Vehicle Description
1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria
"Here is a new and exciting open sided beauty. Long, low, graceful
lines, enhanced by the new wraparound windshield give the Victoria
a distinction that's all its own. Quarter windows roll down out of
sight leaving no center posts and providing a wonderful feeling of
openness! It's available in single and two tone colors. " From the
1955 Ford sales brochure that featured more than 12 Fairlane based
models.
For consignment, a 1955 Ford Victoria showing 5,644 miles that are
not verifiable. This car was fully restored in 2005 and includes
options available in 1955 included a Continental kit, fender
skirts, and dual exterior mirrors. The striking color combination
is what this car was born with and is featured in the 1955 brochure
on the Fairlane Sunliner, the convertible version of this car.
Exterior
The two tones were always sharply contrasted and that's the case
with Raven Black and Goldenrod Yellow on this stunner. Black caps
the car and drapes over the horizontal surfaces onto the top thirds
of the side panels, interrupted of course by a yellow roof held up
high by broad, polished pillars. That shiny metal compliments the
flying "V" side trim that starts on top of the front fenders,
spilling down on the door, then shooting rearward to run the length
of the car. The Victoria may lack the picnic basket trim of the
Crown, but what it gains is a pillarless opening when all side
windows are down, and this was a coveted feature in the era. The
elongated rear bumper holds the Continental kit, a chrome walled
black case complemented by tail light nacelles and sculpted chrome
bumper. Fender skirts cover most of the rear wheels but the fronts
let us know that the 15-inch wire wheel option is at play here,
wearing white wall tires. The metalwork and paint is fantastic on
the car and we could not find any glaring exterior flaws.
Interior
The color combo and bright trim continue to the inside where a
black upper door panels ride over yellow panels below in an array
of textures, materials, and trim and if you've ever seen Elvis' TV
room, one might be convinced it was inspired by this Ford spec. The
split bench front seats feature black tops and sides, a glossy
black shell, and black buttoned yellow lowers with black piping.
Same in the back where yellow and black sidewalls are
quintessentially 50's. The horn ring outshines the glossy black
steering wheel, not an easy task, and the two tone dashboard
features the domed speedometer, backlit by mother nature herself!
Round is the theme on the functional items including the vent
controls, the radio, and the clock, while an AM/FM/Cassette radio
of more modern vintage is mounted under the dash. Black loop carpet
is protected by brand new yellow rimmed black mats, currently
covered with plastic protectant. The yellow headliner above is in
great shape and the trunk has a fitted rubber mat over the
traditional plaid mat and houses a spare tire and wire wheel
cover.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, more show quality goodness with a 272ci V8 with a
2-barrel carburetor and backed by a three-speed manual transmission
with overdrive. The engine bay is clean and restored to original
appearance. Drum brakes occupy all four corners.
Undercarriage
Nice and clean underneath with no surface rust and only residual
fluids about and as such, we would classify this as a dry
undercarriage. The dual exhaust meets up with a pair of Cherrybomb
mufflers before exiting through larger than stock chrome tailpipes
out back. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf
springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
f the exterior doesn't get your blood going, the interior is bound
to wake you up. It's an energetic color that reflects every bit of
light and is tempered by the black accenting. Meanwhile, the 272
starts right up and sounds fantastic through the Cherrybombs and
finds its way to the test loop where it rides comfortably soft and
provides boundless visibility via the front and rear wrap around
nature of the glass. We're thrilled to find all functions operating
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."There are
daring new exterior color treatments, colorful upholstery patterns
and harmonizing trim ensembles that combine to strike new notes in
motor car decor," says the '55 brochure. And indeed, bright yellow
and black is, in a word, striking. Long before the wild colors of
60's muscle cars, Ford was boldly going where no man had gone
before. Well, beam us up Scottie, because we're loving this
spectacular, show and museum ready presentation. Are you ready to
climb aboard? Our phone number is at the top of this page.
U5LV149527
U-272ci 2bbl V8
5-1955
L-Long Beach, CA Assy Plant
V-Fairlane Victoria
149527-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 60B-Fairlane Victoria
COLOR VA-Goldenrod Yellow & Raven Black
TRIM R-Black & Yellow Vinyl
PRODUCTION CODE 28D-132-April 28th
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