Description
This 100% Stock 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria Fordmatic coupe, a two-door model, featured a longer, lower, and wider body than its predecessors. It came standard with a 272 cubic-inch V8 engine producing 162 horsepower, and was available with the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Other notable features included a unique "basket handle" stainless steel roof trim and an optional "Magic Air" ventilation/heat system
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Body Style: Two-door coupe.
- Engine: 272 cubic-inch V8, producing 162 horsepower.
- Transmission: Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.
- Unique Features: "Basket handle" stainless steel roof trim.
- Other notable features: Optional "Magic Air" ventilation/heat system, dash clock, and AM radio
- This 1955 Ford Victoria was acquired by the current owner out of Sedro-Woolley, Washington in 1987, and it has remained registered in the state since. Finished in red and white over color-keyed upholstery, the car is powered by a 272ci V8 linked to a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a heater, a push-button AM radio, Thunderbird-branded valve covers, and 15ā steel wheels with covers.
- The Fairlane was introduced for the 1955 model year, and this Victoria two-door hardtop left the factory finished in Torch Red & Snowshoe White (RE). Stainless-steel trim accents the sides, and other details include wraparound glass, a left-side mirror, dual exhaust outlets, and chrome bumpers with overrider
- Red-finished 15ā steel wheels wear covers and are wrapped in 215/70 Toyo Spectrum Touring Radial narrow-whitewall tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums
- The interior has been redone, with bench seats and door panels trimmed in red and white vinyl, and they are joined by a color-coordinated painted dashboard. Additional appointments include a MagicAire heater, a push-button AM radio, and red carpets
- The two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 25k miles, approximately 20k of which have been added under current ownership
- A full-size spare is carried in the trunk
- The 272ci V8 is equipped with an oil-bath air cleaner and Thunderbird-branded valve covers
- Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Fordomatic three-speed automatic transmission