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For 1953, Ford produced 2,001 Sunliner Indianapolis Pace Cars of which 25 are known to the Pace Society Register. Pace cars had been a tradition at the Indy 500 since the first 500-mile race in 1911. William Clay Ford was invited to drive the 1953 Ford Indy 500 Pace Car, accompanied by multiple Indy 500 winner Wilbur Shaw. At the post-race banquet, winner Bill Vukovich was awarded a Pace Car replica. The original example is housed in the Henry Ford Museum.
The special edition 1953 Ford Pace Cars were given special trim and can be identified by their data plates, which list 'SS' for both color and trim. All were built between February 18th and May 5th of 1953.
This example was built in Long Beach, California on April 25th of 1953. It is painted White Sungate Ivory, with a gold and white leatherette interior and a white Orlon convertible top. It has the anniversary gold dash and top bows, the crossed checkered flag emblems on the front fenders, black lettering and the 'Coronado' Continental trunk kit. Other accessories include chrome wire-spoke hubcaps, dual mirrors, a radio, clock, heater, power steering, fender skirts and back-up lights.
The odometer shows 64,762 original miles and the car has been treated to a professional restoration. Power is from an L-head V8 engine displacing 239 cubic-inches and offering 110 horsepower. There is a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the RM Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $50,000-$60,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $44,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
The special edition 1953 Ford Pace Cars were given special trim and can be identified by their data plates, which list 'SS' for both color and trim. All were built between February 18th and May 5th of 1953.
This example was built in Long Beach, California on April 25th of 1953. It is painted White Sungate Ivory, with a gold and white leatherette interior and a white Orlon convertible top. It has the anniversary gold dash and top bows, the crossed checkered flag emblems on the front fenders, black lettering and the 'Coronado' Continental trunk kit. Other accessories include chrome wire-spoke hubcaps, dual mirrors, a radio, clock, heater, power steering, fender skirts and back-up lights.
The odometer shows 64,762 original miles and the car has been treated to a professional restoration. Power is from an L-head V8 engine displacing 239 cubic-inches and offering 110 horsepower. There is a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the RM Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $50,000-$60,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $44,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $44,000
1953 Ford Crestline Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Crestline
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
1953 Ford Crestline Chassis#: b3fv201628 Sold for USD$8,800 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Hardtop Chassis#: B3LV141755 Sold for USD$24,640 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Chassis#: b3fv232187 Sold for USD$14,300 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1953 Ford Victoria Chassis#: b3gv189728 Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1953 FORD CRESTLINER CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: B3PG144122 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1953 Ford Sunliner Sold for USD$24,200 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Sold for USD$18,700 2022 Mecum : Fountain City | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Hardtop Chassis#: B3PV139861 Sold for USD$33,600 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1953 FORD CRESTLINE 2-DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: B3KG154039 Sold for USD$6,600 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Chassis#: B3LC139800 Sold for USD$46,250 2021 GAA : November 2021 | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Pace Car Replica Chassis#: B3FC135713 Sold for USD$20,350 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Chassis#: B3CC136716 Sold for USD$22,000 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$19,800 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$18,700 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$20,900 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Sold for USD$20,900 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$44,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Sold for USD$19,800 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Hot Rod Sold for USD$44,000 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Ford Crestlines That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Ford Crestline's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $28,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1953 Ford Crestline Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria | 2021 GAA : July 2021 | $24,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Pace Car Replica | B3FC135713 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $35,000 | |||
1953 Ford Victoria | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $13,000 | |||
1953 Ford Sunliner | 2018 Carlisle : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner | 2016 Mecum : Dallas | $20,000 | |||
1953 Ford Sunliner Pace Car | 2016 GAA : July 2016 | $22,000 | |||
1953 Ford Victoria Custom | 2016 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $10,750 | |||
1953 FORD CRESTLINE SUNLINER | 2016 Mecum Houston | $38,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Custom | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $26,000 | |||
1953 FORD SUNLINER | 2015 Leake Auction Dallas | $28,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner | 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | $34,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
1953 FORD CRESTLINE | 2015 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $26,250 | |||
1953 FORD CRESTLINE | 2015 Gulf Coast Classic Punta Gorda, Fl | $29,500 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Hardtop | 2015 Mecum : Houston | $17,500 | |||
1953 Ford Victoria Tudor | 2015 Leake Auction Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $21,000 | |||
1953 Ford Victoria | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $21,500 | |||
1953 Ford Victoria | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | $18,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Resto Mod | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Victoria Custom | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $34,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestliner Convertible | B3KC125336 | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $32,000 | ||
1953 FORD CRESTLINE CONVERTIBLE | 2013 McCormick's Auction 54 Palm Springs | $28,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crestline Convertible 239 CI, Continental Kit | B3GC134492 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $26,000 | ||
1953 Ford Crestline Convertible | B3GC134492 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $25,000 | ||
1953 Ford Victoria Coupe | 2011 Mecum Auctions St Paul Auction | $11,500 | |||
1953 Ford Crestliner | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $14,000 | |||
1953 Ford Crown Victoria Crestline Two Door Coupe | B3RV111645 | 2011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona |
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