The Birth of a Mechanical Miracle 1957 Ford™ Skyliner Worlds Only Hide-Away Hardtop Others had made experimental versions. Ford had even considered it for the Lincoln 5 years earlier. But the 1957 Ford Skyliner was the first real production retractable hardtop convertible. Using 5 motors, 13 switches and 600 feet of wire, this mechanical miracle worked perfectly. To get it right, Ford didnt introduce this V-8 powered marvel until spring of 1957, but still sold 20,766 in 5 months, including the first one which was presented to President Eisenhower. Part of an extensive $246 million new styling renovation (that included what Ford called high-cantered fenders and we all called fins), the Skyliner helped Ford regain the #1 sales spot from Chevrolet and put the innovative spotlight back in Dearborn. Features • Opening Hood • Opening Trunk • Opening Doors • Rear-Hinged Trunk was Extra Long to Store Hardtop • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 6.50 Inches Long • 1:32 Scale