Ford Customline 292 CID V8 1956
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This classic 1956 Ford Customline is for sale in our Louisville KY showroom. The 55/56 Customline of vehicles was Ford’s answer to the overwhelming success of the Tri/Five Chevrolet that took the market by storm. With similar body lines many people felt ford should have went a different direction. While sales were decent they were nowhere near what Chevy was pumping out. This example is classic Hotrod styling giving the car a real classic feel. The exterior has been shaved and smoothed with all doors and even the trunk operated by poppers. The green exterior is another classic Hotrod styling que with the 2-tone really separating this beauty from the crowd. The pinstriping is clean and really puts an exclamation point on the Hotrod styling. Under the hood is a 292 with a triple deuce set up giving this beauty a little more pep in its step while giving under the hood a much different look. Mated up to a C4 transmission driving this beauty is as easy as dropping it in gear and mashing the pedal. The interior is classic 50’s again with the white being unbeleivably clean. It really does tie everything together and gives the sense that this was a well thought out build. If you have been wanting to get a Hotrod that is very true to the era this one would make an excellent choice. Optireaons on this 1956 Ford Customline include, AC, AM/FM/CD, Hub Caps, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Seat Belts, Vinyl Interior, and Wide White Wall Radial Tires. To view this 1956 Ford Customline, including an HD video, at http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information call the showroom at (812) 294 1555 or email louisville@gatewayclassiccars.com.
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1956 Ford Customline 292 CID V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Memphis by Gateway Classic Cars for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Customline Model Version : 292 CID V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1956 Location : Louisville
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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