Vehicle Description
Panoramic front windshield, "egg crate" grille, body side spears, a
lower sleeker roofline with switchback chrome "B" pillars, and
Thunderbird inspired tail fins all combined to make the 1956 Crown
Victoria a Ford fan favorite.
Initially restored in the late 1990's, this example began with a
1956 Crown Victoria. The restorer retained the 1956 Crown Victoria
frame and elected to use a clean 1955 Ford Fairlane donor body,
rather than aggressively patch and bodywork the original. The
drivetrain is comprised of a date code correct '56-'57 Ford 292CI
Y-Block V8, mated to a correct 3-speed manual w/ overdrive
transmission. The original Crown Victoria frame VIN and the Ford
"A" pillar VIN remain intact. California Highway Patrol inspected
the vehicle, determined that this is indeed a 1956 Ford Crown
Victoria and issued it a CHP VIN tag on the door to satisfy state
DMV regulations. This vehicle is titled as a 1956 Ford Crown
Victoria.
She rightly wears all the correct 1956 Crown Victoria trim and
badges. The sheen and condition of the nearly 20-year-old paint
give testament to both the quality of the original Ford sheet metal
and master workmanship. The current owner recently brought the car
through a restoration refresh, installing a Lebaron Bonney
reproduction upholstery kit and a new Classic Auto Air air
conditioning.
She runs and drives out strong. Everything functions as it should.
If you are looking for a turn-key touchstone to the fabulous
fifties that you can actualy drive and enjoy, this will be your
"crowning" achievement.
