1956 Ford Other for sale $34,995
| 1956 Ford Other $34,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $34,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
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This 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria can be your new crown jewel. After all its rare with less than 2% of Fairlane production that year going the range-topping Crown Vicand#44; and as you pour over all the picturesand#44; youll see an exceptional level of maintenance. Finished in its factory-correct Goldenglow Yellow and Colonial Whiteand#44; the restored paintwork definitely contributes to the art deco style of this coupe. Fords were instantly recognizable with their sweeping chrome trim dividing the two-tone combinations extending from the headlight all the way back to the tail. Its easy to distinguish the Crown Victorias as the highest level of the already top-of-the-line Ford Fairlanesand#44; because only these have the encompassing brightwork that visually separates the front and rear passenger compartments. The total effect of all this chromeand#44; and the optional fender skirtsand#44; give this coupe the lowerand#44; widerand#44; and longer feel that everyone in Detroit strove for back then. Of course this attitude is helped even further with a custom Continental kit that even incorporates the factory chrome rear bumper that holds the exhaust tips. The matching two-tone interior appears just like it did the day it left the Dearbornand#44; Michigan factory in 1956. All of the vinyl seems amazingly nice and originaland#44; which tells a lot about this cars level of care. In the highest echelon of Ford coupesand#44; even the rear seats received the same style treatmentand#44; and the roomy bench even has an armrest for individual luxury. The stylish door panels have a similar swoopy design to emulate the exterior trimand#44; and it wraps into the dashboard in a continuous sweep. This was the year of Fords Lifeguard safety packageand#44; which added some interesting items like the padded dashboard and the cool recessed gauge package. As amazingly original this car appearsand#44; youll start to notice some cool upgrades. Theres an AM/FM/cassette radio for more modern tunes that fits into the original knob and chrome trim. Theres even an air conditioner for comfortable cruising. But the best upgrades are felt from the drivers seat. You get to grab a smaller diameter sports wheel that looks period correct in its two-tone with chromeand#44; and theres also a unique sporty floor shifter. Under the hood is Fords trusty and powerful 272 cubic-inch Ford Y-block V8 motor. Its breathing with Thunderbird style thanks to a Holley four-barrel carburetorand#44; which gives this coupe the power to be an anywhere kind of cruiser. Plus youll be able to choose on demand if you want the dual exhaust to sound mild or wild thanks to the three-speed manual transmission. This Crown Vic also has power steering and front disc brakesand#44; so it perfectly straddles the line between hot rod and comfortable cruiser. This is one of the great V8 Fords that everyone loves to see. But for the people who really knowand#44; you can impress them with this coupes level of quality and absolute rarity. Call today!!! |