Ford Crown Victoria 272 CID V-8 1956
General description :
Mileage : 18466
Interior Color : Blue/White
Exterior Color : Blue/White
VIN : M6UW141551
Transmission Description : 3 Speed Automatic
Doors : 2
Description : Gateway Classic Cars Houston showroom is proud to offer this stunning turquoise and white 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria 2-door coupe. Ford sold a ton of Fairlanes in 1956 but only around 9,000 top trim level Crown Victorias were delivered to customers. Painted in a two-tone turquoise and white, classy Fords like this were easily some of the adored cars of the 1950's, with their eye-catching styling features such as the chrome "Tiara" band running across the top connecting the B-pillars and "Continental Kit" spare tire holder. Of course, that's not the only brightwork you'll find on this fancy Ford - the window moldings, side sweep moldings, front/rear bumpers, and dual spotlights all add chrome pizazz. Powering this Crown Vic is a 272 CID Thunderbird V8 with one noticeably "not original" add-on: a big Holley 4BBL carb. This model came with the 3-speed "Ford-O-Matic" automatic transmission, with the shifter located on the column. According to its current owner, the engine was rebuilt in the mid-1990's and has only about 18,000 miles on it since the rebuild, which was done by the previous owner during their 30 year ownership of the car. This Crown Vic is riding on original style 7.1-15 Wide White Sidewall bias ply tires, which are wrapped around its wire hubcap-equipped steelies.
Inside, it's hard to beat the simplistic, yet functional interior on this Crown Victoria, from the two-tone white vinyl with turquoise cloth insert bench seats to the original dash with a full set of gauges for the driver to enjoy. There's also an AM radio to the right of the instrument cluster. This 1956 Ford Crown Victoria is well-optioned, with its AM Radio, Continental kit, dual spotlights, stone guards, wire wheel covers, fender skirts, power brakes, and power steering. It also has a spare tire and jack. This car has won many show awards, and a substantial amount of them are included with the car. For more information on this 1956 Ford Crown Victoria for sale, to see all the HD pictures and videos of it, copy the URL below, and see it at this direct link: https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/show/HOU/1941. Alternatively, come to our Houston Showroom, located at 1910 Cypress Station Dr, Bldg 200, Houston, TX 77090. You may also call the showroom at (832) 243-6220 or email us at Houston@gatewayclassiccars.com.
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1956 Ford Crown Victoria 272 CID V-8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Houston by Gateway Classic Cars for $53000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Crown Victoria Model Version : 272 CID V-8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1956 Location : Houston
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com