Named after Fair Lane, the sprawling, Dearborn-based estate of Henry Ford, the Ford Fairlane represented the automaker’s full-size offering from 1955 to 1970. The name was seen afterward, as well, on Australian-market cars. In 1957, the Fairlane entered its second generation after just two years of production. Yes, model cycles were very short in those days. That’s what we’re offering for sale here: a second-generation 1958 Ford Custom 300 2-Door sedan, hailing from the Fairlane family that’s received plenty of new parts to bring it up to excellent condition. A look at our photos will show that this car has been meticulously restored, making it a buy-and-drive classic.

Exterior and Interior

Wearing a very fifties two-tone theme of yellow and white, this 1958 Ford Custom 300 features a new front end and new chrome bumpers plus chrome trim. It rolls along merrily on a new set of radial whitewall tires, showcasing its iconic fifties design cues, such as the wrap-around windshield, dual headlamps, and tail fins. We’re told that the door locks are new as well, so you can rest assured that opportunistic thieves won’t find it easy to nick this beauty. The interior of this 1958 Ford Custom 300 is said to be new, with new seating, new carpeting, and a new headliner. We’re also informed that the heater core is new so that you can enjoy a refreshing blast of warm air on those chilly winter days and nights. Everything looks suitably fifties, from the thin-rimmed steering wheel to the push-button radio. This car doesn’t appear to have been meddled with or thrust upon with modern upgrades, so you can really consider it to be a time capsule of what motoring was like in 1958.

Engine

Packing a new V8 under the hood, this 1958 Ford Custom 300 is raring to hit the highways and show off its timeless beauty. A new automatic transmission seamlessly powers the rear wheels. Meanwhile, the radiator, fuel pump, fuel tank, and suspension are said to be new. We’ve also been informed that the car has a new brake cylinder, new front disc brakes, and new rear drum brakes. However, you should take it easy and enjoy the drive rather than trying to nuke it out with every EV you encounter. Because, let’s face it, this car will outlive them all.