Vehicle Description
1955 Ford Crown Victoria
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 1955 Ford
Fairlane Crown 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.
There is 50's cool then there is 50's AWESOME and this car
definitely fits the latter. The beneficiary of a rotisserie
restoration less than 500 miles ago, this classic is dripping with
all the trappings one would expect from a luxury car of that
era...Continental kit rear bumper, in bumper exhaust, factory front
and rear bumper guards, fender skirts, and the list goes on and
on.
Exterior
With a true to form 50's color palette, we are greeted with
straight steel panels minding their gaps, and bathed in two tone
Tropical Rose, and Snowshoe White. It is broken up by the polished
stainless of the now famous 'Fairlane strip' which flows gracefully
from the top of the front fenders down the side of the car and hits
the taillights mid fender. Centered on the 'Fairlane strip' in the
middle of the doors are great looking badging emblems with gold
crown, and silver Victoria in your grandmothers handwriting. Along
the rocker panels of the car, spotless stainless trim highlights
pronounced rear fender skirts. Perfect glass that is in excellent
shape all around is accented by the Crown Victoria exclusive chrome
'basket handle' roof piece and stainless window trim. The roof is
pretty in Tropical Rose (pink). Out back, the jet-age taillight
lenses look new and are topped by a small fin which houses the
backup lights. The trunk is backed by a Continental Bumper complete
with metal enclosed spare tire. Details abound, with a unique
finned radio antenna mounted on the trunk, lock cylinder covers all
around, and dual chromed exterior rear-view mirrors mounted on both
doors. Wide whites wrap polished wheel covers, that have a centered
cloisonne Ford Badge.
Interior
Looking like it was plucked right out of a Silk City Dining Car,
the beautiful White and Magenta combo has a firm but comfortable
feel, as well as all the aesthetics that come with the mid 50's.
The door panels which mimic the "Fairlane Strip" are Magenta up
top, and White on the bottom. Climb in and you'll be surrounded by
rose horizontal tufted inserts and ultra-wide white vinyl bolsters
which are on front and back benches. The back bench is noteworthy
as it has an armrest inserted and above is framed by a multiple
stepped "V" with the Ford logo inside...just beautifully cool in
its own way. These seats are fronted by a perfect dash, in Magenta
and White metal, and with all correct instruments. All this is
floating within an impeccable black thick pile carpet. The
headliner is just as impressive on the inside with the stainless
basket handle breaking it up, and in white vinyl. The trunk has had
the once over with snowshoe paint, and the correct ford plaid trunk
liner.
Drivetrain
The original 272ci V8 is looking fine in its orange painted block
and intake, black valve covers and a showroom condition gray oil
bath air cleaner, all complete with correct decals. Absolutely no
corrosion under the hood, supple hoses and a pristine radiator. On
top of the engine we see a single 2-barrel carburetor, and on back
is a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. All power goes
rearward to a Ford 9-inch rear.
Undercarriage
Very clean and definitely rust-free environment with a now black
and white environment. Black frame and drivetrain, and white floor
pans that show nothing but road dirt. For the suspension we note
very nicely restored independent coil springs in front, and leaf
springs on the rear. Drum brakes are all around, and a rust free
exhaust system has been installed.
Drive-Ability
My test driver partner in crime would be perfectly satisfied if
every car was from the 50's, however variety is the spice of life,
and this one has plenty of good taste. The car starts right up,
runs like a champ, and rides like a dream. All instruments, fans
etc were functioning, and I wanted to take the remainder of the day
off and drive to the shore, but I could not get permission...
If you are into 50's ultimate cool, with a smattering of creature
comforts, diner like interior, and plenty of stainless shine, then
this is retro Fairlane may have your name on it. With a color combo
that was probably in your grandparents bathroom on the first floor
of their rancher, it is simply dripping with the mid 1950's, and is
all in excellent condition, perfectly restored.
VIN Decode
U5NW128829
U-272ci V8
5-1955
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
W-Crown Victoria
128829-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 64A-Crown Victoria Solid Top
COLOR WE-Tropical Rose/Snowshoe White
TRIM AS-White/Magenta Vinyl
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.