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1955 was a strong year for the American car industry and Ford in particular. There were 49,966 Fairlane Sunliners produced during that year and it easily outsold its closest competitor, the Chevy Bel Air convertible which saw only 41,292 examples produced.
This 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible has been given a professional cosmetic restoration and finished in the unusual Bumblebee two-tone color combination. It is equipped with the 272 cubic-inch Y-bloc V-8 rated at 162 horsepower and mated to a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic gearbox. There are hydraulic four-wheel drum brakes that keep this 115.5-inch wheelbase car in the driver's control. A cold-air air conditioning unit has been added and updated with 134-R coolant. Options include a Deluxe radio, dual spotlights, dual fog lights, dual exhaust and passenger curbside feelers. There is a continental kit, fender skirts, wide white walls, and spinner hubcaps. There have been only three owners since new for this car.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $70,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
This 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible has been given a professional cosmetic restoration and finished in the unusual Bumblebee two-tone color combination. It is equipped with the 272 cubic-inch Y-bloc V-8 rated at 162 horsepower and mated to a Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic gearbox. There are hydraulic four-wheel drum brakes that keep this 115.5-inch wheelbase car in the driver's control. A cold-air air conditioning unit has been added and updated with 134-R coolant. Options include a Deluxe radio, dual spotlights, dual fog lights, dual exhaust and passenger curbside feelers. There is a continental kit, fender skirts, wide white walls, and spinner hubcaps. There have been only three owners since new for this car.
In 2008, the car was brought to the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $70,000. Bidding failed to reach those estimates and the lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $70,000
Lot was not sold
1955 Ford Fairlane Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Fairlane
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Ford Fairlane Coupe Chassis#: u5aw147948 Sold for USD$39,600 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5av150196 Sold for USD$19,800 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
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 Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5uw172749 Sold for USD$26,950 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5fc204921 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5sc162077 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: m5dw206193 Sold for USD$31,900 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Chassis#: u5gw118804 Sold for USD$20,350 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Chassis#: u5pc183960 Sold for USD$38,500 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 |
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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