I am new to the forum and need some help. I am looking for a vehicle to purchase for my dads 80th Birthday coming up
Back in the day he had a 1955 Fairlane Sunliner convertible Red/white with rear fender skirts

For the last 20 years when we talk cars he brings it up and I can tell the memories are find no doubt . I want to surprise him by letting him take my mom for a cruise in it again. Whenever he wants. Sounds corny but I have to make it happen

I am looking to purchase one for him. I’ve seen them online for anywhere from 25k to 65k

i want something that looks great and is reliable and safe to drive. It does not need to be an original number matching Car

i am looking to spend $30,000 to 35,000 on one but I’m not even sure if that is possible
I am looking for a car of course and need your help but also could use advise if that is all you can offer 😊😊

we do not know if his car was red on the bottom or white on the top so either one would work fine ( if one of the paint schemes is factory) that is the one he would have had

I can’t wait to make this happen. And would appreciate any help or feedback that would help me locate a vehicle like this

 

Welcome to the site..

Very cool, hope you find a prospect.

 

Even if you can't locate exactly what you are looking for,There might be a newer model , 50's vintage, that would be just as well received,what do you think?
Age is leaking out, but did he ever mention if it had the "Continental Package " placed on the rear? That was the spare tire mounted back there. Added some addl length.

 

Not sure about Continental kit would be fine with or without it. He never said if his had it or not. Not really interested in anything other than this car Thanks for the reply