Don't miss your opportunity to own this Fairlane. It features unique styling, a durable proven power plant, and a gorgeous interior. The '55 Ford is a near perfect example why they were able to outsell Chevrolets by over 8,000 units. The summer months are quickly approaching, so if you are looking for a gorgeous cruiser to take on the open roads with the top down to your local car show, then this is the Sunliner you have been looking for. Included in the sale of this gorgeous '55 convertible is the owner's manual, spare set of keys, and manual for the upgraded stereo. The interior is comfortable and is a perfect place to log miles from with the top down. Luckily the previous owner upgraded the sound system with a Kenwood audio system that is somewhat hidden under the dash. To the right of the steering wheel are the controls for the Ford Magic Aire system and the AM radio. Up front is the new for 1955 dash design that retained the see-through “astra-dial” speedometer that made an appearance in 1954. The interior features two bench seats capable of comfortably hauling six people to your local car show. Open the door to this '55 Ford and you will reveal a completely restored two-tone white and black vinyl interior. This Sunliner is impressive regardless of where you look, but the interior might just be the true winner of this ride. While in front of those brakes are the steel rims that have full chrome inserts wrapped in wide white wall tires. 4-wheel drum brakes are responsible for slowing the convertible. Under the car you will also notice how spent gasses travel out the cast iron headers through dual exhausts that exit out the chrome tips at the back of the car. As far as suspension goes, the Fairlane uses a double a-arm style front suspension and a rear leaf spring suspension. Put this Fairlane on a lift and you'll see that bolted to the durable little 289 is a 3-speed automatic transmission. And there's an old school, 6-volt electrical system to keep step with authenticity. The air filter box has been painted to match the red on the car. The valve covers have been dressed up with Ford Racing valve covers. At the top of the block, an air filter sits on top of an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and below that is an Edelbrock intake. The block, painted in red, accents the black engine bay quite nicely. While this Fairlane did leave the factory with a 272 cubic inch V8, somewhere along the line someone opted to add 17 cubic inches of engine inside the Sunliner by equipping it with a 289ci small block Ford V8. Finishing off the look, the rear chrome bumper protrudes just far enough to make room for a spare tire. At the back of the car you'll notice fender skirts on the rear tire openings and the jet-tube rear taillights. Down the sides of the body feature the signature 'check' chrome trim that separates the red and black. The hood leads your eyes to a wraparound front windshield. Above the grille is the Ford crest which hangs in-between a brand new hood ornament and Fairlane text. Below the grille is a body width chrome front bumper that wraps around the front fenders. At the front of the body you have the iconic look of the checkered grille that is flanked by stacked headlights resting on the front of the fender. The combination that is separated by chrome trim looks fantastic under our showroom lights. This first year Fairlane Sunliner is covered in a correct coat of Raven Black and a light shade of red. Production Code: 5h-215 – Assembled on August 5th and 215 in the production sequence.ěody: 76B – Fairlane Sunliner convertible.Before we get too far lets decode the VIN and body tag information. It has received all the upgrades you would want to create a durable cruiser, while keeping the historic look of the vehicle intact. This 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner has received a frame up restoration to sit in the current condition that you see today and is the perfect vehicle to take out on a nice warm summer day with the top down. The Fairlane, which received its name from the Henry Ford estate near Dearborn, Michigan, replaced the aging Crestline as Ford's premier full size offering in 1955. This 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner is a pristine example why these were the go-to choice for car enthusiasts in the late 50's. In 1955, Ford outsold Chevrolet convertibles by over 8,000 units, selling over 49,000 convertibles to Chevrolet's 41,000. However in one key demographic they did claim a huge victory – Convertibles. For Ford motor company, 1955 would bring a familiar statistic that saw them once again finish 2nd behind the Chevy juggernaut, being outsold by nearly 250,000 units. Frame Up Restored Sunliner Convertible 289 V8 C6 3 Speed Automaticġ955 was a banner year for American automobile manufacturers as over 7-million American vehicles left the factory.
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