1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable & 352 CI Engine & Ride - My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 5-24-21.
We're looking at a 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable in Wedgewood Blue & Surf Blue Two Tone Paint. The car comes with the factory 352 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Dennis Roxworthy. Dennis’s had this car since 2021. He shares he saw the color and condition, and ended up loving this car. This car has been restored and looks “showroom” new.
If you LOVE the “Trunk and Treats” here is a link to the full video of all the brochures. • 1959 Ford Dealership B...
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Great color on this car....it's almost as if they knew the 50's were ending and this was one last colorful Hurrah! Wow, we sure learned a lot in this video about the different models that were introduced in 1959 from Fairlanes to Fairlane 500's and the ultimate Galaxie! What a beautiful automobile...and remember, this was in the low-priced three! I know what he means about the seat covers with the bumps...I can't remember who.but someone in a car I used to ride in, had the seat covers with the bumps!!! I haven't thought about that in years! A one year only vehicle! So different in 1960! Beautiful...simply beautiful.
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you learned a lot too. I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers and I find that to be so much fun, Lou
What a nice memory of American Made Cars.
Hi Jerry, Happy to read this car brings back nice memories :-) 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Nice Lou. One of my father's friends had a '58 Skyliner and I always was amazed as a kid watching the top open and close. They really are a marvel of mechanical engineering, considering they don't run off of a microprocessor like today's cars.
Hi Milford Civic, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers Friend'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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Denis is so excited about this car!!! I don't blame him, Compared to other vid's Lou's brought, of Denis's collection, I doubt there's one that has his tone of voice as excited as a 16 year old with his first car. Proof cars keep folks young.
Hi Chuck, You're right, Dennis enjoys this car :-) Agreed, the cars keep us young, Lou
What a beauty! I always was fascinated by the 1959 Ford Galaxie retractable roof car. I heard that once the mechanism started to fail, that retractable roof became a serious nightmare.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'd image you're right, unless you have a Mechanic who's fixed those before, Lou
I helped restore one of those back around 1990 , what a PITA. Miles of wiring on one of those.
Sounds like a big job. Thanks for sharing.
One of my dad's used cars when I was a kid was a '58 hardtop that had the 352 and clear plastic seat covers. He liked to say it could pass anything except a gas pump. 😁
Hi Deorman Robey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Haha. Wow! The grille, bumper guards, spotlight mirrors, two tone paint and interior, rocket back end. Great brochures too.❤️the 50’s! Happy days! TY Lou and Dennis.👏
Hi Ramon, High praise for this episode :-) You're welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hahaha, even Mr. Roxworthy's 'new' car is a classic! Just one look at that paint color and it's easy to see why this one found a new home in his collection. The interior is impeccable too, especially for a convertible. It's always a treat when you two gentlemen get together. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, You're right, the new one.....is an old one :-) You're welcome, Lou
Can't stop smiling at this one, Lou!! Dennis found a gem for sure! It never ceases to amaze me watching the retractable hard-top in motion, up and down!!.
An engineering marvel for sure!
A big thank you from this Ford guy! The brochure story with the marriage of the Fairlane's and the introduction of the Galaxie's was something I had never heard of! Can't get enough of Ford's history!
Hi George S, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) I agree, these tops in motion are an engineering marvel. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I wouldn't want to repair a retractible roof.Too many parts!
It would be impossible to find a nicer example or a better equipped one. Just amazing and what a great color combo. So rare
To see factory air conditioning! Love it!
Hi Craig, High praise :-) Lou
Even items that are functional like the spotlight or the A/C are sculptured art pieces! So many little details too; glad Dennis and others are preserving them!🙏🇺🇸
Dennis with another fabulous Ford, who would have thunk? Absolutely gorgeous car/boat ;)
Hi Steel Assault, "Dennis with another fabulous Ford, who would have thunk?" I know, I really surprised the Viewers with who's car this would be :-) Happy to read you enjoy this car/boat...ALL ABOARD! Lou
The torture continues without mercy....
And Lou just goes on his little dalliances that shred the souls of us weak, nostalgic fools with memories of bygone days....💔
High praise :-) Thank you George B! Lou
❤️Dennis’s enthusiasm, and Lou shines in his descriptions. Baroque era of cars.👏The retractable top is pure genius, American know-how.👍🙏🇺🇸
That was when cars were steel and real the skyliner was the cats meow love the colors from that era
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Wow! This Fairlane has presence!
Really nice to see the smiles on your faces, while cruising.
Hi Nathan, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you. Glad you're along for the ride. Lou
Great energy and passion every time Dennis is on! He's a tour de force of all things Ford. Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
This guy doesn't own a single car that I dont lust over. Every one is top notch.
Great !!! Said before, these Fords were rolling works of art.
To borrow from Sammy, 10 on a 10 scale :)
High praise :-)
LOU, YOU NEVER FAIL TO DELIVER!!
Thank you John :-)
I can’t imagine owning this in 1959 how proud you’d be. You had to be the envy of your neighborhood in 1959. This looks Showroom!
Hi gene978, Thanks for viewing & sharing your thoughts, and you're right, this one looks showroom new. Lou
Love Dennis' enthusiasm, so obvious how proud he is of his cars.
So knowledgeable, too.
Thanks, Dennis & Lou...
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with Dennis :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I particularly love these baroque era cars with all the factory options. A visual symphony!👏😊
So much to look at. The front grill is magnifique.
Hi Gail, You're right, this one has little details everywhere to enjoy :-) Lou
Absolutely flawless. Dennis is one of the more animated car owners
High praise the the car & the Care Taker too :-)
I wish we could still live like that back then 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Hi Jerry, Well on this Channel we can take a ride and do a bit of time travel back to the time frame of what it feels like to ride in these cars when they were around and new, Lou
Really enjoy Dennis. This is one of the most gorgeous of Ford's. Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you're enjoying Dennis and his FUN Fords :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow... That's the most optioned-out Retrac I think I've ever seen!
And thankfully, it ain't red and white🙄
Seems like ALL of them somehow ended up that way.
I'm also glad to see it's not wearing a Continental spare... Those are okay, but those bullet bumper guards are killer... I've never seen those on a '59... They must be incredibly rare.
She's a real beauty!
Hi Slick Andrews, High praise :-) Lou
Lou, Dennis has the most beautiful collection of Fords Ive seen. I always look forward to seeing his vehicles
Hi Robfmas, Happy to read you enjoy the car Dennis shares with us :-) Lou
Thanks guys, one of the greatest engineering spectacles of all time.
When that top is going up or down, it's FUN to watch :-)
Hi, Lou! Boy, can Dennis pick 'em or what! My hat is off to him! He just seems to have such an amazing knack for finding those extra special classics to add to his already fascinating collection! If you'll pardon the pun, this has to be one of the best cars in the Galaxie (even though it's not a Galaxie)! It's just got everything...even luggage!
This was the last of the three years for the retractable. The car itself wasn't entirely practical since you couldn't carry much in the trunk, and the next year's redesign wouldn't have lent itself well to the idea, because its trunk lid was too narrow. But be that as it may, it is fun to watch how the whole mechanism works.
If Dennis comes up with any more acquisitions you can be sure it will be newsworthy for a future "My Car Story". Thanks again to you and him for taking us along for the ride!
Hi iswc27, I agree, Dennis has a great collection of cars, and this one fits in perfect with his other amazing Fords, and this one does have everything. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and glad to share the ride on this one with you, you're welcome, Lou
Thanks Lou. That man has impeccable taste in cars. Every one is always drop dead gorgeous.
Hi Mark M, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou..Dennis seems to have all the toys a 'boy' could ever want! He must own an airplane hanger to store them all! Another beauty..59. Ford Fairlane conv..another gem!
Hi David, Regarding Dennis having all the toys.... enjoy, Lou ua-cam.com/video/KRZMY9DJ0Uw/v-deo.html
Thanks Dennis and Lou!
Very nice Ford - and I agree with the other commenters, wonderful colour combo.
Stunning car with tremendous attention to detail.
Hi Jeff, The colour combo is very striking :-) This one has details around the whole car. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
My older brother had the red 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible, and I was about 13-15 yrs old (1966-1968) in Vancouver, and still remember that whole top being SWALLOWED by the trunk! Maybe that experience influenced me, bc I owned 3-4 different classic rag-tops over the years!
Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
What a beautiful car! I love the two tone paint and colors. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Brian, I agree, the colors on this car are amazing :-) You're welcome, Lou
Yes indeedy Lou, Beautimous! That’s when a car was a car, know what I mean?! They just don’t build cars like that anymore!
Hi Doug, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Wonderful video of a gorgeous car, fully optioned with amazing retractable roof working beautifully. Quite a wow! There was a farmer's wife living down the street at the edge of our town who had a 59 Ford Fairlane back in the early 60's and every time she drove past taking her kids to school or just to go shopping I would stop and watch her car glide effortlessly past. And being in Australia and having a father who was a BMC car salesman he bought me a 1959 Wolseley and it also had the same two tone blue colour combination. Thanks for posting Lou.
Hi Train Lord, Happy to receive "Quite a wow!". Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Farmers Wife's car and your car too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
CAN NEVER STOP LOOKING @ THIS. CAR , LOU .
ALWAYS HAVE 2 KEEP PULLING UP THIS CAR
Hi Andrew, You have great taste in cars :-) Lou
Hey Lou, Lou I give this Ford a 100 mark, I like every single thing on this car. Take care Lou.
Hey Robert, High praise :-) Lou
Absolutely beautiful!
High praise :-)
I owned a 1957 Ford Skyliner when I was in High School 1970- 1973, keeping it for about 15 years and selling it to a man in Berkeley, CA around 1985. It had a custom installed Ford 390 with a 4 Speed on the floor, American 5 Spoke Mag Wheels, Black Sidewall Exhaust under the Doors, painted White. It originally had a 292CI with a 3 Speed on the Column. I hand washed and waxed it so many times. Lots of large flat body panels. I rarely lowered the Top because I was afraid it would get stuck in the down position and I didn't have a Garage. Now I'm 65 but the memories still remain.
I thought the 1957 was the best looking of the 3 year design. The 58 and 59 kept adding more exterior trim, 4 headlights and they looked overdone.
Hi SanFranciscoBay, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thanks for the ride Lou .
My pleasure Chris :-)
Wow I just knew this was Dennis's car when i first saw the picture of it. I just love the two tone blue colors on this car as to me it is a very refreshing and cool color for summer. The options on this car would be just like I would have ordered it new. That top is so very interesting to watch. There are so many seals and gears and struts that run that thing it is amazing. I love to hear Dennis talk about each one of his cars and his knowledge of each car as he gets so excited to tell us what he knows and I love it. What a great ride along Lou I really enjoyed this and Dennis too!
Hi Steve, I agree, the two tone blue is great :-) You're right, when the top goes up or down, it's interesting and you have to watch. Glad to read you enjoy this ride along, Lou
What a beautiful car! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Rick, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
My father had one.
just loved to play in it 50 years ago.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Excellent video Lou! The ‘59, ‘64 and 65-66 Ford Galaxy’s are my favorite Ford vehicles. The steering wheel of this ‘59 Ford is very large compared today’s vehicles!
Hi Rob, High praise for this video. Happy to read this car lands in your favorites :-) Lou
The most beautiful Ford for 1959 is this top of the line model.
Hi Dejael, NICE! Lou
It’s skull cracking to see all the artistic stainless trim pieces, body lines, artistic interior designs, mechanical complexity, carefully crafted paint and interior tones. The tool and die shops all over the country where sure busy back then!
Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Fantastic!!!not sure how I missed this episode when it came out.
High praise :-)
Beautiful Ford in Great colors Lou ! Thanks for posting !
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a beauty and this owner is auto blessed! When the Skyliners debuted in 1957,
Ford engineers claimed the electrical relays and motors in the trunk which operated the top,
we’re the most sophisticated in the world up to that time. Cost and lack of trunk
space doomed the Skyliners after three years.
Hi Rob, "auto blessed!" AMEN! Lou
Hi Lou! How are you doing? Thank you for one more masterpiece video! An elegant Ford, a truly American car! I loved it!
Hi Aelita, I'm doing well and hope you are too :-) My pleasure sharing this elegant car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This is a Beautiful piece of Art Work!!! Absolutely Breathtaking!!! Thank You for sharing Lou and Dennis!!!!!!!!!
Hi Randy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Art Work!!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, this is a nice car. Dennis is a classy man. Both of you inspire me with these cars yet, they're still worth money today. I've always liked classics. Better than today's cars!!!
Brandon, Happy to share the classics with you :-)
Wow! I do believe you have found the accomplishment of video perfection! Stunning car, greatest trunk treats, fantastic conversation with Dennis! I could honestly say this show was scored 10 on a scale of 1-10! Thank you, Lou!
Hi JON, High praise! You're welcome, Lou
Oh Lord, how I truly love that hardtop retractable roof! Wayyyy cool! 👍😎
Happy to read you "love that hardtop retractable roof" :-)
@@loucostabile You have an incredibly beautiful piece of mobile art my friend! 💕😎 You obviously take very good care of a most prized possession! 👍
First saw one of these working while I was a child in the city park, astounded that a hardtop car became a convertible in about a half a minute.
Hi Bill, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
I still can’t fathom that this era of resplendent car existed
HI Samsgarden, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
A great summer beauty!
:-)
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . . .
Hi Alejandro, Happy to share this "FIRST CLASS" car with you :-) Lou
It even has the chirping bird in the glove box ( option) lol Very nice car I would say maybe one of a kind thanks Dennis and Lou
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Lou
This has to be one of the nicest cars featured.
Hi David, High praise :-) Lou
My Dad might have described this latest offering from Dennis as "Jazzy."
I agree!
Nice :-)
Wow! This is a rare one. Fairlane 500 convertibles were only produced for about 3 months. All the rest of the 59 Ford convertibles were Galaxies!
Hi James, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou
Dennis is a really nice guy. You've done other cars of his too Lou? This car is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for showing that to us Lou!
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with Dennis :-) High praise for the looks of this car. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I was 5 when we went to get our new ’59 Ford Fairlane 500 2 Dr., in light blue and zero options, not even a radio. No automatic, power steering or brakes. We kept it till 1965, when we got a fairlane, but it was an intermediate size car. It too was stripped. My dad didn’t believe in luxuries.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Great video Lou and what a tremendous car. The retractable hard top is a wonder. Keep these videos coming!
Happy to read you enjoy this car & video Paul :-)
What a beauty. So stylish. Such a fantastic paint job. Makes me think of a perfect day at the beach. Not that I care much for the beach, lol
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read you appreciate the 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hi Lou, That is a fine looking Galaxie and nicely equipped. Dennis has a wonderful collection, it must be great fun to visit his garage. I am curious, sometime ago I believe I read somewhere that Ford actually used it’s 2 door station wagon tooling to create the body for these models, I wonder if this is true? It kind of makes sense when you look at the car. Whatever the case it’s is an iconic car worthy of your show. 😁👍
Hi Terri, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, and I'm not sure, so maybe a Viewer can join the comment section. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
It is a Fairlane 500. It is a fine looking car!
Where does Dennis find these gems Lou? Unique styling, Ford had some great stylists back in the day! Lot of analog engineering in the folding hardtop. Flamboyance was a key element on these vehicles! I was 9 years old in this model year, my Dad had a 59 custom which was a stripper, 3 on the tree, rubber mats and a straight 6!
Hi Ron, I'm not sure, however he does have a way of finding good ones. Happy to read you appreciate the engineering with this car. Glad to read your Dad had a fun 1959 too :-) Lou
Beautiful car for a hot summer day
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this top down summer day Cruiser :-)
Hi Lou! Early 59 Skykiners were Fairlane 500s, but when the Galaxie was introduced in mid-year, all subsequent Skyliners wore "Galaxie" nameplates on their rear fenders
Hi gojoe283, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Piece of history
Hi Jonathan, Happy to share this "Piece of history" with you, Lou
hi lou, i used to go by "mouse", but have changed identities lol, BUT...that hasn't changed my love for the classics you bring to us all the time! yet, another awesome classic! awesome 2 tone blue, keep 'em coming!! thanx!
The Top Cat ate the Mouse :-) Happy yo read you like the looks of this car. Please Subscribe too. Thank you, and you're welcome, Lou
That is one beautiful cruiser Lou. My cousin owned a 59 Galaxie 500 convertible back in the day. It was the Aqua and white 2 tone exterior with the matching interior. The 59 Fords were very nicely styled. Another great video Lou.
Hi Randy, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
Lou, as always a great feature. Of course all things being subjective - I feel Ford has offered up some of the downright homeliest AND most beautiful cars ever. This land yacht is the former (imho).... Ford just couldn't get out of Edsel mode and this is a prime example. My dad had a '60 Sunliner and ohhhhh...what a difference a year makes. As in "All Things Great and Small" you show things objectively. A virtue for sure as I wouldn't walk across the street to look at this cluster...keep up the good work!
Hi Audie, Happy to read this one brings back memories of Dad's 1960 Sunliner too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I appreciate the encouragement, Lou
HA. What a beauty Lou what a beautiful two-tone blue car is mint it's actually diamond the trunk and treats are awesome guys a nice guy then you can't ask for better what a great show also the retractable roof isn't that amazing 1959 why can't we do that again today well certain cars are hardtop convertibles but nothing like this car I believe in the 50s FORD focus on safety as well as a great design the 59 is excellent the taillights the whole car is solid
Forgot to mention the stainless steel rear quarter panel bottom excellent
As you say Lou I do enjoy the Chrome and on a personal note and only my opinion I'm happy not not to see skirts I love to see the rear wheel well show some of the wheel with its hubcaps and its originality what a beauty this car is Beauty and another great find
Hi Andrew, Thank you for viewing and sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this Ford with you, Lou
Wow!!! Just Wow!!! Really Love the colors of this car!!! Dennis is so right, that one would look so sweet at the beach!!! I must confess that I have never been a huge fan of these cars but this one is just special!!! Such a beautiful car!!! Those colors 👍👍👍 Love it!!!
Had to edit this comment. This car oozes with detail everywhere. Magnificent is an understatement!!!
Hi Hobiemarty, High praise :-) Lou
I learned to drive on a 59 Country Squire with 260 V8. It had the gold ball on the fenders. It was a tank and I put it thru hell LOL.
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Wagon you learned to drive on :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Fun seeing the similarities between the 59 Fairlane and the 59 Edsel.
Hi 19Edsel59, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
¡Sencillamente impresionante este Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner convertible de 1959! Esta bellamente cuidado, además que no me deja de impresionar su techo retráctil rígido para su época. Como siempre, excelentes tomas a los detalles del vehículo... Saludos!
Hi Jaime, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great video rock on, my great grandma in 1959 had a 2 tone red/ white with red interior.
Hi Lukasz, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandma's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
A real beauty. Always liked those cars.
Hi Debbie, Happy to read you like this one :-) Lou
The rubber bumperettes were available until the 1965 models. My uncle's 1964 Galaxie 500 hardtop (390/4speed) had them.
Hi Lj Crumpler, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Lou when I was a kid my neighbors were Italian they had a 59 galaxy 500 hard top it was two tone black and burgundy candy apple rad with crager rims that had the gold centers and a nice rumble always wondered what ever happened to that car was beautiful
Hi Darren, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Italian neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Talk about how times have changed. I have a Ford brochure that's all packed up, so I can't put my hands on it now. I don't recall the model but it is from the late '50/early '60s. In describing the comfort of the car's front seats, the brochure says (almost verbatim): "No matter how thin or fat you are, the comfort of...." Imagine that!
Hi Michael, happy to read this video brings back memories of the brochure you have :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
4 locations on the Roof and 2 locations on the Trunk Lid were 3 inch long Worm Drive Screws that secured the moving Roof to the Body. You pulled the button to lower the Top and pushed it to raise the Top.
Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.
Louie the lip......Dennis can have some oxygen for his stories to tell
Hi Mick the quick....Thank you for viewing and sharing.
@18:13 - So nice to see "Made in USA" instead what we see on everything made today! (Edit: On the body plate, that is.) That's a beaut! Always nice to see cars from Mr. Roxbury's collection.
Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read you enjoy this American made car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou
Until I saw the “Wedding” shot in the brochure showing the white Fairlane next to the white Thunderbird, I never realized just how many similar design elements there were between them. Don’t know if you recall from your visit, but did this have power brakes? Slowing down that much metal would seem a little sketchy to me w/o power. Thanks for sharing this car, Lou. Cheers from Ohio! ~ John
Hi John, Glad to read the details you enjoy. Regarding the brakes, this one has a single master cylinder, so there are no power brakes. You're welcome. Cheers, Lou
I looked at the survey, what's the best car and truck people wanted, it was the FORD.
Hi Jerry, Thank you for sharing the survey results you've seen, Lou
Proud to be the 600th like Lou!🤗
Thank you :-)
Very beautiful! One of my clients has one! That used to belong to his father. His is red and white and was featured years ago in a magazine. He still has a copy of that magazine still. Its an older restoration, and can use a nice refreshing. But it's such a pretty car with that cool retractable roof. Unfortunately he wants to sell it! This is an excellent example, in your video.
Hi Manuel, Happy to read your client has one and hope he gets the price your client is looking for.:-) Glad to read you enjoy this one, Lou
BEAUTIFUL CAR LOU AS USUAL REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO AND INFORMATION THANKYOU
Hi Han, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and the information too :-) You're welcome, Lou
reminds me of my days when I had a droptop '65 Galaxie...
Hi Stuart, 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 UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile Hey Lou, I will watch more of your offerings. I caught the one you did on the '59 Impala Four on the floor Fuelie, amazing!
This was a super cool car to see.
Happy to read you enjoy this "super cool car" :-)
Perfect beautiful amazing car thanks friend have a very nice day
Happy to read "Perfect beautiful amazing car" :-) Wishing you a nice day too.
Transformer . That is great & the colours are fab : )
Hi Brooke, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
What a beauty...thanks for sharing!
My pleasure sharing this one with you :-) You're welcome.
Really nice and I love the color! I’m available if he needs someone to drive it around for him!
Hi Jim, Happy to read you "love the color!" :-) Very kind of you to spare some time to chauffer Dennis around in this one, Lou
congrats to the new owner and the restorer for a great car, very well done review on this one , The owner should be your partner in more reviews.
High praise for this car :-) Happy to read you enjoy Dennis on the Channel too :-)
24:47 When Cars were built with Hood and Fender mounted Gun Sights and Jet Turbine Exhasust inspired Tailights. How cool is that?
Pretty cool :-)