1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible - Beautifully Restored! on 2040-cars
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
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LaSalle Classic Cars proudly presents this totally restored 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner! LaSalle Classic Cars is specialized in high quality American cars of the forties and fifties. We are located in the Netherlands, Europe, near the Amsterdam Airport. Up for auction is this gorgeous ’56 Sunliner in a two-tone color combination of Sunset Coral and Colonial White. Very well, body-on restored in here Holland a few years past. Originally sold new in the Netherlands in all white exterior (see the B&W photo which was made in the late fifties). Equipped with the optional 292 cubic inch "Thunderbird V8” and the sporty manual “three-on-the-tree” transmission. It is in excellent shape and you’ll be hard pressed finding a better one! The original service book and owner’s manual (both in Dutch!) come with the car. Detailed vehicle condition: Exterior: Straight and solid body with excellent two-tone paint in “Sunset Coral and Colonial White”. All the chrome has been re-plated and is beautiful and shiny. All the moldings and stainless trim are in great condition with no dings or scratches. All the glass is perfect. Window frames are excellent. This car is equipped with the optional wire hubcaps and correct wide white walls tires. The car has a white vinyl convertible top. Top goes up and down quickly. The fit of the doors and panels is great. There is a scratch on the trunk which has been touched-up of about 1.5 inch, otherwise the paint is gorgeous! Interior: New upholstery two-tone vinyl with the correct pattern. Door panels are matching with the seat as per factory original. The carpet has been renewed with the correct materials. The dashboard has been repainted and also has the two-tone finish. The steering wheel is excellent and it has no cracks. The interior chrome is excellent. Everything works except for the radio. The trunk compartment has the correct trunk lining and is complete with the jack and spare. Mechanical: Originally equipped with the Thunderbird V-8 and 3-speed manual transmission. The car runs, shifts, steers and brakes as it should. Equipped with power steering and power brakes. New dual exhaust. All the lights function properly. The engine has been rebuilt, invoices are present. Underside: Solid floor pans, no rust or bondo repairs, everything looks healthy! The body, frame and undercarriage appear to be free of damage. The trunk floor is original and rust free. Engine compartment is clean en detailed. Location: The Sunliner is located in our showroom in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, a 15 minute drive from the airport. Our showroom is open Wednesday till Saturday from 11:00 am till 5:00 pm or by appointment. Inspection on this car is welcome! Shipping: Worldwide shipping/transportation and export documents can be arranged by us, buyer pays for the shipping. Attention European bidders, EU-import tax has been paid. There are no fees, nor taxes for other European countries! Dutch registration. For questions please don't hesitate to contact Peter Straathof of LaSalle Classic Cars. E-mail: info@lasalleclassiccars.nl. Telephone: 0031653344796 (001131653344796 when calling from the U.S.A.). Go to our “Ebay Me” page for a link to our website. |
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