The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is a two-door full-size car with a retractable hardtop that was produced by Ford Motor Company for the model years 1957 to 1959. The Fairlane 500 Skyliner was launched as part of the Second Generation Ford Fairlane, although in 1959 the model name changed to Ford Galaxie Skyliner very shortly after production of the 1959 models had started. 1959 was also the first year the Ford Galaxie was offered. The retractable roof mechanism – also known as "Hide-Away Hardtop" – was unique to Ford branded products, and was not offered on Continental, Lincoln, Mercury, or Edsel branded vehicles during this time period. A total of 48,394 units were built.