Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
The Ford Fairlane is an automobile model that was sold between 1955
and 1970 by Ford in North America. The name is derived from Henry
Ford's estate, Fair Lane, near Dearborn, Michigan. Over time, the
name referred to a number of different cars in different classes;
the Fairlane was initially a full-sized car, but became a mid-sized
car for the 1962 model year. The mid-sized model spawned the
Australian-built Fairlane in 1967, although in that market it was
considered a large car.
Any time we get stunning 50's era Detroit metal into our Classic
Auto Mall showrooms, it tends to attract a lot of attention and
usually doesn't stick around very long. This is a 1956 Ford
Fairlane Victoria that has been the beneficiary of an earlier
restoration, but still shines and has minimal smoothing filler.
It's the perfect car for anyone who wants an accurate,
exceptionally well done restoration for half the price of doing it
themselves.
Exterior
With a blending of Fiesta Red and Colonial White this car takes the
term paint job to another level. Very well done with minute
inclusions, and a great shine. These areas of 2 tone are bordered
by the use of a chrome side spear swoop, chrome rocker trim, chrome
window surrounds chrome badging, and very nice chrome bumpers. From
the front of the hood cloisonne shield, to the jet age hood
ornament, and Fairlane badging in your grandmother's handwriting we
are in drive-in-heaven. On back, the rear is graced with a
continental bumper, nice and wide and housing a metal encased two
tone red and chromed tire surround. Exhaust tips are through the
bumper back here as well, which is very snazzy. Wide whites with
dish caps and more cloisonne shields are sitting on all 4 corners.
Very straight steel panels, great consistent gaps, slight hint of
fins, and just perfectly placed paint patterns, get your DA
greased, put the cigs in your sleeve and let's move to the
inside....Ca, ca, ca, cool man!
Interior
Pushing the pristine chrome button, and pulling on that handle, we
move the swoop spear swoop out of the way so we can slide on in.
Feasting our eyes on this very 50's, very nicely done interior I'm
in love..me tender. With masterful use of red and white vinyl, and
of course plenty of chrome borders, the door panels have me all
shook up. I love the rose vinyl inserts and the wonderful white
vinyl bolsters and surrounds and it is just killer. A split bench
in front and a rear solid bench swim in a sea of wonderful red
thick pile carpet. Gazing forward we greet the 2 tone exterior
matching dash in all steel. Gauges are very clean, sport chrome
bezels, and all work, even the clock! An original steering wheel in
red is bordered on the inside by the pie shaped horn ring that
leaves a 1/3 portion out at the top just to keep your interest. A
tight headliner in white floats above the interior and shows no
stains. Also seen is the chromed basket handle emanating from the
front of the B pillar and stretching across the top to the other
side. Pure Crown Vic fer sur. Well that's alright baby, let's go to
the Drivetrain section.
Drivetrain
Some time was spent here with a nifty engine bay restoration, and
it includes a 292ci Thunderbird V8 with a block in red, and shiny
black all over. A simple metal air cleaner covers a 2-barrel
carburetor. Ford-O-Matic provides the 3-speed automatic
transmission and it throws power back to a Ford 9 inch 3.22 geared
rear. Hoses, electrical wiring, and radiator are also well sorted,
and all shining brightly. Cruising up past your friends in this car
will leave them in heartbreak hotel envy.
Undercarriage
Sometime prior to the time we release this car to its new owner,
I'm going to eat my dinner off the underside..yes it's pretty clean
and rust free with just a slight hint of patina and some road dirt,
but I'd still put my dinner on it! Structurally very sound, the
front suspension looks new, (but it may not be), and we see 4 wheel
drum brakes, independent coil spring suspension in front, and leaf
spring in the rear. Dual stock exhaust is snaking its way from
front to back. Just a nice job performing the restoration under
here. You ain't nuthin but a hound dog...
Drive-Ability
Our crack in-house decoder and car expert fought over who was going
to drive this one! And we resolved it by both doing so. This car
started without a hiccup, shifted beautifully, had a great cushy
ride, and was comfortable to sit in. It's definitely a boulevard
cruiser, could be a show-er, but for now I'm sticking to driving
her. We found the radio non functional, as well as the clock, and
there was a slight miss in the engine. I can't help, falling in
love..with this wonderful car.
We have a turnkey classic that drips with mid century styling,
plenty of chrome, an awesome interior, beautiful and fairly smooth
running engine, great paint and color combination, and ready to
roll. Now I'm really all shook up ohh hoo hoo ooh yeah.
M6RW156105
M-292ci V8 4bbl 202hp
6-1956
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
W-Fairlane Crown Victoria
156105-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 64A-Fairlane Crown Victoria Hardtop
COLOR FR-Fiesta Red, Colonial White
TRIM BL-White Vinyl, Red Bodycloth
PRODUCTION CODE 10B-February 10th
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
