One of the most sought-after Fords from the 1950's is the 1956
Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner. Ford first offered the
"glass-top" Skyliner model in 1954, apparently intrigued by the
bubble tops that had been offered for Ford convertibles in the
1940s. They would be available only for the 1954-1956 model years.
The 1956 Skyliner drew so few orders that it was discontinued
mid-year and only 602 cars were sold. They were identical to the
Crown Victoria coupe, with the front part of the roof ahead of the
B-pillar tiara trim replaced with transparent Perspex and an
aluminized fabric panel that could be zipped over to keep the
inside temperatures down.
This car is an older restoration in handsome Fiesta Red and
Colonial White with a green glass top that has been well cared for
and carefully driven. It features accessory rear fender skirts,
Ford wire wheel hubcaps, a rear-mounted spare in a continental kit
and dual exhausts with Cherry Bomb glass pack type exhaust for a
wonderfully nostalgic sound.
Powering this rare classic is a 200-horspower, 312 cubic-inch,
Thunderbird V8 engine with 2-barrel carburetor and Ford-O-Matic
transmission. The engine is said to have been rebuilt and runs
beautifully. A fresh service and sorting with a vintage car
specialist included removal and flushing of the fuel tank,
carburetor rebuild, brake work, new rear pinion seal, ignition
points, four new tires and more to ensure this Ford runs and drives
great. A receipt for all the work performed come with the car.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• RARE - one of only 602 Skyliners produced for the 1956 model
year
• 312 "Thunderbird" V8 engine
• Automatic transmission
• Recent service and sorting with receipts
• Continental kit
• Fender skirts
• Dual exhaust with glass-packs
• Ford wire wheel covers
This well-kept, smooth running and very rare 1956 Ford Fairlane
Crown Victoria Skyliner presents a rare opportunity to acquire a
seldom seen mid-century classic Ford model that is rarely offered
for sale. Call today!
Vehicle Details
1956 Ford Fairlane
Listing ID:CC-1877458
Price:$64,995
Location:Ft Worth, Texas
Year:1956
Make:Ford
Model:Fairlane
Exterior Color:Fiesta Red
Interior Color:White
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:43333
Stock Number:7078-DFW
VIN:P6FW231840
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