Highlights:

• No Reserve
• No Title
• Has Keys
• 352ci 2bbl V8
• Great Project Car

1960 Ford Sunliner Convertible

NO TITLE

NO RESERVE

HAS KEYS

Up for auction is a 1960 Ford Sunliner convertible showing 937 miles, but the true miles are unknown. The soft top version of Ford's Starliner was big news in 1960 as it came equipped with a 352ci V8, the Thunderbird engine that the sales brochure was compelled to write, “the hills surrender on sight!”

Exterior
The sleek body of the Fairlane line is a far cry from the tall, bulbous cars of the 40's and 50's. Now showing some age and patina, it's not hard to imagine the former, (and future?), glory of the Raven Black paint and white canvas top. The front is accented with crosshair-like hood ornaments and a central lion hood ornament which was an option in 1960. A side spear that starts on the door, ends at the rear bumper and joins an aluminum panel accent reminiscent of the '57 Chevrolet wedge, on this one is at the base of the overhang. Meanwhile, a robust polished trim piece rides the waistline and lines the horizontal fins out back that are like eyebrows over the fantastic tail lights that are split by the chrome bumper. Imperfections include paint chips, bubbles in the paint, delamination of the glass on the vent windows, stains and inclusions on the horizontal surfaces, deplating of chrome with surface rust in place, bubbling on the edge of the decklid and hood, cracking paint, general dulling.

Interior
Black and white vinyl is the interior palette as well with door panels that are complete but have seen better days. The split bench throws a band of white through black tuck and roll padding and both front and back are mostly intact and in need of a deep clean. A horn ring fronts the black steering wheel while the dash splits aluminum faceplates in a style that mirrors the tail lights, here with a row of black knobs intersecting rounded panels. An AM radio in the center and a Sunliner call out is on the glove box under an intact dash pad. It all shows a bit of patina but shows no broken components. Black carpet is on the floor and the underside of the canvas roof is in good condition although the plastic window does have haze. We note a very musty smell on the inside.

Drivetrain
In the dusty bay you'll find a 352ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and a horsepower rating of 235. It's backed by a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the Ford 9” rear with 2.91 gears. Power steering is on board.

Undercarriage
Significant invasive rust is present in the frame rails and under the doors. Dual exhaust runs through a pair of stock style mufflers and suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf spring in back. Drum brakes are supplied to all four wheels.

Drive-Ability
The starter clicks but the engine does not turn over, indications that it might be seized. Of note also is that there is no key for the trunk.

More than 44,000 Sunliners were built in 1960 but are considered uncommon in today's collector world. At the very least, this is a decent parts car with some OEM components that are not recreated in the aftermarket world.

0C55X135192

0-1960
C-Chester, PA Assy Plant
55-Sunliner Convertible
X-352ci 2bbl V8
135192-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 76B-
COLOR A-Raven Black
TRIM 46-Black Vinyl
DATE 10C-March 10th
TRANS 4-Cruise O Matic
AXLE 8-Ford 9" 2.91 Conventional

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L 

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