Vehicle Description
The 50s was a great time to be a car buyer. The post-war boom had
led to new ways to individualize your car. No longer just content
to have the latest family coupe, Ford offered new ideas, and none
of them were more distinctive than the top-of-the-line 1954
Crestline with big open Skyliner roof. And while you'll love the
classics looks, this restored example also comes with more pep,
thanks to upgraded V8 power and an overdrive transmission.
This was the debut year for the Plexiglas Skyliner roof. Ford was
ushering in the big ideals of the 1950s, and this really kicked it
off nicely. These were an expensive option (rivaling convertibles)
and so the production figures are quite low. That's why they are in
demand today. But you want this for more than just the cool roof.
Ford's revised grille for '54 was so wide that it reached around
the corners just like the bright bumper below it. The side trim is
complete on everything from the line that runs along the entire
straight body, to the crest at the base of the hardtop roof. It
ends in a chrome rear light surrounds that hints at the tailfin era
that was just around the corner (especially the Thunderbird coming
the next year). The Killarney Green and Sandstone White is the
factory correct two-tone, and it gives this coupe a great vintage
style. But there's something more here. The deleted badging (front
and rear,) bright smoothie wheels, and LED third brake light
suggest there has also been an investment in upgrades, but more on
that in a moment.
Inside the turquoise/green and white two-tone do a great job of
coordinating with the exterior, and the pillow top seats have that
great '50s look. And even more of that nostalgic feeling comes when
you slip behind the wheel. This is where you can tell that the
Thunderbird was on its way. The engine-turned panel and nifty
acrylic panel speedometer are hallmarks of that iconic personal
coupe. So that level of luxury is what Ford was delivering in the
Crestline even before the T-bird! And while this has a great
vintage atmosphere, right down to the AM radio on display, you also
see more evidence that this was upgraded for driving. You have a
banjo-style sports steering wheel mounted on a tilt column,
auxiliary gauge trio, and cool/classic horizontal tach.
Under the hood is proper V8 power, and the full polished upgrade
helps signal that it's upgraded power, too. The 347 cubic-inch V8
is far fresher and larger than anything you got from the factory in
'54. It inhales deeply with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor
before exhaling with a sweet sound out of the dual exhaust. And
this clean engine bay has all the right supporting components, like
a large aluminum radiator and dual electric fans. The clean
undercarriage photos show that they invested in the suspension.
Plus, you have great driving features like power steering and power
brakes w/discs up front. And the Hughes Performance four-speed AOD
transmission means you have a stout unit that also has overdrive
comfort.
Complete with build receipts and a dyno sheet, this is the rare
coupe that knows how to let the sunshine in. So it's time to let it
into your life. Call today!!!
