Vehicle Description
Time to cash in on the fact that '50s Fords are a screaming bargain
compared to their Chevy competition. Take this wonderful 1955 Ford
Fairlane for example, which offers '50s chrome and two-tone flash,
a great-running V8, and enough room for your entire family, all for
a price that's thousands less than a comparable Chevy.
Despite the lack of any documenting records, a full restoration was
obviously completed not long ago, and it's been accurately finished
in Sea Spirit Green over Waterfall Blue, just like the door tag
says. Styling is instantly recognizable, without the usual excesses
that defined the era. All four doors fit well and the paint has the
perfect pastel look that suits the vintage Ford to a T. Perhaps the
most dramatic element of any Fairlane is the sweeping stainless
trim that divides the colors, stretching from the leading edge of
the front fenders all the way back to the taillights. As you know,
the chrome and trim on any restoration can be shockingly expensive,
but they didn't hesitate and made the investment on this Fairlane,
which offers bright bumpers, a crisply rendered grille, and lots of
glittering stainless. In addition, the wrap-around windshield, the
emblems, and the distinctive round taillight lenses are all in
excellent condition.
The inviting two-tone vinyl interior offers seating for up to six
and plenty of style and color to satisfy even the most ardent fan
of the '50s. The seat covers are in excellent shape front and rear,
and plus matching carpets give the Fairlane an upscale feel inside.
Thunderbird fans will find the dash familiar, with a domed
instrument cluster with bright, clear markings on the clear
Plexiglas lens. The simple steering wheel has an excellent emblem
and horn ring, and you'll especially like the three round dials in
the center of the dash that house the heater/defroster controls and
clock. And despite the Ford's rather compact, trim proportions,
there's a massive trunk that will easily carry a week's worth of
luggage for your entire family. There's also a correct mat that
might very well be original, as well as a bias-ply spare tire on
one of the original steel wheels.
Power comes from the optional U-code 272 cubic inch "Y-block" V8
topped by the original style intake and 2-barrel carburetor. The
engine bay is very impressive, restored to a level that matches the
workmanship on the rest of the car. Fresh orange and black engine
paint clings to the block, and the stylish valve covers show good,
bright Ford decals that are the highlight of the engine
compartment. However, for all its originality, it runs superbly,
with a smoothness and polish that only a restored-to-original car
demonstrates. The 3-speed transmission shifts neatly and there's a
9-inch out back with highway-friendly gears. It's solid and
restored underneath, so you can see that this is a good car with no
needs and you won't have to think twice before taking it out on the
road. A set of four C78-15 whitewall tires have been installed on
the original wheels with beautiful wheelcovers.
A comfortable, flashy, smooth '50s cruiser that looks great and
remains eminently affordable. What a great way to show up at the
next cruise night. Call today!
