'57 Ford R&C 1970

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That is a wild Ford - what a great story - I hope the car and Leroy keep each other going for a long time!

It does appear to have '56 side trim. As I remember '55's had a narrow spear and narrow trim on the quarter. The '56's had the wider spear and wider quarter trim ending in that checker board design.
The model designation was on the quarter panel above the trim and a Ford crest was above the spear on all the '55 Fairlanes.
The '56's had the model designation above the spear as this one does. It looks like it may say Club Sedan, I can't think of another model name that would fit.
The only thing I remember that was definitely different between the years were the dash board and the parking lights. This car has neither.

Anyway you look at it though, that is a great car with some fantastic history.
Best of luck Leroy!!