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Ford was hitting on all eight cylinders in 1955, having just introduced the wonderful Thunderbird and rolling out the brilliant Crown Victoria. The Crown Vic was Ford's top-of-the-line, easily identified by its bright strip of trim spanning the roof and dramatic side spears that divided the popular two-tone color schemes. This lovely first-year Crown Vic, brilliantly rendered in Raven Black and Torch Red, is a wonderful example of the breed. The 1955 Fords are widely admired as the perfect blend of early '50s restraint and the flamboyance that was to end the decade. The restoration is a few years old, but the car will still stop people in their tracks, and is like a one-car parade anywhere you go. The paint work was obviously well done at the time, and has been well maintained ever since it was completed, with a great shine and few signs of use. The stainless steel 'tiara' that identifies a Crown Vic has been polished to a showroom shine, along with the rest of the trim, which was most likely a very expensive process. The continental kit was not standard equipment, but nobody can deny how right it looks on the car, which explains why a majority of Crown Vics wear them. The handsome tri-tone interior is classic 1950s design. Black and white vinyl on the seats is a traditional look, of course, but the red accents on the front seat and dashboard give this Crown Vic the same bright flavor as the exterior trim. Beautifully finished and showing almost no wear, the split bench is comfortable enough for long-distance cruises, and the back seat will carry three in comfort. Matching black carpets use the correct weave, and are protected by matching mats with the Crown Victoria logo embroidered on their faces. The gauges have all been rebuilt, including the cool speedometer with the plexiglass window, and the three round pods housing HVAC controls, the radio, and the clock are a cool exercise in design. While not quite as slick as the all-new Thunderbird, this Crown Vic is an undeniably cool way to cruise if you're a Ford fan. Speaking of the Thunderbird, this Crown Vic also carries the optional 292 cubic inch 'Thunderbird Special' V8, which has been fully rebuilt and runs well. From the large oil bath air cleaner to the unique cast iron exhaust manifolds, it has been nicely finished to look authentic. There's Ford Red paint on the block, chrome valve covers, and a massive aluminum radiator up front keeping it all cool. It spins a Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission that clicks through the gears easily. A super-clean undercarriage with a newer dual exhaust system and shocks means you can cruise without worries, and it sounds awesome. Correct 7.10-15 bias-ply wide whites were installed on the original wheels, which wear the original hubcaps in excellent condition. With dramatic styling and superb road manners, the 1955 Crown Vic may just be the best Ford of the '50s. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Atlanta showroom. For more information,
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Price: 35995.00
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
Mileage: 40191.00
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