Some of the sharpest models ever produced by Ford were the beautiful 1955s, which were restyled in order to keep up with surging Chevrolet. The new Fairlane trim line had all the snazzy models including the Sunliner convertible. Apart from the engine changes, customers were sure to notice the fresh Fairlane top-line trim which featured with the dramatic use of bright stainless trim which created a check-mark effect. This styling feature was previewed the prior season on the Mysterion show car and would set a styling cue for several seasons ahead. Even though the 1955 models used the same backlighted speedometer first introduced in 1954, the rest of the instrument panel was new. The particular Sunliner offered here is even more striking because of its very tasteful two-tone blue color scheme, similar to the cover of Ford’s 1955 owner’s manual. 1955 would be a banner year for the American car industry and Ford in particular; the 49,966 Fairlane Sunliners produced handily beat its nearest competition that year – the Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with only 41,292 examples produced.

This Sunliner also features a new blue Hartz cloth folding top and matching two-tone blue upholstery. Power is derived from a 272 cubic inch Y-block with a four-barrel carburetor, rated at 182 horsepower. Mated to a Ford-O-Matic transmission, it was one of the most reliable combinations in its day. Other notable options include the factory AM push button radio, heater and defroster, windshield washer, power steering, and power top. The exterior is adorned with a front grill guard, front and rear bumper guards, fender skirts, full wheel covers and wide whitewall tires. Very attractive from every angle, this Sunliner is very well accessorized and ready for display in any Ford collection.