Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
The Ford Fairlane is an automobile model that was sold between 1955
and 1970 by Ford in North America. The name is derived from Henry
Ford's estate, Fair Lane, near Dearborn, Michigan. Over time, the
name referred to a number of different cars in different classes;
the Fairlane was initially a full-sized car but became a mid-sized
car for the 1962 model year. The mid-sized model spawned the
Australian-built Fairlane in 1967, although in that market it was
considered a large car.
Any time we get stunning 50's era Detroit metal into our Classic
Auto Mall showroom, it tends to attract a lot of attention and
usually doesn't stick around very long. This is a 1956 Ford
Fairlane Victoria that has been painstakingly restored to its top
of the Ford line status. It's the perfect car for anyone who wants
an accurate, exceptionally well-done restoration for half the price
of doing it themselves.
Exterior
With a blending of Fiesta Red and Colonial White this car takes the
term paint job to another level. Very well done with minute
inclusions, and a great shine. These areas of 2 tone are bordered
by the use of a chrome side spear swoop, chrome rocker trim, chrome
window surrounds chrome badging, and very nice chrome bumpers. From
the front of the hood cloisonne shield, to the jet age hood
ornament, and Fairlane badging in your grandmother's handwriting we
are in drive in-heaven. Wide whites with dish caps and more
cloisonne shields are sitting on all 4 corners. Very straight steel
panels, great consistent gaps, slight hint of fins, and just
perfectly placed paint patterns, get your DA greased, put the cigs
in your sleeve and let's move to the inside...Ca, ca, ca, cool
man!
Interior
Pushing the pristine chrome button, and pulling on that handle, we
move the swoop spear swoop out of the way so we can slide on in.
Feasting our eyes on this very 50's, very nicely done interior I'm
in love...me tender. With masterful use of red and white vinyl, and
of course plenty of chrome borders, the door panels have me all
shook up. I take in the rose pattern stitched cloth inserts in
Fiesta Red and dark red textured background with just a hint of
metal thread use, and the wonderful white vinyl bolsters and
surrounds and it is just killer. A split bench in front and a rear
solid bench swim in a sea of wonderful red thick pile carpet.
Gazing forward we greet the 2-tone exterior matching dash in all
steel. Gauges are very clean, sport chromed bezels, and all work,
even the clock! An original steering wheel in Fiesta Red, is
bordered on the inside by the pie shaped horn ring that leaves a
1/3 portion out at the top just to keep your interest. A tight
headliner in white floats above the interior and shows no stains.
Well that's alright baby, let's go to the Drivetrain section.
Drivetrain
Some time was spent here with a nifty engine bay restoration, and
it includes a 292ci Thunderbird V8 with a block in red, and shiny
black all over. A simple metal air cleaner covers a 4-barrel
carburetor. Ford-O-Matic provides the 3-speed transmission and it
throws power back to a Ford 8-inch rear. Hoses, electrical wiring,
and radiator are also well sorted, and all shining brightly.
Cruising up past your friends in this car will leave them in
heartbreak hotel fer shur.
Undercarriage
Sometime prior to the time we release this car to its new owner,
I'm going to eat my dinner off the underside...yes, it's that clean
and rust free. Structurally very sound, front suspension looks new
(but it may not be) and we see 4-wheel power drum brakes,
independent coil spring suspension in front, and leaf spring in the
rear. Just a nice job performing the restoration under here. You
ain't nuthin but a hound dog...
Drive-Ability
Our crack in-house decoder and car expert fought over who was going
to drive this one! And we resolved it by both doing so. This car
started without a hiccup, shifts beautifully, has a great cushy
ride, and is comfortable to sit in. It's definitely a boulevard
cruiser, could be a shower, but for now I'm sticking to driving
her. I can't help falling in love...with this wonderful car.
We have a turnkey classic, that drips with midcentury styling,
plenty of chrome, an awesome interior, beautiful and smooth-running
engine, great paint and color combination, and ready to roll. Now
I'm really all shook up ohh hoo hoo ohh yeah yeah!
VIN Decode
M6LV143402
M-292 ci V8 4bbl 200hp
6-1956
L-Long Beach, CA Assy Plant
V-Tudor Victoria
143402-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 64C-Fairlane Victoria
COLOR KE-Fiesta Red W/ Colonial White
TRIM BL-White Vinyl W/ Red Bodycloth
PRODUCTION CODE 22B 173-February 22, 1956 Build Date
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.