1954 Meteor Rideau

Lot : SP81

1954 Meteor Rideau Skyliner Hardtop

Auctioned on SAT, 2018-06-01

Auctioned at The Toronto Spring Classic Car Auction 2018

Sold at $ 11,000

Transmission: Manual 3 Speed

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A surviving example of one of the rarest, most desirable Fords. Reported to be 1 of 385 built, powered by a Canadian 255 Flathead V8 coupled to a manual 3 speed with overdrive. An older restoration that presents very well, this Glasstop has the correct firewall chassis plate and runs and drives very well. This is an amazing opportunity to own a very rare and highly coveted Canadian only Rideau Glasstop as it will be offered at NO RESERVE!

Offered here is a surviving example of one of the rarest and most desirable cars offered by Ford. Available for just a short time these so called “glasstops” had a unique tinted plexiglass section in the roof. Since most buyers preferred a fully open convertible or a regular steel roof, these cars were produced in very low numbers. In the case of this Meteor Rideau, it is reported to be just 1 of 385 built. Powered by a V8 coupled to a manual 3 speed with overdrive. These Canadian Mercury 255 cubic inch engines are known as the “Last Flathead” by fans. An older restoration that presents very well, this Glasstop has the correct firewall chassis plate and runs and drives very well. This is an amazing opportunity to own a very rare and highly coveted Canadian only Rideau Glasstop as it will be offered at NO RESERVE!