1956 Ford Crown Victoria

The car was delivered from the factory in Raven Black with Sunset Coral and was reportedly refinished under previous ownership. A Skyliner transparent roof panel was added at some point, and additional exterior details include a continental kit, rear fender skirts, and fender-mounted mirrors as well as brightwork consisting of the hood ornament, bumpers, window trim, B-pillar basket handle, rocker panel moldings, and side moldings. Repair of the hood hinges in 2019 included the installation of polished stainless-steel springs.Black-finished 15" steel wheels wearing Fairlane-crest chrome covers are mounted with Goodyear whitewall tires. A front disc brake conversion kit was installed in June 2019, along with replacement rear wheel cylinders and shocks. Power steering was factory equipment.The cabin features front and rear bench seats that were reupholstered in July 2023 with original-type white vinyl and black tree-pattern cloth inserts as well as color-coordinated vinyl door panels, a black-painted steel dash, and black carpeting overlaid with embroidered Fairlane floor mats. Features include a power-operated front seat, a heater and defroster, a push-button AM radio, a locking glovebox, and quarter vent windows. The car was factory-equipped with SelectAire air conditioning and has been fitted with a contemporary Classic Auto Air compressor and converted to use R134a refrigerant. The air conditioning drain hose was replaced in September 2019.A three-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring fronts a 120-mph speedometer, gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level, indicator lamps for voltage and oil pressure, and a clock. The five-digit odometer shows 2,500 miles, approximately 150 of which were driven by the selling dealer.