Vehicle Description
Here's your chance to get your hands on something rare, beautiful,
and exceptionally interesting. This 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown
Victoria made up less than 2% of Fairlane production, so you'll
likely never find one again that looks so vintage or so nice.
Finished in its factory-correct Meadow Mist Green and Colonial
White, the restored paintwork shows off just how bright and
optimistic the 1950s felt. The premium Fords were instantly
recognizable with their sweeping chrome trim dividing the two-tone
combinations, extending from the headlight all the way back to the
tail. Even with this bright look there was still one that was
distinguished far above the rest. The Crown Victorias gives you
more of that awesome '50s chrome with an exclusive encompassing
brightwork that visually separates the front and rear passenger
compartments. This sweeping chrome and the optional fender skirts
came together to give this coupe the lower, wider, and longer feel
that everyone in Detroit strove for back then. Today it takes an
exceptionally straight Ford like this one to wear all of the
intricate brightwork correctly.
Inside is a stunning sea of green. The minty exterior color is
continued inside, and now it's joined by darker tones. It's
especially attractive with the peacock inserts on the seats. The
carpeting, sun visors, headliner, dash, and all other essentials
have a crisp and fresh appearance. These cars were about driving in
style, and so there's a split bench up front and plenty of
individual room in the rear (especially with the fold-down
armrest.) Just from sitting from behind the wheel, everything feels
like a time machine back to the '50s, right down to the jewel-like
Ford family crest on the horn cap. And there are a few Stewart
Warner gauges neatly integrated into the instrument cluster. That
way this continues to look vintage but you also get the kind of
accurate info that keeps this a great cruiser.
The Thunderbird badging on the front fender is no accident. Ford's
292 cubic-inch motor was called the Thunderbird V8 and was shared
with that personal luxury cruiser. So it earns the badging on the
outside and the stylish valve covers on the big/bold red engine.
And you see it all so well because the correct and extra tidy setup
shows great care. This is one of the largest motors Ford offered
back then and so it has the torque to move the Crown Vic with
authority. The V8 fires up nicely, runs well, and makes a nice but
dignified tune out of the dual exhaust. It really is built to
cruise with a smooth feeling out on the road with a good ride, a
two-speed automatic transmission, and modern cruising tires that
also have the classic whitewall look. Plus, you'll really
appreciate the added stopping power from power brakes with superior
front discs.
Quality, nobility, and exceptional rarity - we know why this Crown
Victoria appeals to you. Don't let something this beautiful slip
through your fingers. Call today!!!
