1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria
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 décor," 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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