Ford once had a see-through car roof but now it is only a retro design icon

This Ford had a see-through car roof and a transparent window on the hood, but now it’s little more than a retro design icon.

The Ford Crestline was once Ford’s most popular car, but it only held the position for three years.

This special Ford Crestline Skyliner was a one-and-done trim that was first produced in 1954.

Now, an extremely rare Crestline Skyliner has made its way to auction.

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Ford Crestline Skyliner rare design

Back in the 50s, the Ford Crestline Skyliner was a true flagship car.

Even though it only held its reign for three years, it still holds its spot in history as a true retro design icon.

Recently, the auction site Bring a Trailer had a listing of a specific Crestline that came with a large tinted see-through roof, and a large acrylic visor that hung comically over the front of the car.

However, the Bring a Trailer version was snapped up quickly because while it was the Skyliner with the see-through roof it also came with another even rarer feature.

A true retro design icon

In addition to the iconic Crestline Skyliner see-through roof, the car also has a very special feature that is found on maybe a dozen or fewer surviving models, and that is a ‘demo hood’.

Instead of a solid metal hood, this version had a see-through hood.

This was allegedly so that Ford could show off the new overhead valve V8 engine that came with the model.

It was meant to be a demo car for Ford dealers, but it ended up finding its way into the public’s car collection.

This version was snapped up for $25,000 at auction.

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