1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible Restomod

FOR SALE - 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible
In 1953 Ford provided the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 and it was driven by William Clay Ford, accompanied by multiple Indy 500 winner Wilbur Shaw. At the post-race banquet, the race winner Bill Vukovich was awarded a Pace Car replica and the original Pace Car went to the Henry Ford Museum. There were 2,001 Pace Cars built, supposedly one for each Ford dealer at that time.
This rare 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner Convertible, although not one of the original replica pace cars, has the same special trim identified by the 'Coronado' Continental trunk kit.
A Full frame off restoration was completed in March of 2005. In brilliant red with a black and white interior it will stand out at any show or cruise-in. The undercarriage is clean and was powder coated when restored.
Many recent upgrades and modifications have been made including sparkplugs, wires, distributor cap, inner & outer tie rods, kingpins, bushings, all fuel hoses and lines were replaced as well as repacked wheel bearings, replaced brake caliper bushings and seals, installed new grease fittings, replaced brake lines, installed new alternator belt plus added 4 new 205/75R15 Classic Diamond Back Radial tires with a 3" whitewall and an alignment.
It has a 302 ci V8 with dual exhausts and an AOD 4R70W transmission, power brakes, electronic power steering, VINTAGE AIR STREAMLINE AC with a 4 KNOB PAEL, the engine is detailed with DRAKE 302 valve covers, aluminum radiator, a FITECH electronic fuel injection carburetor system which includes an advanced handheld remote controller, led lights, IDIDIT steering column and steering wheel, a LOCKER HI-TECH Floor shifter, a Custom AUTOSOUND Stereo System AM/FM with RDS Tuner, Blue Tooth and VA Display with subs under the front seat, DAKOTA DIGITAL GAUGES with solid state sensor technology, the clock is original and works, the cigarette lighter socket has been converted to a USB port, it has a Dashboard Prism Traffic Light Viewer a rare unique option, the black power canvas top is less than two years old with a boot and a like new Ultimate Shield Car Cover for overnight cruises.

This car has won numerous awards at local shows including Best Ford. It was also featured in the Red Hats Classy Classics 2016 calendar and appeared in a 2018 travel video. It’s truly an eye catcher and you won’t find many like it.

Minor paint imperfections make it not a 10 Point vehicle but if you are looking for a turn-key car that you can immediately show and go this is the one for you.
Inspections welcomed.
Motivated seller - All reasonable offers considered.

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