1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner [76B]

1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner [76B] in Desert Hearts, Movie, 1985

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

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Author	Message
chris40 ◊ 2008-05-27 22:43	1959 Ford Fairlane?
valiant1962 ◊ 2008-05-27 23:32	Or Galaxie in a 59 Convertible?
Ddey65 ◊ 2008-05-27 23:32	chris40 wrote 1959 Ford Fairlane? It's a Sunliner, whatever it is(unless that convertible roof is solid). -- Last edit: 2008-05-27 23:34:35
58Roadmaster ◊ 2008-05-28 08:25	The skyliner would have a longer rear deck, and a gas filler door on the driver's side (neither of which I would be able to see even if they were present on this car). I don't see lower rocker trim, which would lead me to believe it was a Fairlane 500 Sunliner. The car however, is at least 26 years old in this film, so lower rocker trim is not so useful as a guide.
58Roadmaster ◊ 2008-05-28 10:32	If it were produced before October 1958 it would just be Fairlane 500 Sunliner. The model was replaced with the Galaxie at that time. The ID is fine for now.