Vehicle Description
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
Any time we get stunning 50s era Detroit metal into our Classic
Auto Mall showroom, it tends to attract a lot of attention and
usually doesn't stick around very long. This is a 1955 Ford
Fairlane Crown Victoria that has been painstakingly restored to its
top of the Ford line status. It's the perfect car for anyone who
wants an accurate, exceptionally well done restoration for half the
price of doing it themselves.
There is 50's cool then there is 50's AWESOME and this car
definitely fits the latter. The beneficiary of an older rotisserie
restoration, this classic is dripping with all the trappings one
would expect from a luxury car of that era...Continental kit rear
bumper, twin antennas, factory front and rear bumper guards
including a front bed rail bumper guard, fender skirts, and the
list goes on and on.
Exterior
With a true to form 50's color palette, we are greeted with
straight steel panels minding their gaps, and bathed in two tone
Tropical Rose, and Snowshoe White. Some cracking and crazing of the
paint is seen in the Snowshoe White with the Tropical Rose
remaining nicely applied. It is broken up by the polished stainless
steel of the now famous 'Fairlane strip' which flows gracefully
from the top of the front fenders down the side of the car and hits
the tail lights mid fender. Centered on the 'Fairlane strip' in the
middle of the doors are great looking badging emblems with gold
crown, and silver Victoria in your grandmother's handwriting. Along
the rocker panels of the car, spotless stainless trim highlights
pronounced rear fender skirts as well as louvered chrome stone
guards being on the bottoms of the front fenders. Perfect glass
that is in excellent shape all around is accented by the Crown
Victoria exclusive chrome 'basket handle' roof piece and stainless
window trim. The roof is pretty in Tropical Rose (pink). Out back,
the jet-age taillight lenses look new and are topped by a small fin
which houses the backup lights. The trunk is backed by a
Continental bumper complete with metal enclosed spare tire. Details
abound, with unique dual finned radio antennas mounted on the
trunk, lock cylinder covers all around, twin chrome laden spot
lights and dual chromed exterior rear-view mirrors mounted on both
fenders. Wide whites wrap polished wheel covers that have a
centered cloisonne Ford Badge.
Interior
Looking like it was plucked right out of a Silk City Dining Car,
the beautiful white and magenta combo has a firm but comfortable
feel, as well as all the aesthetics that come with the mid 50's.
The door panels which mimic the "Fairlane Strip" are magenta up
top, and white on the bottom. Climb in and you'll be surrounded by
rose horizontal tufted inserts and ultra-wide white vinyl bolsters
which are on front and back benches. The back bench is noteworthy
as it has an armrest inserted and above is framed by a multiple
stepped "V" with the Ford logo inside...just beautifully cool in
its own way. These seats are fronted by a perfect dash, in magenta
and white metal, and with all correct instruments. All this is
floating within an impeccable black thick pile carpet. The
headliner is just as impressive on the inside with the stainless
basket handle breaking it up, and in white vinyl. The trunk has had
the once over with snowshoe paint, and the correct Ford plaid trunk
liner.
Drivetrain
The original 272ci V8 is looking fine with its orange painted block
and intake, black valve covers and a showroom condition gray oil
bath air cleaner, all complete with correct decals. Absolutely no
corrosion under the hood, supple hoses and a pristine radiator. On
top of the engine, we see a single 2-barrel carburetor, and on the
back is a 3-speed manual transmission. All power goes rearward to a
Ford 9-inch rear fitted with 3.78 gears.
Undercarriage
Very clean and definitely rust-free environment with a now black
and gray environment. Black frame and drivetrain, and grayish black
floor pans that show nothing but road dirt. For the suspension we
note very nicely restored independent coil springs in front, and
leaf springs on the rear. Drum brakes are all around, and a rust
free exhaust system with glasspack style mufflers has been
installed.
Drive-Ability
My decoder partner in crime would be perfectly satisfied if every
car was from the 50's, however variety is the spice of life, and
this one has plenty of good taste. The car starts right up, runs
like a champ, and rides like a dream. All instruments, fans etc
were functioning, and I was tempted to take the remainder of the
day off and drive to the shore, but I could not get
permission...
If you are into 50's ultimate cool, with a smattering of creature
comforts, diner like interior, and plenty of stainless shine, then
this retro Fairlane may have your name on it. With a color combo
that was probably in your grandparent's bathroom on the first floor
of their rancher, it is simply dripping with the mid 1950's, and is
all in near excellent condition and wonderfully restored.
U5FW183628
U-272ci V8 2bbl 173hp
5-1955
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
W-Fairlane Crown Victoria
183628-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 64A-Fairlane Crown Victoria 2 Door Hardtop, Solid Roof
COLOR WE-Tropical Rose, Snowshoe White
TRIM AS-White & Magenta Vinyl
PRODUCTION CODE 5D-April 5th Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.