Vehicle Description
1956 FORD FAIRLANE 2 DOOR HARDTOP CROWN VICTORIA TRIBUTE C-872 Ford
production of the Crown Victoria was limited to only 9,209 examples
of its chrome-looped Crown Victoria hardtop in the model's final
year of 1956, so finding one in any shape can be a pricey
proposition. This is actually a 1956 Ford Fairlane hardtop that was
modified, to match the appearance of an actual Crown Victoria. The
conversion has been accomplished by the use of Original OEM Ford
Crown Victoria parts and executed convincingly such that the car
would be welcomed at Crown Victoria Association National and
Regional events the prior owner member has attended periodically
for more than 15 years with this car. It has some recent work
including a new exhaust system, replacement fuel tank and brake
maintenance. It has a dealer installed continental kit and
aftermarket front and rear upper bumper guards and upper
extensions. POWERTRAIN This Fairlane was built with Ford's optional
M-code Thunderbird 292-cu.in. V-8. The Y-block engine had a
compression ratio of 6.4:1, with a Holley four-barrel carburetor
and was rated by the manufacturer at 200 horsepower. The engine is
thought to be original to the car. Its rebuild history is unknown,
but the seller says the Fairlane shows evidence that the engine was
removed from the car and repainted. It starts well with no abnormal
noises or excess smoke. The three-speed manual transmission and
overdrive unit shift easily and work properly. EXTERIOR The paint
on this Fairlane is Golden Glow Yellow with Colonial White believed
to date to the late 1960s and is in "very good condition," with no
swirls. Correct Crown Victoria components have been used in the
conversion, along with Mercury door caps and quarter-window
moldings. Both rear quarter panels were replaced in the past and
the car is free of rust, including the fenders, floors and rocker
panels. The front crossmember is solid. A dent in the passenger's
side roof molding is noted, along with overspray around the rear
window. The remaining chrome, including the side sweeps, looks be
in very good condition. The door and window seals are in good
shape. The glass is in good condition, and the exterior lighting is
fully functional. The underside appears to show the factory
undercoating and is generally clean, presents as stock and is
clean. INTERIOR The seat facings, in contrasting shades of white
and black vinyl, are in good condition and show no evidence of
tears or excess wear. The carpeting is in good condition, and the
headliner is in good shape, with minor creases. The painted steel
dashboard's padded top is original, and looks to be crack-free. No
dash trim appears to be missing. The factory instruments are
operable but the fuel gauge is inaccurate below a quarter tank, and
the original AM radio is inoperative. The trunk has what appears to
be a factory mat. CHASSIS The car's most recent chassis service saw
the outer tie-rod ends replaced and new wheel cylinders installed
for all four drum brakes. There are no leaks from the shock
absorbers and the unassisted steering tracks straight. The wheels
are mounted with older-style bias-ply whitewalls. ***If you are
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