For Sale: 1956 Ford Customline in Lithia Springs, Georgia

It's great to find a 1956 Ford Customline that has a ton of authenticity. You see it everywhere from the engine bay to the fender skirts over the whitewalls. So you know something this distinct is an instant crowd pleaser. In fact, Ford had one of the best overall designs in '56. The side trim was particularly attractive this year with two sporty overlapping broad strokes to cover the full length of the car. It's presented so crisply on a car with smooth panels, good gaps, and exceptionally preserved brightwork. And the quality application of the blue paint has that ideal 1950s bright optimism. There's even an entire sea of blue waiting for you inside. There's a proper vintage style, right down to the clean glass and Ford family crest on the steering wheel. There are well-done updates like the cup holder console and retro-style AM/FM/cassette stereo, but those are just to make this a better cruiser. After all, a well-kept V8-powered classic Ford is meant to be enjoyed.

HIGHLIGHTS

*High-quality respray of bright blue paint

*Good panels help showcase the distinct side trim

*Desirable 1956 big chrome bumper and grille combo

*Classic details like the hubcaps, fender skirts, and T-Bird tail lights

*Polished dual exhaust tips

*Classic look to the door panels, dash, upholstery, and steering wheel

*Cup holder console

*AM/FM/cassette stereo

*272 cubic-inch V8

*Three-speed automatic transmission

*Power steering

For many, this was the year to have a classic Ford. The styling was amplified over the previous year to add emphasis to details like the chrome grille and Thunderbird-style tail lights. So it was a more impressive cruiser. And what also made it a better cruiser was that this was the dawn of the OHV V8 era. This 272 cubic-inch motor looks fantastically authentic with the red block, Ford valve covers, and big Oil Bath air grabber with callouts. But the best feature of this powerhouse is the solid torque it continues to deliver today to keep this feeling like a nice boulevard driver. Plus, power steering, a three-speed automatic transmission, and a hint of V8 tune from the dual exhaust give this vintage cruiser plenty of appeal. So the only way this all-blue Ford will make you feel blue is if you miss this deal. Call today!!!