Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 Door Hardtop
"In 1956 Ford began promoting their optional "Lifeguard Design"
safety features. All models were equipped with dished steering
wheels, (the 2-1/2 recessed hub was touted as lessening injury to
the driver in the event of an accident), padded dash and sun
visors, a break away rearview mirror and seat belts. The demand for
seat belts was so high that Ford's suppliers couldn't keep up, so
only about 20 percent of the 1956 Fords got them." Thx
totheclassicford.com
For consignment, a 1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 door hardtop,
one of 164,828 produced in 1956, still on the road and considered
one of the great American classic cars. Our consignor states that
this car has been the recipient of many trophies and has had some
newer components added during his years of ownership. And no
worries, this one has seat belts!
Exterior
Peacock Blue over Colonial white adorns this big car in stunning
two tone configuration. The white hood sweeps back sending white
over the shoulder line of the car and over the trunk. The blue roof
is suspended by pillars of polished metal and the blue below is
delineated by a polished spear that runs end to end. A unique
custom option is presented by painted bumpers, grille, door
handles, emblems, and marker light housings in a light aluminum
paint, while the hood ornament retains its polished exterior.
Wraparound front glass and large side windows track down the
sloping roof into a narrower but wrapping rear window in what had
to be a design choice for aerodynamics, and results in a car that
appears to be moving forward when parked. On the corners, we have
15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels surrounded by
white wall tires. Imperfections are mostly limited to lower areas
and include bubbling in multiple places, cracking paint, and some
scratches. There's some cracked paint below the window on the
passenger side at the door jamb and a chip in the white paint
elsewhere.
Interior
White vinyl door panels are accented with a dark blue cloth insert
that is trimmed in a silver band and the entire pattern continues
to the walls of the back seat. The white vinyl split bench seats
also include an insert of this blue patterned cloth, and this is
mirrored on the rear bench which has "Lost in the 50's" embroidered
in the center section. The piping of the front seats reveal some
usage, but overall the seats are clean and intact with tears or
blemishes. Seatbelts are present! A 3 spoke steering wheel has a
beautiful blue rim with finger grooves mounted on a body matched
column leading to a dash that picks the Colonial White and houses
white faced gauged rimmed in the Peacock Blue. And let's not forget
the fuzzy dice image in the Speedhut speedometer, nice touch! The
rest of the dash also presents with glossy paint and a pinstripe
design and includes a satellite capable AM/FM radio. Blue courtesy
lights cast a colorful glow on the blue loop carpet on the floor
and the white headliner above keeps with the two tone theme and
both look great. A floor mounted shifter is in the center. The
trunk is covered in blue carpet for a finished look.
Drivetrain
More blue under the big hood as the clean engine presents in show
ready condition. It's a rebuilt 302ci V8 wearing an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold. Movement is created by the
rebuilt C4 3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the back
and 3.23 gears. And just like 1956, drum brakes are found on all
four wheels with new brakes and wheel cylinders.
Undercarriage
This is a pleasantly clean and dry underside with no grease build
up, little surface rust to speak of, and no drops of oil. The dual
exhaust flows into a pair of Cherrybomb mufflers and then straight
to the back, exiting via chrome tips under the bumper. Coil springs
are the suspension up front while leaf springs live out back. We
note some LED strips under the car for some nighttime fun.
Drive-Ability
It's not unreasonable that this car was witness to early songs
released by Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, and Elvis Presley. And here
we are 68 years later still able to drive this car. How cool! And
driveshe did, with a healthy sounding exhaust coming from the 302
cuber and Cherrybombs, the car exhibited decent power and amazing
visibility from the greenhouse. Gauges, lights, brakes, horn, and
all the rest worked as intended!
A beautiful two tone example of pure Americana. We were spreading
to the suburbs, growing families, and going to work each day and
Ford Customlines were there for the ride. This is an award winning
car that will turn heads wherever it goes. Maybe your parents or
grandparents, (or great-grandparents?), had one just like it. It's
time to revisit those times and get "Lost in the 50's" with this
'56 Ford.
U6AV138865
U-272ci V8 2bbl
6-1956
A-Atlanta, GA Assy Plant
V-Tudor Victoria
138865-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 64D-Customline Victoria
COLOR FG2-Pine Ridge Green, Meadow Mist Green
TRIM C-Light Green Vinyl, Medium Green Cloth
9C3548C-March 9th 1956
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