guys would tell me that they loved that car,that says alot about the 57 Ford's, the biggest shame is so many of them were destroyed,and in the Midwest many were junked out because they rusted out so bad around the headlights and rockers.that was one big reason to their demies.
Incredible story! Those are some dope cars!!! Its true the 57 ford was special!! and agreed rust stinks!
My dad had a 1957 Ford willow green two door coup with a 272 V-8 three speed manual. I learned to drive with that car. Ugly color but it did pretty good with that small V-8.
Small world!! Thanks for watching :)
Beautiful story to go with your beautiful car. So sweet.
Thanks so much!
Very underrated car you got a jewel keep it forever
Thank you so much for watching! Unfortunately, we ended up selling it to help pay for college. Really appreciate the comment! Have a great week!
Oh that's understandable one day you may get another
You are 1 awesome grandson. I hope your Grandfather is still alive and well, BTW the 57 Ford Fairlane outsold the Chevy Belaire.
Bless you all. I can quickly tell that you are from a good family with good values. The car is beautiful. There actually isn't a bad car in the 1957 line. It was a banner year for all makes. I envy you being able to drive that car around. You must feel like a king going down the road with that rolling work of art!
Thank you so much! You are too kind. Have a great day!
I had not thought about it before, but you're right: 1957 was a great year for all marques. Why do you suppose that was?
@@Norsaskriv A very optimistic America. Wonderful things happen with that mindset. Bad things happen without it.
One of my all time favorites as well. Friend of mine had a canary yellow ragtop and a neighbor had a station wagon version.
Had 57 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible in 1963. Paid $800 being 6 yo. Mine was white with white top and inside had two tone blue and white also. Didn't have skirts. She was sharp. Great thing you did for granddad.
Thats unreal!~ Thanks for sharing!
@@RennautoGarage Traded her for 1965 Mustang and was $3,500.00 brand new. Found a 57 like I had for $34,900 couple years ago. Oh well.
I had a 57' Fairlane with a 289 I maintained it meticulously ,I loved it. I saw many Chevys in my rear view...a few misses but overall that 57' was respected (until I blew it up) sad day.
Ford offered 3 different CID V8 engines in '57. All Y blocks, 272, 292, and 312. The 289 small block came along a few years later. I bought a used '57 Custom 300 in '65. Mine had the 272 . Not monster power but one of my most favorite cars and I've had many cars over the years.
@@dkenmiller9829 A neighbor lady had a '61 Fairlane as I remember a 292. The only way you knew the engine was running
was to lift the hood and check the fan spinning. Dead quiet.
Sometimes the “chrome” was stainless steel
This was the identical car my brother and I bought in 62 we shared a lot of great memories enjoying high school and working together as one. R.i.p Big Bro.
My brother had a two toned green one with 312 Beautiful cars bought from his teacher in 1970
Great story, great car. My dad had one. I can just remember it. Barely.
Thanks for the memories!
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Thanks so much! You are the best!
So sorry to hear about your grampa, that is a sweet car take care of it!!!
Thanks! that means a lot! Also thanks for watching! Have a great day :)
I just found your video and I Love the Story and the Car T00❕ You folk's are Awesome to do that for your Grand Father.....Just AWESOME❕ I hope he is still around in 2019 almost 2020....I lost my Grandpa at a Very Early age, now I'm almost 80+ years old. My Grandpa was Killed over in the Oklahoma Bad Lands (it was known as that back in the day) He WAS an Full Blown Cowboy.
Thanks for watching!! He is still doing well! :)
A red and white 57 Fairlane was also my first car I paid $500 for it. I would love to have it back. My second car was a 67 solid red Fairlane. I loved it also, fond memories.
No way! Times have definitely changed. I wish I could buy a couple for $500! Thanks for watching.
Hope your ok ? Luv the way you put this together, its been like a long while. Hope alls well and take Care ♡♥♡
Everything is pretty good! Hoping to post a new video on October 22nd. Stay tuned :)
I started to like this car because of the 1963 film Its a mad mad mad mad world
Love your car. I had a Fairlane 500 in high school. White over blue. Did the quarter mile in about 14 seconds at 86 MPH. Wish I still had it.
What a fabulous story behind this car. I am sure your Grandpa knows he is greatly loved.
He does!! Thank you so much for watching :)
I purchased my grandpa's 1940 Ford back in 1968. My Uncle Joe won the 40 in a poker game in 1950 and gave it to gramps. I will never sell that car. I've had many cars, none compare to that 40 Ford.
I have a 58 and love mine. Thanks man. Such an awesome story. Your Granddad is fortunate to have a Grandson like you. God Bless.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! You made my day! I bet the 58 is super cool!
My first car was a 57 Ford Fairlane. It was built for a Ford factory executive and was essentially a COPO car. I heard those cars went through the assembly plant twice. I think this may be true as the trunk was filled with brand new extra parts i.e. carpets, hub caps, floor mats and every manner of expendables. He mentioned the car was also painted twice at the factory. I agree, the car is more appealing that a 57 Chevy.
So sweeeeeeet!!!!
You are cute. The storyline is heartbreaking. Much respect from Columbia South Carolina. 🇺🇸
That was my first car also. Bought it in 1966, gray and white. Everybody liked the 57 Chevy but the Ford was my favorite. Your car brings back a lot of good memories. Sold mine when I was drafted into the Army Infantry in 1969 for deployment in Southeast Asia. Different times back then, different America. Your car is beautiful, keep it that way.. for grandpa and guys like me
Wow thanks for sharing! Have a great day :)
What a beautiful story.
Too bad you didn't record your grandpa when you showed them the car. I would of loved to see that for myself.
Did you have any pictures of your grandpa from back on the day, with his 57 Ford Fairlane? That would of been cool to add to this video.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful story & car
:o)
My mom died in an accident driving an identical 1957 (except for hubcaps). It was in Rossvile Ga. 1963
Nice story. Pretty car. My favorite car. I've had three of them. You may not be aware of this, but the speedometer goes to 130 mph. The halfway speed under the high beam indicator is 65 mph. The 0 mph marker and the 130 mph marker are unlabeled. Don't consider it a challenge though.
Awesome to know!! Thanks for watching!!
Old car's are kool. Until you wreck EM, then they re Old car's!
Great car, best wishes from Germany 😃😃😃
Thank you for watching!!! Wow all the way from Germany! That is incredible!!
That was a wonderful thing you did. It is a fantastic car and also a great story. Thank you so much for posting it on here.
Very beautiful amazing looking car very beautiful amazing colours wow just love it
Thanks for watching!!!
My dad & I bought a brand new baby blue and white Fairlane 500 Sunliner convertible from Jack Roach Ford in Houston in 1958 when I was a junior in high school in Houston -- I still remember the monthly payment was $72/month and I paid 1/2 (out of my paper route income) and my dad paid 1/2 -- took the car to college and it's still my most favorite of all the cars I've owned -- the girls back in the day thought it was super cool. Great memories.
My dad had a crown Victoria 56
Beautiful story and beautiful car.
My first cat that I learn on was my dads 57 Ford custom two door post with a 272 V8 three speed. The color was a ugly willow green. The small V 8 ran pretty powerful. My dad was proud that it went over 100;000 without touching the engine. It was a fun car to drive.
Sounds amazing!! Dig up some pictures and send them our way!
My mother and daddy had one of those cars when I was in Jr. High. I got to drive it just a little
What a great story. A lot of people may not believe this Ford out sold Chevy in two categories, The Fairlane and Thunderbird edged out Corvette and Chevy in 1957 in there prime, thow I still love both
Thanks for watching!! You are great! Much love
THERES MYS BOTHER CAR.AND IT NOT A 312 V 8 BUTS A 312 CUI Y BLOCK. ITS BEEN ON THE FAMILIES SINCE 1959.I WAS ONLYS 4 YEARS OLD.NOW 66 YEARS OLD. STILL RUNS.HADS LIKE 6 DIFFERENT MOTORS. NOW A 302 V8.WAS MYS PARENTS NEW CAR.WENT TEENS.BUT ITS WAS WHITE ONLYS. WELLS STILL IS OLDS WHITE.MY DAD PASS AWAYS IN 2010,AND MY MOM IS 91 YEARS YOUNG.
THUNDERBIRD V8!
Nice video. If I won, latemodelresto would be getting the $500.
Thanks for checking out the video man! I bet that 93 Cobra is bad ass. Growing up my cousin had a 95 and I was in love with it when I was a kid.
I'm 77 I had a 57 ford with the T-Bird engine black I had on the side (THE REBEL) at that time I was kind A rebel damn good cars back then
Dude it is STYLE'N. The color combo is awesome. If you picked up dates in that ride they would wet their pants besides not being able to wipe the smile off their face. Hope it is yours.
Thanks for watching!!
Love it. My buddy had a convertible same color!!
Great story!!
Good on ya bro! Your a quality young man! Stay Gold Pony boy!
Rock On. That's a great story.
I preferred the two dr sedan, just for the posts and windows being framed, less rattles. The 57 was my dream, I had a 55 two dr. hardtop. Then it was 1963, went into the USAF, got married, then the dreams went away.
So cool! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!!
The 57 ford was my grandpas favorite car. he bought a 55 ford fairlane in 2014 and had been working on it since he got it. I remember the joy it brought him to work on it with me and it quickly became my favorite car. But he past away in april and wasn't able to see it back on the road. He wanted the car to go to me when he past and it did. But it's been hard to work on it with out him. but im close to getting it back on the road and i now he'll be proud when that day comes.
Joe Tharp Interestingly, I found a 56 Ford 4 Door/292 T bird, / auto/ White & Bleu cloth INT,with a/c noT working, low miles & great shape( a minor bubbling around some of windows WAS ONLY b,emish , THIUHG dual exhausts some discolored on bumper surrounds. !))..totaled in early 1966( other driver faulty, thouhg only recovered some $3000.. to cover summers expensws/ hospital/ Wages.....
You keep working on it. Grandpa will be watching you from above.
I love you what a great kid!
I love you too. Thanks for watching
A 57 Ford was my first car.. When put in perspective the 57 Chevy was in its 3rd year of styling (Tri-five) but the 57 Ford was a brand new model lower and sleeker.
Very true! The 57 was drastically different than the 56
Caught me in the feel goods when you brought your gpa into it. Never change who you are young man, you'll go far. Thank you for sharing
There really is a nice and caring grandson in this awful cruel world, very nice story.
Thank you so much! That really means the world to me! You made my day.
Ford outsold Chevy in 1957! Take that 57 Chevy lovers!
Word.
It's got Dodge hubcaps. Very popular in those days..
Very touching. I can only imagine how your grandfather felt. What a nice family.
That is a fine classic car, and you are a fine grandson and your dad is a fine son AND father. And your story is a great one.
What an absolutely charming young man.
Wow!! I do not deserve this comment!!!
Looks like it has '58 Dodge Lancer hubcaps.
Super story and grandson...
But... why isn't the gas cap also chromed?🤔😊
Hahahahahaha. Thanks for watching!!
The story behind why this car is your favorite and why it means so much to you is far more important than the car itself. Cherish it and the memory of your grandfather forever but remember when it comes to classic cars, we are just their keepers and conservators for the future generations. Enjoy your time with this very special car and ignore those who may not appreciate it because it's not their preferred car for whatever reason.
Yes!! I agree. It was about the moments not about the object. Thank you for watching!!
Pull,those hokey fender skirts and it’ll look a whole lot better!
Craig Jorgensen hmmm!!Plebe.
Naa! they are super rare, extremely valuable, and look great. I think I may know Craig he drives a 57 Chevy with a powerglide "slush box" and is trying to get your goat for reals ...
I feel the same way for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500!
I feel the same way for my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500!
This is not a Fairlane.....it is a Fairlane 500. The Fairlane was a lesser car....smaller rear fenders and smaller side mounding seems and many fewer features....and cost much less.
Hey, Jonah! The measure of a person is what they do for others......and you measure up for sure! May your grandad rest in peace, you and your family let him know he was appreciated. :) Jack
Thank you so much for the kind words ! Hope you have a great week and year!
Great video, beautiful ford
Thank you!!
I could go without the fender skirts but a pretty cool car
My grandpa had a '57 4-door Fairlane 500 in light green over dark green.
I bet it was lovely! We would love to see some pictures! Email us blueshirtbusiness@gmail.com... Thanks for watching
Awesome!!!😁😁😁😁
Thanks mate!
That is an awesome story. As a teenager, still too young to drive, I was in love with the 1957 Ford. Every day my route home from school took me past the Ford dealership's used car lot where there almost always were multiple 1957 Fords. I lingered in that lot. The manager got to know me and would let me sit in the cars, let me run my hands over the fins, etc. Alas, I never was able to own a 1957 Ford. I had a couple of 1958 models but never a 1957.
Wow that story warms my heart to hear. So cool to hear from you Steve. I hope you have a really great week.
It's wonderful what you did for your Grandfather.
Man that exhaust is mindblowing!! I wonder how much that car is worth
Thanks!
In 1965 my brother bought the identical car , year, colors, etc. except he paid $75 dollars for it. Why so cheap (even by that yeer's standards)? The car was a Starliner and the top wouldn't come up and out of the trunk. So it became a "Fairweather" driver until he traded it in on a new Karmann Ghia in 1969. The dealer gave him $215 as a value.
That is crazy!! Only $215?
My first car was a 58 Fairlane with the exact same color scheme. It belonged to my parents, and they gave it to me after I wrecked it. Thanksgiving day in Bend, a community near Red Bluff CA, mom needed potatoes. I was 16 and drove my girlfriend, Carol to the store to get some potatoes, but not before stopping by the Sacramento River so I could show her the salmon spawning in the riffle. Then, heading for the store, she kissed me as I was making a 90 degree turn. I couldnt see, and took out a power pole, which put a large vee into the grill and radiator of the Ford. It also put two dents into the dashboard where her knees hit and knocked out the power to our entire community while their turkeys were in the oven.
Carol and I are 71 now, with 3 daughters and lots of grandchildren. She was a good kisser. I spent a lot of time dreaming about fixing that Fairlane. Mom got a new 63 Mercury Marauder, but my first movable car was a Hillman Husky wagon, a British car made of cardboard. I'm in my dotage, now, and have overcompensated. Im on my third Miata. I will never forget the Fairlane. Whatta car.
So sweet!! Beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing!
awesomeness