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The Ford Crestline Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (called the Monarch Lucerne in Canada) were introduced for the 1954 model year. The X-100 and X-500 show cars provided the inspiration for the two-door hardtops. Both featured a tinted Plexiglass roof panel over the driver and front passenger to tone down light, heat, and glare. Ford first showed its version at the Rotunda in Dearborn, Michigan, in January 1954; two were given away to visitors submitting the best 'Worth More' features of the new Ford car line.
Along with the all-new 'Y-block' 256 CID overhead valve V-8, Ford offered four-way power seats for the first time, along with power steering, brakes, and windows, and a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission as options.
For 1954, Ford produced 13,444 units of their Skyliner. Both Ford and Mercury models received a restyle for 1955, with both of their 'bubbletops' moving up-market. For Ford, this meant it was now part of the top-of-the-line Fairlane Crown Victoria series. Features included a non-structural chrome roof band, or 'basket handle.'
This example was manufactured at Ford's Los Angeles factory, spending its early life in the city. In the early 1980s, it was brought to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where it was kept dry in storage until 2004, when it was purchased by the current owners.
The car has been treated to an extensive restoration, with the body being taken off the frame. The 312 CID V8 was rebuilt. It is finished in the factory-correct combination of Sea Sprite and Skyhaze.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2013
Along with the all-new 'Y-block' 256 CID overhead valve V-8, Ford offered four-way power seats for the first time, along with power steering, brakes, and windows, and a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission as options.
For 1954, Ford produced 13,444 units of their Skyliner. Both Ford and Mercury models received a restyle for 1955, with both of their 'bubbletops' moving up-market. For Ford, this meant it was now part of the top-of-the-line Fairlane Crown Victoria series. Features included a non-structural chrome roof band, or 'basket handle.'
This example was manufactured at Ford's Los Angeles factory, spending its early life in the city. In the early 1980s, it was brought to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where it was kept dry in storage until 2004, when it was purchased by the current owners.
The car has been treated to an extensive restoration, with the body being taken off the frame. The 312 CID V8 was rebuilt. It is finished in the factory-correct combination of Sea Sprite and Skyhaze.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2013
2013 RM Auctions - St John's
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
1955 Ford Fairlane Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Fairlane
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Chassis#: m5gw150776 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Race Car Chassis#: g104 bos Sold for USD$4,400 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria Chassis#: m5fv214602 Sold for USD$28,600 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 FORD FAIRLANE SUNLINER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: U5AC163360 Sold for USD$58,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan Chassis#: u5dt122436 Sold for USD$22,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1955 FORD FAIRLANE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: U5DT164583 Sold for USD$27,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5fc204921 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5uw172749 Sold for USD$26,950 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5sc162077 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5pc183960 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5gw118804 Sold for USD$20,350 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: m5dw206193 Sold for USD$31,900 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: m5dw206193 Sold for USD$22,000 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5aw126189 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1955 FORD FAIRLANE VICTORIA Chassis#: U5GV195626 Sold for USD$22,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5gw128821 Sold for USD$17,600 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Chassis#: U5UT128440 Sold for USD$7,500 2023 Spring Carlisle | |
1955 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SKYLINER Chassis#: U5FF179313 Sold for USD$32,450 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Sold for USD$52,800 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
1955 FORD FAIRLANE SUNLINER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: U5BC109198 Sold for USD$30,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. |
Ford Fairlanes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Ford Fairlane's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Ford Crown Victoria | m5dw206193 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $40,000 | ||
1955 Ford Fairlane Club | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2022 Mecum Indy | $40,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Club | U5UT128440 | 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner | U5GF140022 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $60,000 | $75,000 | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane | U5CT107312 | 2021 GAA : November 2021 | $16,000 | ||
1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria | 2021 Mecum : Dallas | ||||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $25,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $42,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $45,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | U5NW145470 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $23,000 | |||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $27,500 | |||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $19,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | U5GW140440 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $40,000 | $70,000 | $80,000 |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | ||||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1955 Ford Crown Victoria | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | U5NW145470 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
1955 Ford Victoria | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $13,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | U5RW135568 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | U5RW-135568 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |||
1955 Ford Crown Vic | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | ||||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner | M5UF183719 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1955 Ford Crown Vic | 2018 Carlisle : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1955 FORD SUNLINER | 2018 GpK Auctions Atlantic City | ||||
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $30,000 | |||
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner | 2017 GAA : November | $28,500 |
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