Make:
Ford
Model:
Fairlane
Year:
1956
Mileage:
68507
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
Ohio
City:
Columbus , OH
Zip:
43004
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner 68507 Miles Black and White Convertible
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner 68507 Miles Black and White Convertible 312 cubic in
Beautiful restoration, great colors, spectacular interior. Strong-running P-code 312 cubic inch V8 with automatic transmission. Continental kit, power convertible top, twin spotlights. Upgraded radio, radial tires, ready to cruise!
Despite the fanfare surrounding Chevy’s new V8, Ford wasn’t sitting back doing nothing. The Y-block got more powerful and styling—which was all-new in 1955—was refined and allowed Ford to continue out-selling Chevrolet in 1956. The top-of-the-line Fairlane Sunliner convertible was by far their best effort, a great combination of style, flash, and performance. Ties to the dramatic new Thunderbird were obvious and with that sweeping chrome along the flanks, the Fairlane wouldn’t be confused with anything else on the road. Thanks to a comprehensive frame-off restoration a few years ago, this stunning black and white ragtop offers one of the ‘50s best designs in fantastic colors that will always be in style. Of course, Colonial White and Raven Black were on the color charts in 1956, so although it isn’t this car’s original combination, it’s still stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful. Finish quality is excellent and thanks to restoration photos, we know it was taken down to bare metal and rebuilt from there. Gaps are better than most Fords of the era and the car feels robust going down the road, which is hard to achieve. There’s a deep shine to the finish that’s probably better than Ford could offer in 1956 and all the chrome was refinished to add the perfect finishing touch. Add in a continental kit and you get what is arguably Ford’s best cruiser of the 1950s.
The two-tone black and white interior was likewise fully restored, and that is the factory-correct choice. New seat covers, door panels, carpets, and more give it a crisp, fresh look and with new foam in the seats, they’re all-day comfortable. The gauges should look familiar to anyone who has driven a vintage Thunderbird, with crisp needles and bright markings, suggesting they’ve all been restored. The factory radio has been replaced by a digital AM/FM/cassette head unit, and for some reason, there’s also an AM/FM/CD stereo with remote hidden in the glove box. Either way, you’ve got entertainment to go. Other accessories include a remote trunk release, dual spotlights, and a deck-mounted antenna. Rubber floor mats protect the carpets and given the condition of the seating surfaces, this car doesn’t have many miles since the restoration was finished. Overhead, there’s a crisp white power top that lowers itself behind the seats and stows under a fitted black boot. The trunk is correctly outfitted with a plaid mat as well as a full-sized spare tire assembly with jack, so there’s no reason to wrestle with the continental kit in an emergency.
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner 68507 Miles Black and White Convertible 312 cubic in
Beautiful restoration, great colors, spectacular interior. Strong-running P-code 312 cubic inch V8 with automatic transmission. Continental kit, power convertible top, twin spotlights. Upgraded radio, radial tires, ready to cruise!
Despite the fanfare surrounding Chevy’s new V8, Ford wasn’t sitting back doing nothing. The Y-block got more powerful and styling—which was all-new in 1955—was refined and allowed Ford to continue out-selling Chevrolet in 1956. The top-of-the-line Fairlane Sunliner convertible was by far their best effort, a great combination of style, flash, and performance. Ties to the dramatic new Thunderbird were obvious and with that sweeping chrome along the flanks, the Fairlane wouldn’t be confused with anything else on the road. Thanks to a comprehensive frame-off restoration a few years ago, this stunning black and white ragtop offers one of the ‘50s best designs in fantastic colors that will always be in style. Of course, Colonial White and Raven Black were on the color charts in 1956, so although it isn’t this car’s original combination, it’s still stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful. Finish quality is excellent and thanks to restoration photos, we know it was taken down to bare metal and rebuilt from there. Gaps are better than most Fords of the era and the car feels robust going down the road, which is hard to achieve. There’s a deep shine to the finish that’s probably better than Ford could offer in 1956 and all the chrome was refinished to add the perfect finishing touch. Add in a continental kit and you get what is arguably Ford’s best cruiser of the 1950s.
The two-tone black and white interior was likewise fully restored, and that is the factory-correct choice. New seat covers, door panels, carpets, and more give it a crisp, fresh look and with new foam in the seats, they’re all-day comfortable. The gauges should look familiar to anyone who has driven a vintage Thunderbird, with crisp needles and bright markings, suggesting they’ve all been restored. The factory radio has been replaced by a digital AM/FM/cassette head unit, and for some reason, there’s also an AM/FM/CD stereo with remote hidden in the glove box. Either way, you’ve got entertainment to go. Other accessories include a remote trunk release, dual spotlights, and a deck-mounted antenna. Rubber floor mats protect the carpets and given the condition of the seating surfaces, this car doesn’t have many miles since the restoration was finished. Overhead, there’s a crisp white power top that lowers itself behind the seats and stows under a fitted black boot. The trunk is correctly outfitted with a plaid mat as well as a full-sized spare tire assembly with jack, so there’s no reason to wrestle with the continental kit in an emergency.
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