Vehicle Description
1955 Ford 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 earlier
restoration, this classic is dripping with all the trappings one
would expect from a luxury car of that era... wrap around from
glass, chromed basket handle on the roofline, two tone paint, a
swoop spear that dives deep within the door panels, jet age tail
lighting, small fins, wide whites, dual exhausts, factory front and
rear bumper guards, lots of chrome, and the list goes on and
on.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
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
Robin Egg Blue with Snowshoe white accenting. The paint is faded
and shows some chipping and a bit of bubbling on earlier repairs.
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, stainless trim highlights wheel wells where some
rusting is taking place underneath. Some delaminated glass that is
in somewhat clear condition but showing some wear, is accented by
the Crown Victoria exclusive chrome 'basket handle' roof piece and
stainless window trim. The roof is pretty in Snowshoe White and has
wonderfully curved rear windows heading toward the B pillars.
Overall the chrome shows some dimpling and pitting. 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 vertically
guarded chromed bumper. Details abound, with a unique finned radio
antenna mounted on the driver's rear quarter top. Door key lock
cylinder covers all around, and a chromed exterior rear view mirror
mounted on the driver's door. Wide whites wrap polished moon capped
wheel covers that are in a field of black steel wheels.
Interior
Looking like it was plucked right out of a Silk City Dining Car,
the beautiful white and aqua combo has a firm but comfortable feel,
as well as all the aesthetics that come with the mid 50's. The door
panels which get their cue from the "Fairlane Strip" are aqua up
top, and white on the bottom. Climb in and you'll be surrounded by
aqua horizontal tufted tuck and roll 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
aqua and white metal, and with all correct circular instruments.
The speedo is under a curved insert in front of the original
steering wheel. All this is floating within a good looking but
slightly soiled aqua low pile carpet. The headliner is just as
impressive on the inside with the stainless basket handle breaking
it up the white vinyl. The trunk has had the once over with robin
egg blue paint, and hasan aqua carpeted liner on the bottom.
Drivetrain
The original 272ci V8 is looking fine with it's red painted block
and intake, black valve Ford thunderbird V8 covers and a new
chromed open air round liter covering. Absolutely no corrosion is
seen under the hood and we notesupple hoses and a solid radiator.
On top of the engine we see a single 2-barrel carburetor, and on
the back is a Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission. All
power goes rearward to a Ford 3.31 geared rear. Noted is the
Fo-Mo-Co windshield washer fluid bag hanging from the inner
fender.
Undercarriage
Very clean and definitely rust free environment with a now black
and shined exhaust environment. A black frame, drivetrain, and
floor pans show nothing but road dirt and some slight paint peel.
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 exhaustwith a Cherrybomb glasspack system
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, however we noted a fuel leak in the engine bay
and the car does not come with a battery. I wanted to take the
remainder of the day off and drive to the shore, but I could not
get permission...from Atlantic City to lift my curfew!
If you are into 50's ultimate cool, with a smattering of creature
comforts, diner car 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 grandparents bathroom on the first
floor of their rancher, it is simply dripping with the mid 1950's,
and is all in good condition, running like a champ.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
U5FW181572
U-272ci V8 2bbl 162hp
5-1955
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
W-Crown Victoria
181572-Sequential Unit Number
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.
