1955 Ford Sunliner Convertible Sunliner Convertible
The Fairlane Sunliner was Ford's soft-top convertible for 1955, the open-air flagship of the full-size line.
U5LC133961
8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U)
Engine
Sunliner Convertible
Body
Long Beach, CA (L)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1955 Ford Sunliner Convertible
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | U | 8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U) |
| Year Code | 5 | 1955 |
| Plant Code | L | Long Beach, CA (L) |
| Body Code | C | C |
| Serial Number | 133961 | Production #133961 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelSunliner Convertible
Year1955
Body StyleSunliner Convertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U)
Assembly PlantLong Beach, CA (L)
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Original Specifications
Length198.5
Width75.9
Wheelbase115.5
Height58.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8
Cylinders8
Displacement272 cu in
Horsepower162
Carburetor2 BC
Compression7.6:1
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 5/8 × 3 19/64 in
Dimensions
Production49966
Length198.5
Width75.9
Wheelbase115.5
Rear Tread56
Front Tread58
Height58.9
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.78
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.13
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.7 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity17 1/2
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery6
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Aquatone Blue / Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White / Aquatone Blue & Waterfall Blue / Banner Blue Metallic / Banner Blue Metallic & Waterfall Blue / Buckskin Brown / Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White / Coral Mist / Enamel / Golden Rod Yellow / Mountain Green / Neptune Green / Pinetree Green Metallic / Pinetree Green Metallic & Neptune Green / Raven Black / Raven Black & Goldenrod Yellow / Regatta Blue / Regency Purple Metallic / Sea Haze Green / Sea Sprite Green / Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White & Aquatone Blue / Snowshoe White & Buckskin Brown / Snowshoe White & Goldenrod Yellow / Snowshoe White & Raven Black / Snowshoe White & Regency Purple Metallic / Snowshoe White & Torch Red / Snowshoe White & Tropical Rose / SnowshoeWwhite & Sea Sprite Green / Torch Red / Torch Red & Snowshoe White / Tropical Rose / Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / Waterfall Blue
Pricing
MSRP$2635.00
Other
Doors2
EngnoStarting U5-100001
3gear1
1gear2.57
2gear1.63
Specifications are for this body style. The 1955 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.