Vehicle Description
This 1954 Ford Crestline Custom was part of an advancing era in
cruiser style when new, and now it has been restored to maximize
that feeling. That's why it has been upgraded with fuel-injected V8
power, an overdrive transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, a loaded
interior, and an awesomely bright two-tone style inside and
out.
Mango Tango Toxic Orange is quite a funky name, but there's no
other way to describe this paint. There's a smoothness to it that
has a candy-coated sweetness, and there's also a nuclear level of
radiant style. It's part of a thorough restoration where they took
the time to get the fundamentals right, like the panel alignment,
clean glass, and pliable weather-stripping. But of course, the
first thing you'll really notice is all the upgrades. The louvered
hood, deleted badging, shaved trunk, frenched tail lights, and
Rocket Igniter alloys on a lowered suspension all make for a very
custom classic. As wild as this one looks, they also made sure to
give it the right touches of vintage elegance. The spruce gray roof
gives you a nice two-tone. There are also beautiful chrome bumpers,
classic full-length trim, and whitewalls.
You know they were just as thoughtful about the interior as they
were about the exterior because the two-tone theme continues
inside. The dash, headliner, carpeting, and custom door panels all
coordinate for an award-worthy level of uniform presentation inside
and out. There's a freshness to the full package, right down to the
tuck and roll style inserts in the seats and doors. Just like the
exterior, there are nice classic elements, like the two wide rows
of bench seats and the plexiglass speedometer. But the overall
impression is a car that was made for modern comfortable cruising.
So you have a well-coordinated cup holder center console, an
Autosound AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, and provisions for R134a air
conditioning (it will need servicing to blow cold again.) It's also
a better driver with a wood-rimmed Grant sports wheel, a chrome
tilt steering column, under-dash auxiliary readouts, and a Lokar
floor shifter. Plus, the Sniper EFI controller on the
machine-turned dash lets you know there's something nice under the
hood.
The engine bay continues the car's thoughtful presentation. The
inner walls and firewall are done in orange and gray. There are
also just the right hints of flair from the polish on the ribbed
valve covers, air grabber, and more. But what you'll like the most
about this motor is the well-built powerful setup. This is a 351
cubic inch V8, which is a big improvement over the Flathead V8 that
was the range-topper in 1954. And speaking of upgrades, this now
has a Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection system sitting atop
an Edelbrock intake. That means both greater power and a more
reliable delivery! If that sounds like a solid cruising powerhouse,
then you'll also appreciate good supporting pieces, like an
aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a CVF serpentine belt
system, and the battery relocated to the trunk for better weight
distribution. The transmission is now a four-speed automatic
transmission. It has a 2400 stall converter for performance, and it
also automatically shifts into easy overdrive cruising. This feeds
to a Ford 9-inch limited-slip rear end with 3.70 gears for good
anytime driving. The undercarriage photos prove how fresh the full
restoration is. You'll also spot nice upgrades like rack & pinion
power steering, newer bushings, Viking rear adjustable shocks,
traction bars, and four-wheel power disc brakes.
This is the cool Ford custom that loves to impress over every inch.
So if you want an exceptionally restored classic with all the best
upgrades, call today!
