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Sunliner
1955

THIS NO RESERVE CUSTOM FORD WILL BE
TURNING HEADS AT THE PALM BEACH AUCTION

Before cars were built for speed and efficiency, it was all appearance and a panoramic view.
about the experience, style and craftsmanship – making Half a century later, many cars of the 1950s still evoke
them timeless works of art. the same passion as they did when they first rolled off
The 1950s often are considered the golden era of the assembly line. However, this 1955 Ford Fairlane
automobile styling — and rightfully so. There’s so much Sunliner would need some updates to bring its beautiful
about vehicles from this time period that immediately curves into the current century.
attracts your eye’s attention. Car designers were It’s very rare to get the best of both worlds,
influenced by space and technology. They combined especially when it comes to classic cars. The vehicles
futuristic motifs such as rockets and space travel with undoubtedly lack a lot of modern conveniences, such
sleek and smooth curves, edges and lines. as air conditioning, that many drivers don’t want to

When tailfins were all the craze and only getting bigger, give up. And let’s face it, the brakes aren’t the best —
Ford completely redesigned many of its 1955 models safety seemed to be an optional luxury item in the
with longer, lower and wider bodies. The update was mid-century.
also able to support the weight and power of Ford’s “Y Today, however, builders can combine the best
Block” engine, which replaced the iconic Flathead V8. modern equipment with vintage styling to make a

The new designs featured two-tone finishes, distinctive classic car safe and fun to drive while maintaining an
brightwork and striking interiors — a look that is often attention to detail that provokes conversation the way
synonymous with the Fairlane Sunliner of 1955. that only a classic car can.
Other notable changes to the ‘55 convertible included In other words, restore and modify — or Resto-Mod.
an update to the front grille and chrome accents above RMR Dream Cars in Hudson, FL, built this beautiful
the headlamps and chrome side-sweep moldings with a 1955 Ford Sunliner Resto-Mod convertible offered with
wrap-around windshield, which offered a more modern
No Reserve at the 2022 Palm Beach Auction, April 7-9, at

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