1955 Ford Crown Victoria With a 390 V8

Even if someone didn't know the exact vintage and manufacturer of this 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Two-Door Hardtop the black and pink livery (officially Raven Black and Coral Mist) would easily mark it as a Fifties Detroit product. - the color combo is original, and the car received a frame-on restoration about 14 years ago. The Ford has been driven about 7,000 miles since the restoration. The seller adds that it's a solid, rust-free Nevada car and sums it up by saying, -This car will not disappoint.- The original 272-cu.in. -Y- block OHV V8 was replaced with a 390-cu.in. Ford FE OHV V8 from a 1965 Ford Thunderbird,- the engine was installed about 7,000 miles ago. The same donor T-Bird also supplied a Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission to replace the car's original Ford-O-Matic unit. The engine has a manual choke for winter starts. The engine doesn't smoke, but the seller notes slight oil leaks from the oil pan drain plug and the power steering pump. The differential also leaks a drop about every two weeks. The transmission was rebuilt by AAMCO in September 2022 and it shifts and drives fine, in the seller's opinion. It doesn't get much more -Fab Fifties- than a pink and black paint job, as found on this Crown Vic. The data plate code -AZ- decodes to Raven Black and Coral Mist.- the colors are original and reports that the car was repainted about 10 years ago and is still in excellent condition. - the car is a totally rust-free Nevada car and -as straight as you'll find anywhere.- There is no filler on the car, no orange peel, no swirls, no dents, no paint chips, and no scratches,- the doors, hood, and trunk all fit and latch properly with no evidence of leaks. All the lights work, and the glass is excellent.  The upholstery isn't original, but the seller prefers the custom wool material to the car's original vinyl, because this fabric is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The carpet and headliner are both described as excellent, with no worn areas or sags. The custom headliner was made from the same material as the seats. The speedometer and radio are both reported as inoperative . The heater works but the air conditioner doesn't. The steering wheel is a custom piece in pink and black. - The car has power steering and the steering wheel points straight ahead, who doesn't know about the car's suspension service history. He points out that the shocks and bushings are in good condition with no visible cracks or leaks. The brakes are the original drum brakes with a good pedal feel, but the seller reports that the power brake booster has been bypassed. The wheels are original and undamaged with their original covers. The tires are reportedly three-year-old Black Diamond 7.10xR15 wide-whitewall radial tires with 90 percent remaining tread. No DOT date codes were visible. This 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Two-Door Hardtop is a crowd pleaser and has won awards. The unique Crown Victoria -basket handle- roof trim is an eye-catcher that's boosted by the classic black and pink paint scheme.