While on IG. a friend I follow posted this 57 wagon,..... and the Inca Gold,Raven Black combo is just a stunning combination.These were taken at the now hot Gathering of the ROC in Oklahoma...(probably the best place to see early Fords)
It always was my favourite on a 500 series car..... but never offered on a Custom, Custom 300 or Wagon(?)
Am I incorrect on that?
anyhow..... If I ever win the lottery to paint my B/W Custom 300..... this would be the combo.
Just stunning.....
Not sure if this is a members car on here.. and if it is.. man.. it sure is beautiful.
(https://i.imgur.com/xIshQXU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xrkUVYu.jpg)
It is a beauty to be sure! What month is this show do you know? I'm only about 4 1/2 hours from OKC so I'd like to go some time.
Early October. I was thinking about going, but I think it's the same weekend as my favorite show in Ruidoso, NM. Gathering at the Roc.........It's a favorite with the Hamb guys. Getting a car into the show is by application and acceptance only, but they say the parking lots in the area are the best part of the show.
That's a great looking Ranchwagon, Jeff, any idea what they are asking for it?
This is just my opinion, with the front valance painted body color like on this wagon it just doesn't look right to me it appears there's a big void between the grill and bumper, I think ford got it right painting them Argent silver it ties everything together.
I see what you mean...it does kind of disappear. How about if it had been painted the yellow instead? I can't envision it as silver.
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2023-10-29 09:35Early October. I was thinking about going, but I think it's the same weekend as my favorite show in Ruidoso, NM. Gathering at the Roc.........It's a favorite with the Hamb guys. Getting a car into the show is by application and acceptance only, but they say the parking lots in the area are the best part of the show.
That's a great looking Ranchwagon, Jeff, any idea what they are asking for it?
I do not know what the asking price is or was Rich.
Quote from: 57chero on 2023-10-29 21:00This is just my opinion, with the front valance painted body color like on this wagon it just doesn't look right to me it appears there's a big void between the grill and bumper, I think ford got it right painting them Argent silver it ties everything together.
I agree 100%. the first thing I did to my car when I bought it 11 years ago is paint the valence (black) to argent silver.
The wagon is a very nice car and I agree about the paint colors they are striking!
Jeff, I am with you on the inca gold and black fairlane 500's. In Sept. of 1963 I went to a dealership with my parents where they were ordering a 64 custom 4 door. While they were making their deal I was walking the used car lot, and there it was, I had to have it. A inca gold and black 57, and $500.00 later I was driving it home. Then in 1985 I decided I needed to restore another 57. I found a black and white 2dht, that needed more than a little TLC. I took it down to bare metal and it became inca gold and black. I still have it, it has my E code for power.
My uncle Jerry had a 57 Fairlane 500 with that exact colour combo. I would have been 9-10 years old so the car was still in nice shape. That wagon really pops with those colours for sure.
Here is a 30 minute tour.
It is on my bucket list.
Terry
:canada:
https://opposingcylinders.com/gathering-at-the-roc-2023-hot-rods-customs-and-a-wildlife-preserve-all-wrapped-up-into-one-day/
Quote from: alvin stadel on 2023-10-30 10:12Jeff, I am with you on the inca gold and black fairlane 500's. In Sept. of 1963 I went to a dealership with my parents where they were ordering a 64 custom 4 door. While they were making their deal I was walking the used car lot, and there it was, I had to have it. A inca gold and black 57, and $500.00 later I was driving it home. Then in 1985 I decided I needed to restore another 57. I found a black and white 2dht, that needed more than a little TLC. I took it down to bare metal and it became inca gold and black. I still have it, it has my E code for power.
Alvin
My first introduction to 57's was a Fairlane 500 that was the Inca and Raven combo.
It was my Grandfathers Brothers car and he and his wife would come up to the cottage in about 1968 or 69....
I was very young but I clearly remember being mesmerized with that car and its look.
So my uncle would often tell my grandfather as he sat in the car idling away......"Eddie... get your Grandson from away from the back of my car.... he is gonna get retarded!!!"
Too Late.
And so my love affair with the 1957 Ford began.
Jeff, I wish you would not have posted that pic ... now when I look at my Raven Black and Colonial White Custom all I see is Raven Black, Inca Gold and dollar signs !$$$$ Lol
They probably didn't offer certain colors on the Customs because They would go with the limited interior choices.
It would be striking on a base Custom.
Quote from: lalessi1 on 2023-10-31 13:15Jeff, I wish you would not have posted that pic ... now when I look at my Raven Black and Colonial White Custom all I see is Raven Black, Inca Gold and dollar signs !$$$$ Lol
They probably didn't offer certain colors on the Customs because They would go with the limited interior choices.
It would be striking on a base Custom.
Oh Man Lynn... that...... would..... be... AWESOME.
Quote from: FiveSevenLiter on 2023-10-30 11:09Here is a 30 minute tour.
It is on my bucket list.
Terry
:canada:
https://opposingcylinders.com/gathering-at-the-roc-2023-hot-rods-customs-and-a-wildlife-preserve-all-wrapped-up-into-one-day/
Thanks for the link. I just now had time to look at it. Looks like a fun time. I'll have to go one day.
Jeff, this isn;t very important but I thought I would share it with you. Yesterday a couple of friends stopped by for a couple of beers and some random BS. As they were looking at all the stuff I have hanging on the walls and asking me ? about certain pictures, memorabilia ect. I spoted a car show poster that I hadn't really looked at for some time. It is for a car show, Saskatoon 40th annual, on April 21 & 22, 2000. In the middle of the poster is a large picture of a inca gold and ravan black 57 fairlane 500 2dht. Friends of mine. from Glasscow Mt. that were at the show, brought back the poster for me because of the feature car. I framed it to keep it bright and clean. There again it really dosen't mean anything to anyone but me. Take care, Alvin
Alvin, you gonna post a pic of that April 2000 car show poster?
Close to the same, but a tri-colour and a Meteor to boot. Car show I attended 10 or so years ago it was there.
(https://i.imgur.com/7sOgniL.jpg)
HA! Never thought about it before but after looking at that pic of the yellow & black '57 Meteor I suddenly realized where the '58 Edsel's thin horizontal grille bars came from.
Tom, I will try. I will have my wife take the picture on her phone and send it to Hugh and let him post it.
Here are two pics of the poster Alvin was speaking of above.
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2023-10-29 06:34It always was my favourite on a 500 series car..... but never offered on a Custom, Custom 300 or Wagon(?)
Am I incorrect on that?
(https://i.imgur.com/xIshQXU.jpg)
The GOLD ANODIZED INSERT is missing -
QuoteThe impetus for the creation of the Del Rio was Ford's desire to remain in the two-door sport wagon market started by the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari and the decision to discontinue the company's original attempt at a sport wagon, the premium Parklane, which failed to entice buyers during 1956, its only year in production.
While the Nomad was Chevrolet's most expensive model, offering a premium vehicle with a show car-inspired body style, the Del Rio was strictly based on an existing product, the utilitarian two-door Ranch Wagon, Ford's least expensive station wagon, as part of the Custom 300 series.[2]
Beginning with the basic body, buyers of the Del Rio were offered a unique two-tone paint scheme (optional), better quality interior and exterior bright-work (including gold anodized aluminum accents) and a higher grade vinyl upholstery.
SOURCE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Del_Rio#cite_note-flory2008-2
I think, looking at the non stock paintwork of said wagon, someone deliberately sanded and polished the anodized panels to their natural aluminium finish. although the gold may have worked just right with the inca gold and black. These trim panels can get corroded and dull after decades of weather and sun exposure. They are very hard to clean or refurbish without damaging the original anodized surface and looks. I have also seen several cars where somebody chose to paint the insert area a different color for a twotone ore tritone effect.