The 1959 Ford model year is arguably one of the best years for Ford design. While other brands began to fully embrace space age design, Ford showed restraint. Their elegant design for 1959 won the Gold Medal for Exceptional Styling at the Brussels World Fair. At the time of its original build, the Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner was the most popular convertible in the world; flowing lines, color-keyed period glamour, V-8 power and authentic Thunderbird elegance continue to set it apart nearly 60 years on.
