£23,175 (Est: £22,390 - £29,853)
1956 Ford Fairline Sunliner
Bonhams • UK • 21 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£23,175 (Est: £22,390 - £29,853)
1956 Ford Fairline Sunliner
UK • 21 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Ford Fairline Sunliner is a custom convertible with a 351ci supercharged V8 engine producing 700bhp. It features a red/white exterior, red interior, and modern upgrades like air ride suspension and disc brakes, making it suitable for street, show, or strip.
Condition
8
The car is described as wonderfully built and well restored, with a fresh engine having only test miles. It features a two-tone red/white livery over a red interior and modern upgrades like adjustable air ride suspension and disc brakes. While it has been customized, the overall description suggests minimal cosmetic imperfections and a very well-maintained vehicle.
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Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
M6KC100052
1956
Auction
£23,175 (Est: £22,390 - £29,853)
1956 Ford Fairline Sunliner
Bonhams • UK • 21 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
351ci Supercharged V8
Engine (see text) Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors (Est.) 700bhp at 4,000rpm 3-Speed Automatic Independent Front Suspension, Rear Live Axle 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Wonderfully built, well restored example of a classic convertible *High horsepower, custom example practically customized from top to bottom *Built for the street, show or strip; this Sunliner can achieve it all *Finished in two-tone red/white livery over red trim interior *Freshly built engine with test miles only *Modern upgrades include adjustable air ride suspension and disc brakes THE CAR OFFERED Ford Motor Company executives must have faced 1955 with both anticipation and anxiety—the year was shaping up to be one of the strongest—but also most competitive—in automotive history.
The new Fords for 1955-56 would be taking on new and improved cars from both Chevrolet and Plymouth.
Those other members of the traditional "big three" would be debuting modern OHV V8 engines in their 1955-56 models, while Ford ha...
Price Analysis vs Other Fairlane Sunliners
£8,160
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£28,298
Median Price (Since 2020)
£87,890
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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