A beautiful 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible! The name Fairlane came from Henry Ford`s Fair Lane mansion location in Dearborn, Michigan. The redesign was necessitated by several factors, the most noticeable of which was the industry-wide switch from dual to quad headlamps, thanks to a change in vehicle codes that allowed it. All four lamps illuminate simultaneously, one set being a true high beam. Ford`s policy of design similarities between model lines placed the new four-passenger Thunderbird as a driving force behind the entire Ford line. Some design revisions borrowed from the Thunderbird included a new "trapezoidal" grille and oblong taillamps, as well as new fender ornaments. A dummy hood scoop recessed into the hood features the Ford logo as its centerpiece. Front parking lamps were also given a facelift and placed inside the wraparound bumper. Fairlane models differ slightly, especially so in trim. While the Thunderbird features its famous emblem above the grille opening, Fairlane script takes its place. Fairlane 500 script also graces the rear fenders. A horizontal chrome bar bisects the grille opening, capped by a small circular emblem versus the Thunderbird's open grille. This car sold for about $2,650 in 1958, or about $30,948.24 in 2026 dollars. Today, one in good condition is worth about $42,120.
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