This is a great site and an irreplaceable forum. I had a question about these car models: Should the database distinguish between these if the identification of cars in film and tv is certain?

For instance, in 1957, only the Fairlane 500 I believe had the gold insert between the two chrome trim pieces. (The Custom 300 offered a similar insert but it was for the style of trim that was part of that series.) If anyone had a friend or relative or themselves were involved with Ford in those times and could tell if this insert was an option on the entry-level Fairlane series, that would be helpful. Only the Fairlane 500 series offered a convertible model in 1957: the canvas top and the new "hardtop convertible" or "retractable hardtop" Skyliner model. I don't have the models and body styles for 1958, though they are very similar, with different trim.

When we are certain that the gold inlays in the Fairlane series instantly designate a Ford as a Fairlane 500, it may be possible to rename some of the current 57 Fords and organize them into a "Fairlane 500" searchable field. The same may be true for the 500 XL models of the 60s if there are any exterior features unique to that series.

I am curious about these things. Thanks.