1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible on 2040-cars
Marble Falls, Texas, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:312 CUIN. OHV V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Fairlane
Trim: SUNLINER CONVERTIBLE
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 5,500
Exterior Color: BLACK AND WHITE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: BLACK AND WHITE
UP FOR AUCTION IS A 1956 FORD FAIRLANE CONVERTIBLE. CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 5500 MILES ON RESTORATION WHICH WAS DONE 6-8 YEARS AGO BY PRIOR OWNER.
I'VE OWNED CAR FOR LAST 5-6 YEARS.
EVERYTHING IS IN GREAT SHAPE, TOP, BODY, PAINT AND ENGINE.
EVERYTHING WORKS. I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO TAKE THIS CAR ON A ROAD TRIP.
FRONT END HAS BEEN MODIFIED WITH A HEIDT'S CONVERSION. IT HAS DISC BRAKES. UPDATED MASTER CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN INSTALLED (SEE PICTURE).
ORIGINAL POWER STEERING PUMP OPERATES THRU POWER RACK AND PINION UNIT INCORPORATED THRU HEIDT'S.
ENGINE WAS REBUILD AT TIME OF RESTORATION. HAVE RECEIPTS. TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TOO. DRIVETRAIN IS SOLID, OPERATES AS IT SHOULD.
NON-ORIGINAL BATTERY CURRENTLY INSTALLED (SEE PICTURES).
PAINT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT HAS A FEW AREAS NEEDING SOME MINOR ATTENTION. NOT A SHOW CAR BUT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. NO RUST ANYWHERE.
CHROME IS EXCELLENT. AGAIN, NOT SHOW CAR BUT EXCELLENT.
INTERIOR IS VERY WELL DONE. A/C INSTALLED BUT DOES NOT WORK. FAKE RADIO IN PLACE TO MAKE ROOM FOR A/C INSTALLATION. A/C VENTING VERY WELL FITTED TO DASH (SEE PICTURES).
TOP IN GOOD SHAPE. ORIGINAL PNEUMATIC MOTOR OPERATES.
CONTINENTAL KIT. WIRE HUBCAPS.
I WOULD LIKE $2000 DEPOSIT WHEN AUCTION CLOSES. PAYPAL MAY BE USED FOR DEPOSIT ONLY. REMAINDER DUE WHEN CAR IS PICKED UP, OR SEVEN DAYS, WHICHEVER SOONER. CASHIER'S CHECK, CASH, MONEY ORDER ARE PREFERRED. WILL TAKE PERSONAL CHECK BUT MUST BE ALLOWED TO CLEAR. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING, ALTHOUGH I WILL HELP AS NEEDED.
NICE CAR. ASK QUESTIONS. BID OFTEN.
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