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 to a restomod with
fuel-injected V8 power, an overdrive transmission, four-wheel disc
brakes, a loaded A/C 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 trim, 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,
retro-style AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, and cold-blowing air
conditioning. 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 thoughtfully coordinated
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 finned 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 RPM 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 Currie 9-inch limited-slip rear
end with 3.70 gears for good anytime driving.
The undercarriage photos prove how clean the full car is. You'll
also spot nice upgrades like rack & pinion power steering, traction
bars, and four-wheel power disc brakes.
The sale comes complete with build receipts and maintenance
records. 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!
