Vehicle Description
Here's your chance to get your hands on something rare, beautiful,
and exceptionally interesting. This 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown
Victoria made up only about 5 percent of total Fairlane production.
And while it was already hard to find another one, we bet you'll be
one-of-a-kind in this one. You not only have a beautiful vintage
exterior, but you're going to spend a ton of time showcasing the
full custom A/C interior. And with a great driving attitude you'll
be showing this unique Ford off everywhere.
Rarity and distinction are at the heart of this cruiser. The trim
tag tells us the Regency Purple and Snowshoe White is the
factory-correct two-tone. We can't recall the last time we've seen
a Ford in this lilac-like hue, but it's unforgettable for its
terrific gloss and smooth feel on this well-restored coupe. And the
creamy white is given a well-defined separation that's to
Fairlane's sweeping side trim. And on a body this well done, it
looks like an almost unbroken line running down the profile. But
what you'll really love is how only the Crown Victoria has
brightwork that goes over-the-top (literally) with a band of chrome
on the B-pillar that visually separates the front and rear
passenger compartments. Wraparound chrome bumpers, whitewall tires,
fender skirts, and jet-inspired tail lights make for a great
vintage total package. But those polished exhaust tips hint at
something fun under the hood (more on that in a moment.)
The interior is a comprehensive custom style. After all, the 1950s
were known for great colors, but even back then there wasn't
anything as vibrant as this. The purple and white two-tone is
inspired by the exterior color theme, but it has a freshness that
tells you it's a newer addition from the restoration. And you'll
love the details, like the right sticking pattern and the white
piping on the purple carpeting. There are nice features for easy
cruising like a cup holder center console and cold-blowing air
conditioning. Plus, the banjo-style sports steering wheel, Hurst
shifter, and well-bolstered front bucket seats make for a better
driver's classic. Even with all these upgraded features, you can
still get the right classic details - including the plexiglass
window speedometer. If you haven't already figured out the color
theme, the stitching on the center console tells you this has been
inspired by the colors for TCU. But you don't need to be a horned
frogs fan to enjoy this Crown Vic. After all, it doesn't take much
to replace the TCU logos. So even a Baylor fan can appreciate the
rare/correct exterior color combo and the interior's
coordination.
It's nice to see a Ford get upgraded in the engine bay while still
keeping the power in the blue oval family. This is a correct-style
292 cubic-inch V8. It's said to be internally built for better
power and modern times with a .030 over kit, milled heads, hardened
valve seats, crankshaft turned .010 under, and given an Isky .425
lift cam. This inhales deeper with an Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetor, and it exhales with added power and authority as Red's
headers feed the dual exhaust. It also has good supporting
components, like Offenhauser finned valve covers, an MSD ignition
system, and an aluminum radiator with electric fan. This V8 fires
up readily, and you are in complete control of the V8's power and
soundtrack with the four-speed manual transmission. And there's an
overall easy cruising attitude with power front disc brakes and
sway bars front & rear.
This is the kind of cool custom that will get you a prominent
parking placement no matter if it's a car show or a TCU game. So if
you love a full custom that was made to cruise, call day!
