1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible - Orange and Cream - 54,715km - 292ci V8, 3-Speed Manual
Price Guide: $38,000 - $55,000
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible, finished in orange and cream two-tone, 292ci Y-block V8, 3-speed manual column shift, 54,715km, left-hand drive, 5 seats.
Description
The 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner is genuinely rare. Ford only ran the Sunliner convertible body through the mid-1950s Fairlane range, and this orange and cream two-tone example captures everything that made the era so compelling. The 292 cubic inch Y-block V8 was introduced this very year, marking a significant step up in power and refinement for the Fairlane line, and the column-shift 3-speed manual keeps the wide bench seat clear for five across, just as Ford intended.
Photos show a car that has been carefully presented and appears to have been sympathetically restored or very well preserved. The orange metallic paint carries good depth and gloss across all panels, with chrome trim including the full-width grille surround, bumpers, and distinctive body-side spear in bright, well-preserved condition. The Sunliner script badge is clearly visible and correct. The convertible top is folded down in the exterior shots and the cream soft top fabric appears clean and supple. Both the front and rear bench seats are trimmed in period-correct orange and cream vinyl, with pleated inserts and chrome seat base rails that present very well. The dashboard is complete with full original gauge cluster, chrome radio fascia, and period-correct steering wheel with horn ring. Modern lap seatbelts have been added as a practical safety modification. The engine bay shows the 292ci Thunderbird Special V8 with its correct red engine paint and original-style air cleaner, and the trunk presents a tidy spare well with a colour-matched orange spare rim.
For buyers looking at first-generation Sunliner values, this is a well-positioned opportunity. Comparable 1950s Fairlane convertibles in good driving condition have traded from AUD $28,000 to $45,000 in recent Australian sales, with the Sunliner body style and correct two-tone orange and cream combination commanding genuine interest from collectors. This example, with its 292 V8 and left-hand drive configuration, sits comfortably within that range as a driver-quality, presentable classic that does not need work before use.
Features
* 292ci Y-block V8 (Thunderbird Special), original to the vehicle
* 3-speed manual transmission, column shift
* Rear-wheel drive
* Convertible body with functional soft top mechanism
* Original-style orange and cream two-tone vinyl bench seating, front and rear
* Complete original dashboard with full gauge cluster
* Period-correct AM radio in dash
* Chrome exterior trim including grille, bumpers, body spear, and hubcaps
* Whitewall tyres with period-correct red pinstripe accents
* Sunliner script badge on front door, correct and intact
* Colour-matched spare wheel with spare tyre present in boot
* Modern lap seatbelts added (front, safety modification)
* Left-hand drive
Condition Notes
* Interior upholstery appears to have been re-trimmed to period-correct specification, presenting in very good condition
* Chrome trim shows the expected light surface oxidation consistent with age but no heavy pitting
* Minor stone chipping on bonnet leading edge consistent with the vehicle's age and use
* Engine bay wiring shows some non-original routing consistent with age-related maintenance
Specifications
Year: 1956
Make/Model: Ford Fairlane Sunliner
Body: Convertible
Engine: 292ci Y-block V8
Transmission: 3-speed manual, column shift
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Odometer: 54,715km
Colour: Orange and Cream
Seats: 5
Steering: Left hand drive
Location: Carrara, QLD
VIN: M6EC115429
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Matt directly on 0461 481 639
Chassis No: M6EC115429
ENG No: UNSIGHTED
Sold unregistered
(Key #CC9)
Lloyds stock #657716+1
Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
As Standard Auction Practice all Vehicles are Sold Unregistered
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