mac1gt Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I have chance to buy a 1954 Skyliner for 4K. I don't know a lot about them, but it appears they were only built in 1954. Just trying to get an idea if it is worth it in it's present shape. The only rust thru is in the trunk. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Money pit! Be careful, seems high $$ for the condition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1gt Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Terry, thank you for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1954-ford-skyliner?utm_medium=Promoted Listing&utm_source=Classifieds&utm_campaign=1954-ford-skyliner Check out this one ready to go for comparison. Note the asking price. Also, the glass roof was available in 1955 Fords in the Crown Victoria trim. Edited October 31, 2020 by TerryB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1gt Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, plymouthcranbrook said: I too would be very careful in purchasing something in this condition. If a one year only parts for certain areas might be a nightmare. Look, look, look at everything closely. Sounds like I will passing on this project. I was already thinking parts would be a nightmare. Already have one project going, 1965 F1, plenty of parts out there for it. Thanks for your feedback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1st do you really want a manual transmission ? 2nd is it drivable as is ? 3rd in my experience the end cost of a car is about the same (finished car often less) but a finished car you can enjoy now. 4th seem to be a lot of good deals under $5k right now, just need to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 How skilled are you to do the work the car needs? Do you have the time to do it? Do you want a car you can use in a year or two or three? I can not help on value - that for me would be determined for what has to be $pent on the car for work I could not do myself. What parts need to be located and purchased ( are the wheels correct?) Do you have the facility and equipment to cut out the rust and form and weld in new metal? Just to buy the materials to paint the car ( thinner, primer, color paint, sandpaper, body filler, compound to rub the finish out once applied etc) will at a minimum cost $1,500. Does the car run? Does it need and exhaust system? Obviously needs tires. You need to have answers to those questions first before you decide to buy anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 You can see in the picture on the door that a chuck a metal was cut out under the vent window. Doesn't have that factory stamped edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Check out the cars in the buy sell section. Some decent deals there that can be up and running with less work than this car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 If someone offered me this car for free with the understanding that I had to restore it I would turn it down in a minute but then I have been there myself. Trying not to be negative but this is a money pit and not a valuable car when finished. On the other hand if you have a lot of free time on your hands and wish to try your luck at restoration offer them a thousand. Several years ago a friend purchased a 32 Packard coupe in this condition and restored it to a AACA first prize. He then sold it for $50K less than he had in it. When I was young I thought my time was free. As I look back I wish I had spent more time with family and less on my hobbies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Better 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliners turn up on an occasional basis, this one is pretty much a parts car. Check the For Sale sections here frequently, there are many good choices in better, immediately usable condition old cars available, many for under $10K. Good luck in your search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAV8FORD Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Skyliners were offered by Ford in 1954, 1955 and 1956. The production in 1955 was less than in 1954, and production in 1956 was less than in 1955. The glass top cars in 1955 and 1956 was based on the Crown Victoria. The Mercury version was called the Sun Valley, and was also available in 1954, 1955 and 1956. Production of 1955 Sun Valleys were about a couple of dozen and 1956 much less than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bloom Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 If you like that look and the glass top, keep an eye out for Mercury Sun Valley's as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, production totals for glass-topped Fords and Mercurys is as follows: Fords: 1954 Crestline Skyliner: 13, 144 1955 Crown Victoria Skyliner: 1,999 1956 Crown Victoria Skyliner: 603 Mercurys: 1954 Monterey Sun Valley: 9.761 1955 Montclair Sun Valley: 1,787 1956 Montclair Sun Valley: not listed but a few are known to have been built. Just for comparison, here's a '54 Ford Crestline Skyliner for sale on Craigslist: https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/thompson-1954-ford-skyliner/7222375558.html Edited November 1, 2020 by 58L-Y8 Added CL listing for comparison (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURTRUK Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 For you to do this,(purchase and restoration) you must have a very strong appeal for this car. Because once you get in to the drudgery of some aspects of the restoration (rust removal on the frame, etc.) it is too easy to quit without the drive of passion. They we have another stalled project sitting in pieces. So did you just happen to stumble upon this? When you say you "have a chance to buy this," sure you do---but in reality you have a chance to buy any car that is advertised up for sale. You just have to look where they're advertised. There are many just on this site. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1gt Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thanks all for the comments! After reading these comments and think git over, I am gonna pass on this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54vicky Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 3:08 PM, Laughing Coyote said: You can see in the picture on the door that a chuck a metal was cut out under the vent window. Doesn't have that factory stamped edge. that is probably from a power window retro fit cut out for gang switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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