Ford Crestline Sunliner 1953, Estados Unidos

Ford Crestline Sunliner 1953, Estados Unidos
Motor: 239 CI
Exterior: Preto (Raven Black)
Interior: Preto e Vermelho
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HIGHLIGHTS

Top of the line Crestline model

Frame-off restoration

California car with 44,000 miles

Art Chrisman-built 239 CI flathead V-8 engine

Ford-O-Matic transmission

Optional power steering

Factory radio and heater

Eddie Martinez top and leather interior

Top never down

Optional back-up lights

Deluxe pushbutton radio

Dual outside mirrors

Very rare optional Appleton spotlight

Show quality Raven Black finish

Chrome is either new or polished

Detailed engine bay and undercarriage

Dual exhaust with Hollywood mufflers

New Firestone wide Whitewall tires

Tinted glass

50th Ford Anniversary model

A California car driven just 44,000 miles, this 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner can be described as a mild custom, but such a generic term hardly does justice to its magnificent execution, which includes an Art Chrisman-built flathead V-8 in addition to a custom top and leather interior upholstery by the legendary Eddie Martinez. The year 1952 brought an end to the most tumultuous period in the history of Ford Motor Company, and a brand new model returned in 1953 to bask in the celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. Designed by George Walker, the 1952 models were well received by the public and, stylistically, remained little changed through their three-year run. The new Ford had an all-new body with a one-piece curved windshield, a single bullet in the center of the chromed grille bar, frenched headlights, small round tail lights and imitation intakes on the rear quarter panels. Buyers could choose from the base Mainline, the intermediate Customline and the uppermost Crestline series, the latter including extra chrome trim and deluxe wheel covers and available only with Ford’s 239 CI flathead V-8. Chosen to pace the 1953 Indianapolis 500, the Crestline Sunliner ranked as the most expensive and prestigious of any Ford, and with almost 20 available options, it could be made quite flashy and luxurious. Restored in frame-off fashion, this 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner first impresses with its show-quality Raven Black paint and Eddie Martinez convertible top, which has always remained upright. It also features excellent chrome and brightwork, all of which is either new or polished to its original gleam, new Firestone wide whitewall tires and a detailed engine compartment and undercarriage. The Chrisman-built 239 CI flathead V-8 engine runs Hollywood mufflers and dual exhaust, and it’s backed by a Ford-O-Matic transmission. Options include power steering, backup lights, factory heater, dual outside mirrors, tinted glass, a Deluxe pushbutton radio and a very rare Appleton spotlight.