1957 Ford Sunliner Convertible Sunliner Convertible
The Fairlane 500 Sunliner was Ford's soft-top convertible for 1957, the open-air flagship of the line below the retractable Skyliner.
C7CC153287
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird V8 (C)
Engine
Sunliner Convertible
Body
(C)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1957 Ford Sunliner Convertible
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird V8 (C) |
| Year Code | 7 | 1957 |
| Plant Code | C | (C) |
| Body Code | C | C |
| Serial Number | 153287 | Production #153287 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelSunliner Convertible
Year1957
Body StyleSunliner Convertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird V8 (C)
Assembly Plant(C)
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Wheelbase118
Length207.7
Height57.9
Width77
Weight3597
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. Thunderbird V8
Cylinders8
Displacement292 cu in
Horsepower212
Carburetor2 BC
Compression9.1:1
Torque297 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 3/4 × 3 19/64 in
Dimensions
Production77728
Front Tread59
Wheelbase118
Length207.7
Rear Tread56.4
Height57.9
Width77
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.25
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.56
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.86
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorFin and tube
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Colonial White / Coral Sand / Cumberland Green / Doeskin Tan / Dresden Blue / Enamel / Flame Red / Gunmetal Gray Metallic / Gunmetal Gray Metallic No. 2 / Inca Gold / Silver Mocha Metallic / Silver Mocha Metallic No. 2 / Starmist Blue / Two Tone Colors Available / Willow Green / Woodsmoke Gray
Pricing
MSRP$2354.00
Other
Weight3597
Doors2
1gear2.4
2gear1.49
3gear1
Specifications are for this body style. The 1957 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.