Vehicle Description
Gateway classic cars of Detroit is proud to present this 1953 Ford
Crestline Sunliner Pace car. Ford Motor Company gifted the original
race-used pace car to The Henry Ford, where it remains today. Ford
Motor also produced some 2,000 replicas for sale to the public.
This one, was 1 of 2 that was a AAA car at Indianapolis the day of
the race. The one used as the pace car can be found at the Henry
Ford museum, and this one was the backup car. Each replica included
the same features (Ford-O-Matic transmission, power steering,
Continental spare tire kit), along with Sungate Ivory paint, and
gold lettering. The Ivory and gold continue on the interior with
the beautiful vinyl seats. Reportedly, it was the first time a
manufacturer offered pace car copies for purchase by the general
public, something that is now a well-established tradition in its
own right. The serial number confirms it's a 110 HP Crestline
Sunliner Convertible-all Pace Cars came with the higher-output
Flathead V-8. Features include: Am radio, automatic convertible top
(not working, must be done by hand) wire wheels (recently restored
by Dayton wire wheels with stainless steel spokes).Whether your a
Indy 500 fan, pace car collector, or just love Ford sunliners, this
car is sure to please!
