1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Club Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie stands as one of the more striking American cars of its era. Introduced as a mid-year addition to the Fairlane 500 line, the Galaxie borrowed its sleek, low-slung roofline from Ford's Thunderbird, giving it a sportier, more sophisticated silhouette than its full-size stablemates.

Underneath, the Galaxie offered a range of capable powerplants, from the reliable 223ci inline-six to the potent 352ci Thunderbird Special V8, including the popular 292ci 2-bbl V8 on this example. The car's chassis used a solid perimeter frame construction, improving rigidity and ride quality compared to earlier body-on-frame designs.

The sweeping horizontal fins, dual headlights, and expansive glass area showcased Ford's commitment to both style and passenger comfort. Interior appointments included wide bench seating and thoughtful ergonomic dashboard layouts.

This 1959 Galaxie Club Sedan came from the factory in an Indian Turquoise and Colonial White color scheme. Power is from a 292ci V8 backed by a 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic, and the car wears aftermarket wheels.

This 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Club Sedan is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Indian Turquoise and Colonial White

• Matching vinyl interior

• 292ci 2-bbl V8 engine

• Cruise-O-Matic 3-Speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• The Data Plate decodes as:

  • Body: 64H – Galaxie Club Sedan

  • Color: DE1 – Indian Turquoise and Colonial White

  • Trim: 34 – Radiant Turquoise Sof-Textured Vinyl Bolster and Turquoise Striped Nub Fabric with Silver Strand

  • Date: 14C – 14 March 1959

  • Trans: 6 – Cruise-O-Matic (3-Speed)

  • Axle: 1 – Regular 3.10:1

• The chassis number (C9AS150236) decodes as:

  • C – 292ci 2-bbl V8 200hp

  • 9 – 1959 Model Year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, assembly plant

  • S – Fairlane 500 Tudor and Fordor (Galaxie Series)

  • 150236 – Consecutive unit number

Modifications

• 14” aftermarket wheels

• Reupholstered seats

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

• Glass delaminating and cracked in many places

• Rust on doors

• Wear on various interior surfaces

• No trunk key

Ownership History

This 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Club Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.