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Convertible Project Potential: 1955 Ford Sunliner

The Ford Sunliner was one of the crown jewels of Ford’s mid-fifties lineup, offering open-air motoring in a car that was as stylish as it was spacious. This 1955 example, found for sale here on craigslist in Virginia, is… more»

Cameo Coral Convertible: 1954 Ford Sunliner

Finding a 1954 Ford Crestline is not such a big deal, but a Sunliner convertible body style? Now you’re talkin’! It’s not that they are exactly rare, 36K units to be exact, but how often do you encounter one… more»

One Family Owned: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

When it comes to the question of a known ownership history, this 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner comfortably ticks that box. It has been part of the same family since Day One, moving from one generation to the next throughout… more»

Reborn Barn Find: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Two of the three U.S. automobile giants went for the “low and long” look in 1957. Products from both Ford and Chrysler were suddenly different and dramatic in appearance from the warmed-over models from General Motors. This enabled Ford… more»

Restoration Required: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

Ford was hitting its styling stride in the mid 1950s, with George Walker and Frank Hersey heading its design teams. Walker, fresh off introducing the 1949 “shoebox” Ford and the Thunderbird, took up his pen to restyle the ’55… more»

G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner

Sunliner was the name Ford applied to its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. For most of that time, it was part of the Galaxie 500 series which debuted in 1959 to compete against the Chevy Impala. This 1962… more»

Rolling Droptop Project: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500

Both Chevy and Ford largely carried over their 1962 full-size cars into 1963, but both received styling updates of which (IMO) Ford’s execution may have been a bit more attractive. But that didn’t help Ford in the sales arena… more»

Possible Pace Car Tribute? 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner

The list of vehicles tapped on the shoulder to serve as the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is long, but the Ford Crestline Sunliner received the honor in 1953. The seller located this example in a barn. While… more»

38k Original Miles: 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner

I would typically look at a classic like this 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner and question an ultra-low odometer reading. However, the car’s history makes the claimed 38,000 genuine miles seem plausible. It has spent considerably more time in storage… more»

One-Owner Convertible: 1954 Ford Sunliner

Through 1954, the Crestline was the top model offered by Ford (to be replaced later by the Fairlane and then Galaxie). Within that series, the Sunliner was the drop-top version of the car, like this one-owner example offered by… more»

One Owner: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner

The heyday of the American convertible was likely during the 1960s. Every automaker seemed to have one for every size of car they built. At Ford, they would be known as the Sunliner from 1952 to 1964, including this… more»

Stunliner: Stunning 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

I’m always fishing around for a good car story. That’s why I like striking up conversations with owners of classic cars because there’s usually an interesting story behind their “pride and joy.” Some, like the owner of this stunning… more»

30 Years Stored: 1960 Ford Galaxie Sunliner Convertible

If an owner elects to place a classic car into storage, there is a right way and quite a few wrong ways to undertake the process. A dry environment away from direct exposure to UV rays is a good… more»

One-Owner: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner

You don’t see many opportunities to buy a 63-year-old car – and a convertible at that – from the original owner, but that’s what we have here. This ’59 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner (that’s a mouthful) was purchased… more»

Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500

Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»

Fresh V8: 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner

There’s still time. The colder months are approaching, but there’s still time for the right enthusiast to grab themselves a classic convertible to enjoy the top-down motoring experience. If that prospect sounds too tempting to resist, maybe this 1954… more»

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