Whereas a lot of the nation is buried beneath snow, collector automotive fanatics are left to daydream in regards to the sunny, convertible-friendly summer season days forward. Generally, the perfect time of yr to buy a ragtop is in the course of the off-peak driving season when a lot of them are seeing little use, saved away on battery tenders, and beneath covers.

The Decide of the Day is a 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a personal vendor in Wadsworth, Ohio. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“Meticulously restored unique luxurious 1955 Ford Sunliner convertible,” the itemizing begins. “This lovely automotive is in nice situation, straight, clear, very good. Wonderful paint, inside, underside, particulars, and beneath hood. 13,300 miles exhibiting.”

This convertible showcases a singular black and yellow shade scheme – technically known as Raven Black and Goldenrod (denoted by shade code “AV” on the trim tag). Exterior options embrace a power-operated black fabric high, a continental package, a twin exhaust system, and period-correct broad whitewall tires. The identical two-tone theme continues to the refurbished inside with vinyl seating all through. Lap belts have been added for security.  

For 1955, the Fairlane was the highest trim stage of the Ford lineup, slotted above the Mainline and Customline fashions. One of many engineering options that was new for this yr was a panoramic windshield that had been rolled out on competing fashions from different manufacturers. The Sunliner title was reserved for the convertible physique model. A brand new technology would observe two years later in 1957, which was the identical yr that the retractable-hardtop Skyliner joined the Sunliner within the household of Ford convertibles. The Sunliner title continued by the mid-Sixties earlier than retirement.

Energy for this full-sized Ford comes from a 162-horsepower 272cid Y-block V8 coupled with a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automated transmission. {The electrical} system has been upgraded to 12 volts, and the steering and braking techniques are each energy assisted.

The vendor states, “It runs and drives nice with a working energy convertible high, continental package, fender skirts, plenty of chrome, badging, and extra. This can be a spectacular automotive.”

The vendor is asking $56,900 or finest supply for this summer season prepared Sunliner.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.