The "Dearborn Nomad"! The Parklane was a one year only production
and a top of the line model. This one is extra loaded up with
features. It's also restored to show condition. I'm told it was a
28 month project and every part was restored. Many NOS parts were
used. $10,000 spent on chrome and $17,000 spent inside!
EXTERIOR: This 2 door wagon is decked out to the nines! The body
looks completely rust, free damage and laser beam straight. It has
a rare metal sunshade and fender skirts. Repainted its original two
tone Diamond Blue and Bermuda Blue. It's polished smooth like
glass. $10,000 was spent on chrome and trim it all sparkles. Other
options include cattle guard, headlight eyebrows, door handle
guards, rocker moldings, stone shields and dual deluxe mirrors. It
also has a set of dual spotlights and fog lamps. They installed
better looking 53 Mercury taillights. All the glass is clear,
weather strips look good. It is rolling on a set of white walls and
with the optional wire basket hubcaps.
INTERIOR: I think the interior is super cool, it's nostalgic. Like
I said earlier $17,000 was spent restoring it! Reproduction seat
upholstery, door panels and headliner were professionally
installed. It is completely carpeted front to back including under
the seat and over the wheel wells. It even has matching floor mats.
The rear seat folds flat. The metal trim is repainted, the gauges,
knobs, heater controls are all clean. A few more options include
the day/night mirror, traffic light viewfinder, Town and Country
radio and even a tissue dispenser.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This one has the Thunderbird Special which is a
292 V8 with a four barrel and dual exhaust making 202 horsepower.
It has the engine dress up kit with polished aluminum valve covers,
chrome air cleaner, and breather cap. It is obvious the engine
compartment was taken apart and restored. The metal surfaces are
painted slick. The components all look clean and proper. It's the
first year for the 12 volt system, the battery is properly secured
and has a disconnect switch. Other features include power steering,
under hood lamp and washer fluid bag.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The two part tailgate opens smoothly. The hinges
and latches were all chrome plated. Inside looks great! It's
carpeted restored like new. Even the spare tire well was carpeted
to match. It has a white wall spare and a restored jack. This one
also has a rare privacy tonneau cover to hide your cargo.
UNDERSIDE: It even looks fantastic underneath. The floors are all
clean, rust free metal painted gloss black. The chassis is also
smooth clean metal painted black. It has a smooth sounding dual
exhaust system. The steering and suspension have been completely
rebuilt. The brakes were rebuilt, e-brake is hooked up. Fuel tank
was replaced. Looking up at the motor it is clean. It has a
Cruise-o-Matic transmission.
SERVICE: We gave the car an inspection and we sealed the threads on
the heater valve and repaired the glove box latch.
Google 56 Parklane images, then look back at this one. There's no
comparison! This car is so decked out it blows away any others. The
restoration not only looks great, but it functions great too. I
really like and appreciate this car.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
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Power steering
Power brakes
T-bird Motor
Engine dress up
Sun visor
Spot lights
Fog lights
Cattle guard
Door handle guards
Deluxe mirrors
Eyebrow shields
Rocker moldings
Stone shields
Fender skirts
Wire hubcaps
Whitewalls
Viewfinder
Day/night mirror
Tissue dispenser
Town& country radio
Fold down seat
Cargo cover
