1957 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop Skyliner Retractable Hardtop
The Fairlane 500 Skyliner was the world's first mass-produced retractable hardtop, its steel roof folding electrically into the trunk - the signature halo model of the 1957 Ford line.
D7RW183122
8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
Engine
Skyliner Retractable Hardtop
Body
(R)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | D | 8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | R | (R) |
| Body Code | W | W |
| Serial Number | 183122 | Production #183122 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelSkyliner Retractable Hardtop
Year1957
Body StyleSkyliner Retractable Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8 (D)
Assembly Plant(R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Wheelbase118
Length210.8
Width77
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I. Thunderbird Special V8
Cylinders8
Displacement312 cu in
Horsepower245
Carburetor4 BC
Compression9.7:1
Torque332 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
Bore & Stroke4.00 × 3.50 in
Dimensions
Production20766
Rear Tread56.4
Wheelbase118
Front Tread59
Length210.8
Width77
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission3.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.56
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.86
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorFin and tube
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Colonial White / Coral Sand / Cumberland Green / Doeskin Tan / Dresden Blue / Enamel / Flame Red / Gunmetal Gray Metallic / Gunmetal Gray Metallic No. 2 / Inca Gold / Silver Mocha Metallic / Silver Mocha Metallic No. 2 / Starmist Blue / Two Tone Colors Available / Willow Green / Woodsmoke Gray
Pricing
MSRP$2942.00
Other
Doors2
1gear2.4
2gear1.49
3gear1
Specifications are for this body style. The 1957 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.