AAC EXCLUSIVE 1959 Franklin Half Dollar Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Coin w/ Case

 1959 Franklin Half Dollar Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Coin w/ Case

Comes with info card

Packaging exclusive to America's Auction Channel

Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper

Weight: 12.5 grams

Diameter: 30.6 mm

Designer: John R. Sinnock and John Frederick Lewis

Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse side.

Reverse Design: Depicts the Liberty Bell with the inscription "E Pluribus Unum."

The 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is a unique classic car known for its innovative retractable hardtop

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Design: The Skyliner featured a two-door full-size retractable hardtop convertible,The retractable roof system, marketed as the "Hide-Away Hardtop", was a complex mechanism that folded the front of the roof and retracted it under the rear decklid

Production Years: The Skyliner was produced from 1957 to 1959

Engine: It was powered by a 332 cubic inch (5.4 L) V8 engine, producing around 225 horsepower

Market Impact: The Skyliner was the first mass-produced retractable hardtop convertible in the U.S,Despite its high price and complexity, it became a sensation and helped Ford compete with rival Chevrolet

The 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner remains a beloved classic among car enthusiasts for its innovative design and historical significance.