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
