Check Out This Unique '57 Fairlane Customized By John North-The George Barris Of The East

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The "White Pearl" 1957 Ford Fairlane, a Testament to America's Custom Car Golden Age.

Do cars get any cooler than this? Feast your eyes on the 1957 Ford Fairlane "White Pearl," a four-wheeled marvel that brings two legends—master car customizer John North and iconic '60s entertainer Gene Pitney—onto a single, gleaming stage.

Emerging from Hartford, Connecticut, John North was often called the George Barris of the East Coast, revered for his ingenious custom car designs since the early 1950s. In an era when most custom car projects started in junkyards or with scavenged parts, North shattered norms. How? He used a windfall of cash to purchase a brand-new 1957 Ford Fairlane, already a collector's dream with its optional E-Code engine featuring solid lifters and dual four-barrel carburetors. And he wasn't done; North even opted for a three-speed manual transmission with a floor-shift position.

But the car's journey from factory luxury to unparalleled uniqueness began only after it reached North's capable hands. He named his creation "White Pearl," envisioning a car that would be a luminous, iridescent spectacle. His labor of love involved a staggering 16 layers of a special Lincoln metallic white paint, further elevated by real gold leaf trim.

Inside, the Fairlane became a rolling palace of white. Tuck-and-roll fabric enveloped everything—from seats and carpets to the steering wheel and even the dashboard. A custom tonneau cover transformed the four-seater into what looked like an intimate two-seater, adding a touch of exclusivity. And just for that personalized touch, North added his nickname "Moose" onto the firewall.