The 1962 Ford Galaxie Sunliner combined Ford's full-size styling with open-air motoring and, when ordered with the optional 406 cubic-inch FE V8, became one of the most formidable performance convertibles of the early 1960s. While many convertibles were ordered as comfortable cruisers, the availability of the 406 engine and four-speed transmission gave buyers the opportunity to own a car that offered both serious performance and top-down driving.
Ford developed the 406 as the company's premier high-performance engine for NASCAR competition and street use. Available with the optional Tri-Power induction system, the 406 established Ford as a major force during the horsepower race of the early 1960s and paved the way for the legendary 427 that followed.
Today, authentic 406-equipped Sunliners are among the most desirable full-size Fords of the period. Their combination of limited production, FE performance, and convertible body style has made them highly sought after, particularly when they retain their original drivetrains and have been restored with the level of accuracy found in this example.
