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1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible

  • Chassis Number: B3LC-124499
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

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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
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 ReplicaB3FC1357132020 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 ConvertibleB3KC1253362013 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 KitB3GC1344922012 Mecum Anaheim, CA$26,000  
1953 Ford Crestline ConvertibleB3GC1344922012 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 CoupeB3RV1116452011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona   

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