1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner With Every Factory Option. on 2040-cars
Glade Hill, Virginia, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:OHV V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Sub Model: Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (Glasstop)
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: Tropical Rose and Snowshoe White
Model: Crown Victoria
Trim: Fairlane
Power Options: Power Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 2,720
Ford Motor Company produced 1,999 Crown Victoria Slyliners (Glasstops) in 1955. This was the first year Ford offered factory air conditioning and very few were ever installed. This one has that very rare option. Other factory options include the Fordomatic three speed automatic transmission, power steering, deluxe steering wheel, power windows, power 4-way seat, windshield washers, tinted windows, continental kit, wire wheel covers, rear mount deluxe antenna, fender skirts, back up lights, heater/defroster, cigarette lighter, turn signal indicator, dual exhaust, two tone paint and dual spot lights. Other rare Ford options/accessories include Select-Air in dash air conditioning, Swift Sure power brakes, fog lights with switch, dual FoMoCo script outside rear view mirrors, front grill guard with wing guards, rear deck guard with wing guards, stainless steel end caps for the accessory wing guards, rear seat speaker with switch, day/night rear view mirror, locking glove compartment door, tissue dispenser, locking gas cap, Ford color keyed front and rear floor mats, western style trumpet horns (only installed on cars destined for the western states), emergency brake warning light, under hood courtesy lamp, under trunk courtesy lamp, under dash map light, front seat belts, portable spot light, exhaust deflectors, rear fender shields, rocker panel trim, door handle scratch guards, door edge guards, extremely rare illuminated vanity mirror, rare window defroster and zip in white headliner for the glass top section (new not yet installed).
After market modifications include: Chromed tri power intake with three two barrel carburetors (this replaced the original "Power Pack" optional 4-barrel intake and carburetor which I have and will go with the car),chromed valve covers and oil filler cap, conversion to 12 volt to include a 1956 air conditioning compressor (converted to 134A freon) and electric windshield wipers. Original radio retrofitted for 12 volt AM/FM. Original clock converted to 12 volt quartz movement. Complete anodized exhaust system including glass packs. An added touch are the custom made 1955 Crown Victoria color keyed rear seat pillows.
The odometer was set to zero upon completion of a frame off ground up mechanical and body restoration and now shows less than 3,000 miles. This is a documented California car. The following are included with this car: Owners Manual, Shop Manual, Air Conditioning Manual, Electrical Assembly Manual, Body, Trim & Sealant Assembly Manual, Several Color Sales Brochures and a Facts and Features Manual. Data plate decoded as follows: 64B=Fairlane Crown Victoria transparent top, WE=Tropical Rose lower body, Snowshoe White upper body, AS=White anhd Magenta vinyl interior, 9B=buildt 9 Feb 1955, BKS1629B=Production code.
See articles on this car in Nov 2012 "Fomoco Times" pages 4,5, 6 and inside rear cover (14 pics) and Feb 7, 2013 issure of "Old Cars Weekly News & Marketplace" pages4, 50, 51, 53 (5 pics) . I have entered this car in 8 shows resulting in eleven awards. This may be the only 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner on the planet with every factory option. Thanks for looking.
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