I salute Ken for the pristine Maintanence of his cars. They are shinier than showroom

I love how knowledgeable Ken is about the engineering of the car .

Ken is amazing! My grandson said " how much money does this man have"? I said " all of it"!

My father had a Black and white 57 fairlane hardtop before I was born . He always had a picture of it on his dresser and I would always stare at it . What a beautiful car ! Thanks for helping me relive those memories !

Of course... Ken Nagel with a crazy 57 Ford Skyliner.... Even more crazy is the supercharger and the Red and Black color combo ! Amazing ! Thanks Lou !

I’ve seen a few retractables but this is the first red top on a black car. Very nice example of a great year.

The side view is screaming "Hey! I coulda been made into a Batmobile too - AND still look great!" And holy cow, Optimus Prime! She's a Transformer too! The difference being she transforms slow and sessy! Very sessy! (drool, drool). Gotta love this princess!!!

That car is ridiculous! Man I luv the 50's!

The convertible top looks like it requires it’s own mechanic at times.

I was the third owner of a salmon pink and white nineteen fifty nine ford skyliner. I had seen it come to the town I lived in at the time, as it was nineteen sixty four.... and it looked so beautiful. I had my heart on owning it some day. I would talk to the dad of the owner of this car and what I would do with it if I owned it. So it sat and sat with the occasional starting of the engine... fluid dripping from the transmission and it was parked on a hill so it was dangerously low on fluid. They were heavy drinkers and so burnt the transmission up trying to force it to move. The top still worked when it got there but needed some servicing. I would watch from my house as they mistreated the car. At the time it came and not that old at all, it had some rust starting to show through the body in very unusual spots so I knew it needed some help. I finally wore those people down and they did some horse trading and money exchanged hands with I knew it was not going back to them... it was mine but then I had to take it home. In those years and I must say I did more harm than good to cars as I wanted to drive so bad and the folks were never going to help me. I didn't know how to wax or paint but one thing god did give me was the natural mechanicing talents I had early on. I used my 51 chevy 3/4 ton flatbed pickup to drag it up the steep hill and then coast it down the hill and test the brakes which were very poor at best. It was a steep hill down to my place where at the early years, I could tear down a engine and put it back together. I remember a few distinct things about those years as to colors. All cars were usually one color so a two color car was not only odd but a treat to see. Of all the cars on the road and at the time cars did not last all that long. Most had engine problems and all the automatics had problems with slipping real bad so the older standard transmission cars were still on the road. I got this 59 with a bad transmission and was going to put the standard transmission in it which I did just before I sold it in really bad shape. One day the fin was white in color with some rust stains coming through it and the next it seemed days was a hole where the "Tin Worms" chewed through it. At first trying my best to stop the rust and make some headway on keeping them nice. I could tell you the whole story for sure but doubtful any would want to read it as it turns to book in a hurry

Amazing! When you're trying to find a rare, 1 of 17 made, look no further than Mr. Nagel's collection. Up or going down, the top looks great. Thanks, Lou!

The YT notification brought me here immediately. I remembered to let the ad play first, and now I'm watching this beautiful and rare piece of FOMOCO history! Those mid century designers went all out, and really produced works of art, didn't they? The Buick Roadmaster, and now this supercharged retractable hardtop Ford! 👍👍

I’ve only seen one of those in real life and it was in a museum. Amazing car, thanks for sharing.

What a magnificent piece of Americana and American automotive ingenuity & history. I certainly can’t say any more than what’s already been mentioned. Thanks Lou & Ken for a great presentation!

Ken is The Man when I grow up I want to be like that fella

My dad had one when I was a little kid. The doors were so heavy I couldnt shut them. I love that old car with all the memories. Thanks

I have been watching a number of Ken's cars on my car story. I can only describe Ken's cars I have see to date not only the "best" of cars but the "best of the best" of cars. They are such great examples of very unique and high optioned cars. Because of that it would be very interesting to know why the original owner picked the options they did on those cars when they were new and how long the original owner "planned" to keep the car and ultimately how long they ended up keeping each car. Lou and Ken, thanks for another great car story.

Thanks for giving the experience of riding on air in a 1957 Fairlane, a real luxury machine.

My dad had a 1957 f code like this; ours was all black. We were members of the Skyliner club for years We sold it a couple of years ago. We were always told that the EXACT number of F code retractables was not exactly known as a fire at Ford destroyed the records. We had heard the number as being 14. If that is a genuine set of retractable luggage from back in the fifties and not a reproduction they are very rare and valuable. The rumor was that someone bought a retractable just to get the luggage that came with it. Beautiful car!

When I was ten years old back in 1957 outside of Dearborn , Michigan I remember seeing a spank brand new all black Skyliner on a lift in a dealership showroom that had the top automatically retracting continuously and to me it was the most beautiful car I had seen at the time ! even prettier than my Mom's 1956 Lincoln Premier convertible !!.

Swoopy side fins, looks racy standing still, supercharger icing on the cake, superb detailing throughout vehicle, no one makes stuff like this anymore, truly a one of a kind, excellent showing Lou!

A classmate of mine's father owned a Ford dealership. He asked a group of us to watch for his father, who was going to pick him up after school, and would be in a convertible. A white hard top pulled up and other remarking about it being a new '57, we paid it little mind. Then suddenly the trunk opened and the top retracted. We were all agog at this and swarmed around the car. :)

The 57 Ford is one of my favorites. I really love the base models like the custom and custom 300. A real find would be a custom business sedan. It didn't have a back seat so the salesman had space for his merchandise.

Wow! Where to begin?! Thanks Lou!

Ive only seen one of these in person as a kid in the 90s at an all Ford car show. It was a Blue on Blue Skyliner, I remember it gleeming in the sun. I know the top is a nightmare if it's broke, not as bad as the 1960s Lincoln Hard Top Convertibles. This black on red is georgous!

That car is amazing in more ways than one, very beautiful and impressive. Ken has quite a collection. Good video Lou!

WOW! What a beautiful Fairlane! Fins for weeks on that beauty. As always, Mr. Nagel's cars never disappoint. GREAT VIDEO LOU.

I believe this car is where the idea for " Transformers " came from .

Perry Mason drove a black '57 Skyliner, but with a black top and no Continental Kit. This car is truly gorgeous and to my eyes the best designed Ford ever. My Aunt Jane had a '57 Ford Fairlane in Starmist Blue and the starter sound of this car takes me back to rides with her. She had to put it in Neutral before it would start. The gleaming Raven Black paint on the hood is like a mirror. Thanks, Lou!

I know an old guy who recently retired as a Ford Dealership mechanic. When I told him Ford had Supercharged engines in 1957 he didn’t believe me until I showed him early photos. In over 40:years he had NEVER seen one. He said that the dealer mechanics hated working on retractibles. He said they were both primitive and complicated. Everything had to work just perfectly or they would jam up and cause trouble. I can’t imagine having to do a total wiring harness. This is an especially ULTRA rare one. Don’t like Continental Kits but I know some do. I would be afraid to drive this irreplaceable car!

A while back, Hemmings Muscle featured a 4-door with supercharger that according to legend was ordered by a moonshiner to look inconspicuous yet be able to outrun the "revenuers!" Supposed to be the only 4-door 1957 Ford so equipped. May have been a Custom 300, I don't recall right now. This one is amazing, Lou--never saw a blown Skyliner. Not even a film or photo of one that I can remember. A rare jewel indeed. A friend of my dad's retrofitted a Y-block with the supercharger setup way back when and my dad may have helped him work on it at the time. I think he bought the kit from Ford over the counter. Not 100% sure, but that car may have been a '56. I'd need to ask him.

nice to see a rare 57 with the continental kit on it! awesome! a rare beauty with a retractable top, something I've never seen on a 57 fairlane before.

My uncle had one new. Remember it well. I use to sit on the hump with my back against the seat and watch it open up

Paxton McCullough super chargers Lou, won 27 nascar races. Sounds great on start up. Those Fords were BOSS!

Many thanks to Lou & Ken for the awesome ride !!! Spectacular engineering feat !👍👍

I had a’57 Hardtop in 8:08 ‘61/62 my senior year! I had the 312 Thunderbird Interceptor engine without the turbo with twin glass pack mufflers. It was a sweet ride.

Another beauty from Ken's collection. This one really is something being so rare. My Dad told me of a friend he had that had one. He wasn't sure on the year and I'm sure he would have remembered if it was supercharged. He had issues with the top. Had so many switches and lines and everything that he decided to just put it up and leave it up. Didn't have the funds or know how to fix it. Dad said back then it was just a car. LOL! I can't imagine. Thank you for sharing this rare piece with us Lou. Take care.

Hi, Lou! On the cover of its June 2003 issue, Collectible Automobile magazine headlined its article on the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner rectractables as "Ford Flips Its Lid"! The way the top opens is so amazing to watch! (If you're sitting in the car, you better watch your head when that front panel hangs down: 3:00!) I also have to marvel at what a knack Ken has for finding such exquisite rare cars as this! One of 17, holy cow! Many thanks to you and Ken for taking us along on this supercharged ride!

We are not worthy lol. Fabulous car. Thank you Ken and Lou. Could be the only surviving 1 of 17!

I don’t know for sure but if I had to guess I’d say that back in 1957 this car regularly got it’s doors blown off by 57 chevys with the 283/3 spd combo. My dad who is 80 years old and grew up in rural Texas always said, “ranchers drive GM products, farmers drive Fords”.

Ahhhhhh the memories... My very first car was a 58 Sunliner that my dad and I found in a stable (not the barn) in upstate NY. Quite different cars yet very similar. My friends and I had a lot of fun bringing back to life and cleaning it up. I love your videos because they always bring back great memories. Thanks again Lou, keep'em coming 👍👍😁

I cannot believe what a great car collection that Ken Nagel has. Thanks for sharing it with us.

What a cool piece of early technology. This has always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing Lou!

What an Amazing car! Stunning WOW! A product of an engineering marvel. I love the retractable top and down. This Ford Fairlane reminds me of a fighter jet, because of its shapes and fins. Ken is such a lucky guy to have this one of a kind collection. Thanks for sharing another exquisite vehicle Lou.

An amazing cool car, nice video work Lou & thanks Ken!

Another icon- thanks Lou and Ken! Spectacular Ford.

Thanks, Ken & Lou... a memory trip & great History Car. Interestingly, all my Ford Car Brakes were “ marginal @ times”. Actually, my first car (* 54 2DR,V8, 57 **Engine/ Carter 4 BBL/ Dual EXH, with 57 WHEELS/THOSE 57 Hub CAps in Rear; 15 inch in Front), would lose all brakes if Wet/ puddles. My 1956 / FairlaneTBIRD ENGINE ,adequate for light use), and a 61 Convertible , barely Usable.. Anyways, had to fit special Metallics , to GALAXIE 500/XL/4 speed/352@ shop in Lafayette IND, ETC.ANYWAYS, we heard rumours about these F codes , etc in 1960’s, AND THE INTERCEPTOR , I. LATER Fords, etc. good times,

Wow Lou another outstanding unit of Mr Nagel's! This car is so stunning and unique as each and every one of his cars are. I love his knowledge on each of his units and that ride along had to be so much fun. There are just so so many parts that run that top geez a wee bit in the end it is amazing and fun to see operate. Love the color of this unit very stunning looks like Ford just produced it.yy his cars are always fun to see! I really enjoyed this Lou thanks for sharing!

Nice car Lou, with the best of both worlds of a convertible and a hard top!

Lou that 57 Fairlane is absolutely amazing! I have always thought the 57 Fairlane Retractable Hardtop was an especially beautiful car! In the little town I grew up in there was an old house with a 59 Fairlane Retractable Hardtop sitting off to the side of the garage for years it was blue & white the body was really decent but it hadn't ran in some years. The year I turned 16 that was 1975, I knocked on the door of the house to try to buy the old Fairlane! An older lady answered the door & said it was her deceased brothers car and she would never sell it. It was still sitting there when I moved to a town about an hour away when I moved out on my own. A few years later when I was back for a visit the car was gone. So I was never sure of what happened to it. It was kind of sad to see it always sitting outside in the weather. Anyhow Lou thanks for all the great videos that you post!

Surprising that the distributor is on the back of a Ford V-8. This was definitely one of the most incredible cars by Ford! Thank you Lou!

Ken has one beautiful car. I ❤ the retractable hard top.

A unique car for a unique collector like Ken. Congratulations for this fantastic video.

Always amazed at the intricacies of the mechanisms of that top from way back when. Besides his detailed more info includes the following: included three drive motors, 610 feet of wiring, 10 solenoids and many other relays, circuit breakers and locking motors.

Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video! I like Ford cars! I like the story behind them! This is a very elegant masterpiece by Ford-- a truly American car representing an eclectic time of the 1950s.

The coolest car ever made, especially with the Paxton super charger!!!

Fords contribution to 1950's American technical and automotive sculpture...and didn't they craft an exciting car. Wonderful... thanks Lou and Ken.

Neat. I'm this old. I saw " 57 " and I felt like riding was a Sunday activity. A really neat car!

Goodday Lou, Anything from Ken's stable is always going to be special, rare & a treat. The engineering to get that retractable roof right is amazing absolutely amazing. Today here in Melbourne it has been & still is cold, very very wet & windy. I was having a miserable day thrn I enjoyed the cruise & boy it definitely put a smile on my face. Beautiful car, beautiful people, beautiful country side, beautiful story. What a caretaker Ken is hats off to him. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤

My greatest admiration of the Skyliner is just the fact that relays, switches and motors operate the retractable top. Too many rarities on this one to list. Ken seems especially proud of this car. I hope Lou, that you didn't think Ken might have have a non-functioning clock in one of his cars. Better garage than a certain has- been comedian who now works for KZfaq.

That's another great car from,Ken keep them comming

Mr ken has an awesome collection , thank you for sharing them 😎👍

What a go-getter ! The 312 was no slouch in its day, but supercharged with the gas available back then... 300 horsepower, is fantastic. Great find !

That is one very rare beautiful car , ♥ thanks for the video .

The retractable top certainly would have been a big deal and I can only imagine the public reaction to this marvel. 300 hp from the 312 is also a big deal! Super rare car and nice! Thanks Lou.

Wow!! What a beautiful car . Thanks again Lou !

Super Sharp!!! Gorgeous! Awesome engineering!!! USA

GREETINGS. From Venezuela. . . .

Always liked red interiors, very classy colour combo. Ken has some great cars!

I Love the big Fords. Ken at 5:09 said what i was thinking.

Love your video's, we watch them on lunch break at work on a smart TV that we have in the lunchroom. Join us at the Wallstreet Silver community and join the silver stacker Army! Save in silver, not dollars as dollars are worth less and less the more they print!

Big Lou nice ride as always good content beautiful convertable where ya been buddy

Very nice car Lou. Even I am a MOPAR fan. Love it.

Absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!!

You should tell Mr Nagel Ken that he should replace the two blinker lights in the front with the correct light bulbs that are Amber he has white bulbs in there and it looks wrong it should have Amber lights so they have more of a yellow tint to them I know you go over there quite a bit maybe you can mention it to him I think that's a flaw and maybe he's not realized yet keep up the great videos.

1 of 12,000? Holy shit, my granny has one of these in her garage. I used to play in it as a kid. I never knew it was that rare!

Gorgeous ride!

Among all the Japanise / Koreans "tin cans", this is a CAR..! Thank's for showing...

My favorite part by far watching the top retract!

Now that's a true Ford at its best performance

Wow amazing Skyliner , love it !

I remember seeing a 1957 Ford back in about 1967 or so. It was unique looking to me even then.

woah!! super charged hard top convertible 57' Splendid!

This car must have had every option offered!

Beautiful cars see you in the next video

Ford engineers had slaved away trying to make the Y-block heads flow even moderately well. Finally they gave up and plumbed on a supercharger, and finally the anchor put up some respectable numbers. Lucky for Ford, they built some stylish cars in the mid-late 50’s ... like this one.

Great UGA colors and a great ride!

One of my all time favourites!

That is absolutely a beautiful car

Beautiful!

I can remember driving by the Ford dealership when I was a kid .The tops were always stuck halfway up.

Thats Majestic

Thank you Ken for sharing these precious cars with us. I once owned a '57 312 4 barrel 3spd. Wonder why no one ever mentions the 130 mph speedo?

I am NOT a Ford guy. LOL. But I love this car! Thanks for sharing.

That’s a sweet ride ✌️

Kens cars are always impeccably restored. That's a beautiful example even putting the rarity aside. For both the '57 Ford Fairlane 500 and the '57 Chevy Bel Air convertibles, black exterior/red interior still looks the best. Ford actually outsold Chevy in '57, but not by a huge margin. I like these small conventional skirts on these Fords rather than the big cruisers. Although those are a nice custom look, it's a bit excessive.

Just a whole lot of WOW!!!

Love that Continental Spare!

A very drool worthy piece of history

Love that outro !