1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Retractable Hard Top Convertible

At the press of a button, the hard top of this 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Convertible retracts and nestles neatly under the decklid to create an open-air driving experience. I bought the car in 2018 and have only put 1,038 miles on it, the seller notes. It has been updated with power four-wheel disc brakes, and it drives well and looks very nice, he adds. On the warranty plate, body code-51A identifies the Galaxie hideaway hard top convertible.The seller is not sure if the odometer reading is correct.An H in the VIN denotes the 300-horsepower, 352-cu.in. OHV V8.The seller does not claim the engine is original to the car.A custom dual exhaust is present.Transmission code-4 denotes the Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic.Axle code-6 is for the 2.69:1-geared conventional rear end.The car does not appear to have had any damage.He is unsure as to the originality of the paint on the body now but says it's very good.This Ford did leave the assembly line with code-E Colonial White paint.The abundant exterior brightwork and the bumpers are in great shape. The interior is Torch Red vinyl bolster and Raven striped nub fabric with silver strands.The seat upholstery, the side panels, and dashboard present very well in the photos.A radio and a clock are present.The seller reportedly reinstalled the power steering pump and brake booster.A power-assisted four-wheel disc brake upgrade was done.Recently replaced whitewall radial tires (P215/75R14) are mounted on the stock steel wheels. COMES WITH No additional items are listed for this car.-A few minor chips are in the paint (see photos and video).There are a couple of cracks in the steering wheel.Some surface wear is seen on the instrument panel's knobs and switches.Spots are evident on the fuel gauge indicator face.A small leak is apparently coming from the power steering cylinder, .The disc brakes need some adjustment - Retractable-roof models are coveted by vintage 1950s Ford fans.Its paint is said to be very good.The interior is described as -exceptional.-Power-assisted four-wheel discs improve braking performance. This 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Convertible offers the solid-roof advantages of a steel hard top plus the top-down cruising adventures of a convertible.