Vehicle Description
SERIOUS BUYERS CALL 715-709-0343. Nothing screams 1950's Americana
than this cool '55 Ford! Freshly rebuilt, the original 272 runs
absolutely beautiful, and sounds great with the dual exhaust
rapping out the rear. Shifting is smooth and effortless with the "3
on the tree." Interior is clean, comfortable, and nicely redone.
Outside shows well, although the older enamel paint job does have
some chips and scratches - but this car was meant to be driven.
Underneath is clean and solid. The Edwards Air Force 1960 sticker
remains on the right front bumper lead us to believe that this car
spent it's early years in the Golden State. Chrome and trim is all
driver quality or better. Many recent repairs and upgrades has made
this car an awesome cruiser - ready for the open road or cruising
Main Street! Call us at 715-709-0343! The 1955 Ford Customline was
radically different from the 1954 model. The grille was markedly
different, as it no longer sported a spinner front. An arced and
creased trim piece ran from the A-pillar to the rear of the car The
Customline club coupe was dropped, while an eight-passenger station
wagon was added. Price were now in excess of $1,800. The 1956
Customline's major development was the introduction of a 12-volt
electrical system. The car also received more of the Thunderbird's
styling, and air conditioning became optional. The optional V-8
became the 173-hp, 272-cid unit, though the station wagon's V-8
choice was the 292-cid, 200-hp engine that was standard in the
Thunderbird. The Ford Customline was extremely popular, with nearly
three million leaving assembly lines. Collectors usually seek out
the 1956 models due to their 12-volt systems and the power options
they can support. Earlier cars are interesting and affordable
options as well. Any Customline is relatively easy to maintain
assuming rust and rot are kept in check. All in all, the car is an
affordable way to experience a mainstream 1950s American car.