1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For the 1952 model year, the Crestliner was renamed the Crestline and retained its position as Ford's premier model line. Crestline exteriors sported a more contemporary appearance, featuring a wrap-around windshield, a new grille, and additional ornamentation that deviated from the earlier "Shoebox" design. Body styles included the Victoria two-door hardtop, the Sunliner convertible, and the Country Squire station wagon, which were joined by the Fordor Sedan and the Skyliner in 1954. Despite being the Crestline’s final model year, 1954 also brought an improved suspension setup and a new engine tune for the first-year “Y-block” overhead-valve V8. Beloved for its distinctive 1950s styling cues, the Crestline was a fairly well-equipped model for its class and is also relatively easy to maintain, which helps make it enjoyable to drive today.

Jerry Ferguson, a member of the United States Navy and a co-founder of Biomet Inc., a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of musculoskeletal orthopedic implants and products, was known for his entrepreneurial drive and generosity. He was also an enthusiast of all things 1950s, from music to automobiles. Pursuing his love affair with the automobile, in 1984 Ferguson established the Classic Car Centre of Warsaw, Indiana, a company dedicated to the acquisition and restoration of mid-century American Classics. In operation until his return to Biomet in 1993, today Hagerty Marketplace is proud to offer The Ferguson Collection, comprising the long-hidden remaining inventory and personal collection of Jerry Ferguson.

Highlights

• Offered from The Ferguson Collection

• Finished in Black with a two-tone black and white leather interior

• Power-operated white Breezeway vinyl top 

• Powered by a “Y-block” V8 topped with a two-barrel carburetor, rated at 130 horsepower

• Fordomatic Drive three-speed automatic transmission

• Exterior features a built-in Continental Kit, full stainless-steel wheel covers, bumper guards, chrome exhaust outlets with Ford logo, and stainless steel rocker trim

• Firestone Deluxe Champion wide white-wall tires

• Solid frame, rockers, and rear quarters with factory undercoating

• Engine bay is sanitary and well-kept

• Available for the first time in 32 years

• This Crestline Sunliner is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just under 58,200 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear

• Driver’s side exterior rear-view mirror

• Ford “Jet Airplane” hood ornament

• Push-button Ford Super Range AM Radio

• Manually operated windows

• Locking glove box

• Dual windshield wipers

• Dual sun visors

• Interior dome light with manual switch

• Electric clock

• Cigarette lighter

• Rear loop carpeting

• Front rubber floor mat

• Carpeted trunk

• Dual exhaust outlets 

• Center fill fueling

• Ball joint front suspension

• Variable rate spring rear suspension

Known Imperfections

• Please note that all of the lots in The Ferguson Collection are offered in non-running condition after being stored without operation in a climate-controlled facility for at least 10 years.  As a result, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

• Exhaust pipe rust

• Some corrosion noted on the front driver’s side dog leg to rocker

Included

• Ownership documents

• Convertible top boot

• Spare tire mounted in the trunk

Ownership History

This Crestline Sunliner was acquired by The Ferguson Collection in June 1991 and has reportedly been held in long-term, static storage since 1995.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com