1960 Ford Starliner Coupe – 1-Family Survivor – Rare Original Project
Location: Mississippi
Title: Clear/Clean
Buy It Now Price: $4,800 (OBO)
Vehicle Overview
Up for sale is my 1960 Ford Starliner 2-door hardtop, an increasingly rare full-size Ford with sweeping lines and unique Starliner-only roof. This is a true one-family survivor that spent nearly 60 years with the original owner's family before I purchased it in 2020.
The car was originally sold new in Harvey, Illinois on June 20th,1960 and comes with great original paperwork, including:
• Copy of the original Illinois title
• Copy of the original dealer sales invoice
• Original dealership photo in Harvey, Illinois Circa. 1960
• Vintage shop manual, spec. sheets, and brochures
*** Names & addresses on photos of documents have been electronically redacted for this ad, but the originals and photo copies remain untouched.
Mechanical Details
• Engine: 292 Y-block V8 (original)
• Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 2-speed automatic (original)
• Odometer: 122,000+ (true mileage unknown)
• Condition: Non-running, engine turns partially in both directions (likely stuck valve), starter will turn
• Brakes: Inoperable – rear wheels locked (likely frozen emergency brake)
• Steering: Front wheels turn freely and steer fine
• Battery: Some lights work when battery is connected
• Tires: Almost like new with good tread, car has been stored on blocks
Condition & Restoration Needs
This is a project vehicle that sat outside for years and will require a complete restoration.
Key issues include:
• Rust: Rockers show considerable rust; floorboards have surface rust and some rust holes, radiator support shows rust. Possible surface rust around windshield and trim. However, frame and trunk appear solid with surface rust and a couple of tiny holes in trunk floor.
• Interior: Needs full restoration (seats and door panels badly worn, headliner torn, no carpet, package tray rough)
• Glass/Seals: Rear window good, windshield marked, side glasses cracked, rubber seals and weather-stripping dry-rotted
• Exterior Color: Monte Carlo Red with Corinthian White roof (factory colors)
• Wheels: 14" steel wheels with correct Starliner hubcaps
Extras Included
• NOS chrome hood ornament
• NOS chrome outside mirrors
• Reproduction chrome fender gun sights
• NOS front grill emblem with insert
• Original fender skirts
• Factory shop manual
• Original color brochures
• Copies of original 1960 documents (title, sales invoice)
Why Buy This Starliner?
• Increasingly rare car with great design and classic early '60s appeal
• One-family (Besides me), history with documentation
• Excellent base for a custom build or full concours restoration
• Has been kept under canopy carport since I purchased it in 2020
Final Notes
Payment via Wire Transfer, Bank Cashier's Check, or Cash in person. (Payment must clear my bank prior to sale completion and title transfer).
Car is being sold As-Is, Where-Is (Due to health reasons, and must be removed within 7 days of sale completion please).
Accepting Offers: Yes
Shipping: Buyer arranges and pays for shipping (Front wheels turn and steer but apparent rear e-brake frozen, YOU WILL NEED A SHIPPER WHO CAN TRANSPORT NON-RUNNING CARS OR IF IN PERSON, A TRAILER WITH WINCH). I will cooperate with the shipper to facilitate transport.
*These cars are one of a kind, don't miss out on your chance to get one with so much history. Please review the pictures carefully, I even included one picture of the day I brought the car home and washed it. The owner had put 1957 Ford hubcaps on it which I have since replaced with correct 1960 Ford Starliner hubcaps.
Please feel free to reach out with questions or to arrange any inspections prior to purchase. Thank you!
