1958-1967 Ford  and Lincoln

 "Disappearing Top" Convertible and Retractable Hardtop Information

 

Beginning in 1957, Ford introduced a variety of cars that shared one very unique feature: the roof, whether it was made of fabric or steel, "disappeared" into the trunk. When the top was down, there was no visible sign that the car even had a top...no boot, no bulge....just the unbroken lines of the car.

This feature was offered on the following cars:

1957-1959 Ford Skyliner

1958-1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1958-1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible

View Comparison Chart

 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
1959 Ford Thunderbird top operation 1960 Ford Thunderbird top operation in 3 steps 1961 Ford Thunderbird, trunk lid being closed after top has been lowered 1961 Ford Thunderbird top control switch 1964 Ford Thunderbird top operation
Ford Thunderbird
1959 Lincoln Mark IV Continental 1959 Lincoln Mark IV Continental top operation in 3 steps 1961 Lincoln Continental 1961 Lincoln Continental 1962 Lincoln Continental top operation
Lincoln Continental