Vehicle Description
Ford's historic Victoria name returned to the top-tier car in 1955,
and none showed off the premium style better than the 1955 Ford
Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner. Not only did it have elegant
lines, but also the big clear bubble top roof makes it extremely
distinctive and extremely rare.
Fords were instantly recognizable this year with their sweeping
chrome trim extending from the headlight all the way back to the
tail - creating the perfect dividing line for the two-tone
Waterfall Blue and Snowshoe White. Furthermore, it's easy to
distinguish the Crown Victorias as the upper echelon of the already
top-of-the-line Ford Fairlanes, because only these have the
encompassing brightwork that visually separates the front and rear
passenger compartments. This looks quite tasteful on the regular
coupes, but the band of bright trim over the roof seems to be
tailor-made for the Skyliner series. It's perfect to showcase the
Plexiglas roof section that gives the front seat such a panoramic
view and lets this Skyliner earn its name. It was an expensive
feature when new that cost even more than a convertible. Thus,
there were only 1,999 examples made, and you can only imagine the
increased rarity 65+ years later. So it's the kind of car that
receives plenty of attention from collectors in the know, and just
fans of something distinct. That's why they made sure this one
continues to present well. We have a large photo file documenting
the full restoration of the car and nearly $20k invested in getting
it to look this vintage and correct. It's rolling rare elegance,
right down to the details, wire wheel covers, whitewall tires, rear
fender skirts, and continental kit on the rear.
The blue and white theme is continued inside the car, and there is
an overall clean and handsome presentation that makes this quite
inviting. The front seats have a great pattern, and they have a
more individualized style than the standard bench. But our favorite
style element is how the door panels have a similar swoopy design
to emulate the exterior trim. These door panels even wrap into the
dashboard in a continuous sweep. The driver's seat feels like a
time machine back to the '50s, including the stylized steering
wheel, AM radio, carpets with Ford family crest, and even a
pull-out tissue box. And the speedometer reminds you that Ford was
ready to show off the new Plexiglas era on more than just the
special roof.
This is a U-code car, and so that means it was born with V8 power.
That's why it's great to see such a detailed 272 cubic-inch motor
under the hood today. It has correct pieces, like the oil bath air
cleaner and big red block. Plus, there are tasteful upgrades like
Thunderbird valve covers and polished fan that make it even nicer
to show off the motor. Plus, the Red's headers give the dual
exhaust a sweet V8 tune. This likes to be a true vintage cruiser,
and that means the right features, like a column-shifted
three-speed manual transmission and power brakes for better
stopping confidence.
Not only does the sale come with the restoration book, but also
nice extras, like a copy of the dealer invoice. 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!!!
