Vehicle Description
1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 Door Hardtop
For 1956, a two door version of the Customline was added to the
fleet at Ford, which pumped out nearly 370,000 units in 1956. As
the brochure pointed out, "Whichever way you look at this new
Customline, you see beauty, distinguished, debonair, and desirable!
You see Customline's individuality in its gleaming, meshed grille,
recessed hood ornament, new wraparound parking lamps and
impressive, smart sweep of full wraparound windscreen."
For consignment, a 1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 door hardtop in
great condition and sporting an unusual customer ordered paint
scheme. As one of the most common and desirable cars of the
mid-50's, rivaling even Chevrolet's tri-fives, having a Ford that's
just a bit different from the rest makes this car worthy of
consideration.
Exterior
Somewhere between Berkshire Green and Meadowmist Green we have
this, Mountain Green and Colonial White, verifiably custom ordered
by the person who originally ordered this car, and what a fine
choice they made! It's every bit as authentically 50's as the stock
colors and in striking two tone configuration. The headlight
housing leans forward around the inset lights, then sends the body
line back where it is quickly interrupted by an iconic body trim
piece that starts on the fender and sweeps down in dramatic motion
to the door where in then bounces like a ping pong ball straight
back along the remaining and sizable length of the car but not
without feature faux vents in the back. The elongated rear bumper
holds a spare wheel in a chrome and body colored case and the
bumper accommodates two exhaust tips with holes at either end. Both
the front window and rear glass wrap around the car and as such,
shrink the pillars and create an open greenhouse under a slightly
sloping roofline. The metal work is fantastic, and the paint is
very good. Imperfections include a crack in the paint just above a
fender skirt, and another on the white portion of the car. The
white on the top of the fenders is noticeably different from the
rest of the car.
Interior
Light green and medium green alternate on the patterns included on
the door panels, lines, textures, and trim that flow through to the
back side walls. The light green split bench includes a tree cloth
insert in a green and champagne colored pattern which reappears on
the back bench that also has the same lined light green vinyl
framing. Armrests and window controls are afforded to the back seat
passenger along with ashtrays. We note a small stain on the back
bench, but otherwise it is in great shape. A body colored steering
wheel and dash flow from the painted door tops and create a
cohesive visual feast. Simple gauges on a clean dash provide
pertinent information to the driver and vent controls and an AM/FM
radio are positioned in the center for both front seat occupants to
access. A modern temperature gauge has been added just under the
dash and a Ford V8 emblem is emblazoned across the dash on the
guest side. Green looped carpet covers the floor and above it, a
classic rubber one piece mat that rides over the transmission hump
and wears the Ford crest. Similar mats are found on the floor in
the back. The trunk is covered in a plaid mat and is in good
condition.
Drivetrain
The red engine pops when you open the hood and we mean visually!
Overall, the bay is in driver condition and this is where the 292ci
V8 producing 176 horsepower resides. A 2-barrel carburetor feeds it
dinosaur juice and a 3-speed manual transmission, rowed by three on
the tree, backs the engine and sends power to the Ford 9" rear with
3.22 gears. This car is equipped with drum brakes at all four
corners.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean underneath with ome surface rust, however there is
no invasive rust tobe noted. A bit of oil around the rear
differential and U-joint, including some sling up on the underside
pan. We find this sling up by the front U-joint as well. No oil on
the oil pan and no grease build up on the knuckles. Suspension
consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in the back.
Dual exhaust flows into stock style mufflers before finding their
way to the bumper where they exit in epic fashion.
Drive-Ability
We took our place on the big bench seat and moved this big car
using the slim and clean plastic steering wheel. The car tracks
straight ahead beautifully and power steering certainly helps
maneuver and around turns, there's the expected body roll. Lots of
light enters the cabin and lots of air with the windows down. We
found the reverse lights don't illuminate but everything else
functioned as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
A stunning, show ready Customline in a unique color and clean
interior. Maybe you're in the market for a mid-50's car and
stumbled upon this one. Maybe you're a Chevrolet person, or perhaps
an Oldsmobile fan. Well, this Ford will make you convert, and
quick! Be sure to stop in soon or call to inquire about this
colorful custom ordered Customline.
M6EV227915
M-292ci 2bbl 176hp V8
6-1956
E-Mahwah, NJ Assy Plant
V-Customline Victoria
227915-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 64C-Customline Tudor Victoria Hardtop
COLOR VE C/O-Mountain Green & Colonial White, Customer Ordered
TRIM C-Light Green Vinyl & Medium Green Cloth
PRODUCTION CODE 6G 3004P-July 6th
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