1957 Ford Fairlane

CUSTOM 300? Coupe

460

Automatic

B7RG111987

Clear

Gasoline

WE ARE RELISTING THIS CAR WITH OTHER PICTURES. I HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL, BUT EBAY ONLY ALLOWS SO MANY. FOR MORE PICTURES SEND A REQUEST TO ALLYN B TRUCKING AT A 0 L. WE WILL BE LISTING THIS LOCALLY SO WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL IF IT SELLS. Craig list Salem, Oregon. WE WILL BE EXTREMELY BUSY FROM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23RD TO SATURDAY DECEMBER 26TH. WE WILL TRY TO CHECK IN AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND EMAILS AS MUCH AS WE CAN, SO PLEASE BE PATIENT. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. Up for auction is our 1957 Ford Custom. We were told it was a Custom 300 15 plus years ago and a fellow eBayer said it was just the Custom. Under the hood it has a big block 460 bored 30 over out of a 1974 Lincoln Mark IV. Has a Lunati Cam shaft. Performer intake manifold, Edelbrock carburetor, nickel plated headers, power steering, Mallory distributor, new aluminum radiator, chrome master cylinder going to power disc brakes. C6 automatic transmission. Line lock / roll control, Flowmaster exhaust, new ball joints, POSI track rearend with 370 gears, newer gas tank, battery box in trunk, racing tach, racing seats from Summit. Needs some flat glass replaced, needs interior work, and it needs tires. It is a primer black color. I was told original color was Starmist Blue. Some pictures show old radiator which was changed to an aluminum radiator and some pictures also show a black floor cover that was removed. In my opinion, the car is really not in bad shape for being 58 years old. We will add more information as the auction continues. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING. THIS IS AN AS-IS SALE AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Clear Oregon Title. We have owned it and had it garaged for the last 15 years. Originally had a 6 cylinder in it. Winning bidder agrees to pay $500.00 deposit within 48 hours of auction close with balance due within 7 days. Vehicle is located in Salem, Oregon. Just off Interstate 5 about 253 miles north of the California border and about. 60 south of the Washington border. On Nov-27-15 at 20:19:34 PST, seller added the following information: If you go on you tube and type in 1957 Ford Custom 300 with a Lincoln 460 you can see a 4 minute walk around. We started the video with the start up being the 1st time in several days with outside temperature in the mid 30's. On Nov-27-15 at 20:37:21 PST, seller added the following information: 1957 Ford Custom 300 with Lincoln 460 - YouTube ..... If this link does not work, just type phrase into Google search. On Nov-29-15 at 11:34:58 PST, seller added the following information: Hi, I have added 2 more pictures showing the floor. Floors have had front pans replaced before I bought several years ago. They are reinforced with fiberglass. No additional chrome trim. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks On Dec-02-15 at 07:53:42 PST, seller added the following information: It has the original 9 inch in it. Posi carrier unit is out of a 1978 Thunderbird. Front spindles are out of a Granada. And the camshaft is hydraulic. Car is primer black. I am not sure why questions asked are not being posted. Please keep asking questions and I will post them with answers here in this section. Thanks. On Dec-03-15 at 16:45:31 PST, seller added the following information: I AM UNABLE TO CHANGE ANY INFORMATION ON THE TITLE HEADING, BUT I MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING: I just received a comment and felt I should forward this information. Comment from a fellow eBayer: It's not a custom 300..,it's just a plain Ford Custom Response: Hi, We were told this was a 1957 for Custom 300 when we bought it 15 plus years ago. I will add your comment so that others will see it. Thanks for letting me know. From Wikipedia: Custom and Custom 300 (1957-1959)The Custom name returned for the 1957 model year along with a new Custom 300 series,[5] these two models sitting below the Fairlane and Fairlane 500.[6] The base Custom was the bottom-rung model, whose primary customers were fleet buyers. The Custom 300 was a step up and intended for value-conscious customers. The Custom and Custom 300 generally replaced the fleet-oriented Mainline and mid-range Customline, respectively, from 1956. The Custom 300 became the base model for 1958,[7] but was dropped from the range for 1960.[8] 1957The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and tailfins. A plethora of trim lines was introduced, starting with the base "Custom", "Custom 300", "Fairlane", and top-line "Fairlane 500". The two Custom lines used a 116 in (2946 mm) wheelbase, while the Fairlanes had 118 in (2997 mm) between the wheels. On Dec-03-15 at 16:50:11 PST, seller added the following information: 1957 Ford Custom 300 - Classic Car Price GuideHistory of the 1957-1959 Ford CustomIn the heyday of the late 1950s, Ford completely restyled its lineup to compete with the offerings from GM. The new cars had more sculpted bodies, were much lower overall, and the signature tail fins of the era made their first appearance. During this period, the Custom and Custom 300 lines were Ford’s entry-level models. Luxury features were limited to driver’s side armrest and sun shade on the Custom, and two visors and armrests on the Custom 300.Ford Customs of this era were available as two- or four-door sedans, or as a two-door business coupe with a parcel shelf in place of the back seat. The business coupe was not offered in the higher trim level Custom 300. Engine choices in the Custom line started with the basic six-cylinder overhead valve engine, delivering 144 hp from 223 cid. Optional upgrades included Ford’s 272-cid V-8 engine at 190 hp. Buyers could also opt for the Thunderbird V-8 at 292 cid and 212 hp, or the 312-cid engine with one or two carburetors at 245 and 270 hp respectively. For the serious performance enthusiast, the Thunderbird Special Supercharged V-8 was available at 312 cid and 300 hp (or 340 horsepower in the NASCAR version). This last engine came with a McCulloch/Paxton centrifugal supercharger. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, with optional overdrive. Also optional was the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.For 1958, Ford dropped the base Custom and the Custom 300 became the new entry-level car from Dearborn. A new simulated hood scoop was added, but the fundamentals of the body were unchanged. The base engine was unchanged as well, however the first step V-8 was now the 292 at 205 hp, followed by a 332-cid Interceptor V-8 at 240 or 265 hp depending on carburetion. The Interceptor Special V-8 was 352 cid and 300 hp. Transmission options were unchanged from 1957.In 1959, Ford went to a deeply sculpted body, with the trademark “jet engine” taillights that would define the next few years of Ford products. These are considered the most striking and beautiful examples of this era. Once again, the Custom 300 was the base model Ford, offered with minimal luxury features. The standard engine was still the inline six-cylinder, with the 292 as the first V-8 option. The 332- and 352-cid engines also remained unchanged from the prior year. New for 1959 was a 430-cid V-8 with 350 hp.During the three-year production run from 1957 to 1959, more than 1.3 million Ford Customs and Custom 300s were manufactured, meaning it is not terribly difficult to locate a particular body or engine choice, save for the rare Thunderbird Super Special motors. Customs of this generation are attractive cars, chock full of wonderful late-1950s nostalgia and panache, yet not as commonly seen as its contemporary competitors from GM On Dec-10-15 at 14:25:23 PST, seller added the following information: Hi, Trying to get pictures. We have been hit by super heavy rain, wind, and hail the last couple of days. Then the internet has been off for the last day. I will try and get these tomorrow. Seems like my answered questions are coming back. I am not sure those asking are getting a response. Just shoot me a request ALLYN B TRUCKING at A01 . C0m The floors have been sanded down, had rust inhibitor applied, fiberglass resin poured over.