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A new design would be offered in 1957.The American Ford line of cars gained a new body for 1955 to keep up with surging Chevrolet and Plymouth (automobile), although it remained similar to the 1952 Ford underneath. The Mileage Maker I6 was bumped up to 223\u00a0CID (3.7\u00a0L) for 120\u00a0hp (89\u00a0kW) and the new-for-1954 Y-block V8 was now offered in two sizes:  Standard Fords used a 272\u00a0CID (4.5\u00a0L) version with 162\u00a0hp (121\u00a0kW) with 2-barrel carburetor and single exhaust or 182\u00a0hp with 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, but the large 292\u00a0CID (4.8\u00a0L) unit from the Thunderbird was also offered, boasting 193\u00a0hp (144\u00a0kW).Apart from the engine changes, customers were sure to notice the new Fairlane, which replaced the Crestline as the top trim level, while a new Crown Victoria-style featured a chrome “basket handle” across the familiar (and continued) “Victoria” hardtop roof, which originally appeared on the Mercury XM-800 concept car. This use of a styling feature to visually separate the front of the passenger compartment from the rear reappeared on the 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird, the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, the Ford Fairmont Futura and Mercury Zephyr Z-7 coupes.  The company now marketed three different rooflines on its two-door models; the tall two-pillar Mainline, Customline, and Fairlane sedans, pillarless hardtop Fairlane Victoria and the chrome-pillar Fairlane Crown Victoria. The Fairlane Crown Victoria was also offered with a transparent “skylighted” top.[2] New brakes were used 11-inch (280\u00a0mm) drums.[3] Also, Fords had a new frame, but still with five cross members.[3]The Fords introduced for 1955 also featured the panoramic windshields found on Oldsmobiles, Buicks and Cadillacs the previous year.With this panoramic windshield the A-pillars have a vertical angle.this gives the driver more panoramic visibility.For the first time, Ford offered seat belts as a dealer option (not factory installed, with instructions provided by a Service Bulletin).[4] Also new for 1955 was Ford’s first factory installed air conditioner. This \u201cSelect Aire\u201d option featured an integrated heater core and evaporator coil unit within the dash and cold air discharge vents located on top of the dash[5] on either side of the radio speaker. The “Select Aire” design was carried over to the 1956 models[6] with slightly different cold air vents in the same location as on the 1955 models. The condenser was mounted in front of the radiator as in later cars.The 1955 Fords were marketed under separate names for each of the three trim levels: Ford Mainline, Ford Customline and Ford Fairlane. Station wagons were offered as a separate series for the first time for 1955.[7]:\u200ap 395\u200a The Ranch Wagon and Custom Ranch Wagon were 2 door wagons while the Country Sedan and Country Squire models were 4 door wagons, the latter featuring wooden appliqu\u00e9 side mouldings.[7]:\u200app 394\u2013395\u200a A sedan delivery variant was marketed as the Ford Courier.1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner1955 Ford Fairlane Crown VictoriaRear of a 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria1958-60 Australian built Customline with revised grilleTable of ContentsEngines[edit]Engines[edit]Australian production[edit]References[edit]Further reading[edit]External links[edit]Engines[edit]engine displacement, type, carburetor typemax. power at rpmcompression ratioAvailable transmissions223\u00a0cu\u00a0in (3.7\u00a0L) Mileage Maker I6 1-barrel120\u00a0bhp (89\u00a0kW; 122\u00a0PS) @ 4,0007.5 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive3-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”272\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.5\u00a0L) Y-block V8 2-barrel162\u00a0bhp (121\u00a0kW; 164\u00a0PS) @ 4,4007.6 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive3-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”292\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.8\u00a0L) Y-block V8 4-barrel Interceptor (Police)188\u00a0bhp (140\u00a0kW; 191\u00a0PS) @ 4,4007.6 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive3-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”[8][9]       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4The eggcrate grille featured on the 1955 cars was widened into a series of rectangles for 1956, but this subtle exterior change was nothing compared to Ford’s adoption of a 12-volt electrical system, with a six volt system optional. The Crown Victoria Skyliner’s sales were plummeting with just 603 made, and it would be replaced by a convertible the next year.  A new addition at midyear was the “Town Victoria” 4-door hardtop model which, along with the new Customline Victoria 2-door hardtop, were meant to compete with the Chevrolet Bel Air and Plymouth Belvedere. The Parklane, a Fairlane trimmed Tudor station wagon, was added to compete with the Chevrolet Nomad. There were new convenience options, such as a new air-conditioner system, a new heater, and a nine-tube signal-seeking radio.[10]  Instead of gauges, instrument cluster warning lights for oil pressure and ammeter were standard.[11]Victoria hardtop coupes now adopted the lower, sleeker roofline used by both 1955 and 1956 Crown Victoria,  sans the wide chrome roof trim.The Lifeguard safety package \u2014 consisting of seat belts, a padded dashboard, safety door locks,  a deep-dish steering wheel, and a breakaway rearview mirror \u2014 was introduced.[1][12] The option was a slow-seller. The optional air conditioner, which remained expensive and thus a slow seller, was totally revamped; the compressor was now housed beneath the hood[13] and the cooling vents were moved to atop the dashboard (it could not be ordered on the Thunderbird[1]).1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria two-door hardtop1956 Ford Six-Passenger Country Sedan1957 Australian built Customline with revised grille       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Engines[edit]engine displacement, type, carburetor typemax. power at rpmmax. torque at rpm       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4compression ratioAvailable transmissions223\u00a0cu\u00a0in (3.7\u00a0L) Mileage Maker I6 1-barrel(all models)137\u00a0bhp (102\u00a0kW; 139\u00a0PS) @ 4200202\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (274\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 1600-26008.0 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive3-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”272\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.5\u00a0L) Y-block V8 2-barrel(Mainline and Customline)173\u00a0bhp (129\u00a0kW; 175\u00a0PS) @ 4400260\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (353\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 24008.0 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive272\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.5\u00a0L) Y-block V8 2-barrel(Mainline and Customline)176\u00a0bhp (131\u00a0kW; 178\u00a0PS) @ 4400264\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (358\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 24008.4 to 13-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”292\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.8\u00a0L) Thunderbird V8 4-barrel(Fairlane and Station Wagons)(Mainline and Customline, since mid-year )200\u00a0bhp (149\u00a0kW; 203\u00a0PS) @ 4600285\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (386\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 26008.0 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive292\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.8\u00a0L) Thunderbird V8 4-barrel(Fairlane and Station Wagons)(Mainline and Customline, since mid-year )202\u00a0bhp (151\u00a0kW; 205\u00a0PS) @ 4600289\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (392\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 26008.4 to 13-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”312\u00a0cu\u00a0in (5.1\u00a0L)  Interceptor V8 4-barrel(police only)210\u00a0bhp (157\u00a0kW; 213\u00a0PS) @ 4600312\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (423\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 26008.0 to 13-speed manual (column-shift)3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive312\u00a0cu\u00a0in (5.1\u00a0L)  Interceptor V8 4-barrel(police only)215\u00a0bhp (160\u00a0kW; 218\u00a0PS) @ 4600317\u00a0lb\u22c5ft (430\u00a0N\u22c5m) @ 26008.4 to 13-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”312\u00a0cu\u00a0in (5.1\u00a0L)  Thunderbird Special V8 4-barrel(Fairlane and Station Wagons, since mid-year )225\u00a0bhp (168\u00a0kW; 228\u00a0PS)9.0 to 13-speed automatic (column-shift) “Fordomatic”[14][15][16][17][18][19]Australian production[edit]The 1955 Ford was also produced by Ford Australia which offered it as a V8 Customline 4-door sedan and as a V8 Mainline 2-door coupe utility.[20]:\u200app 131\u2013132\u200a The latter body style was developed in Australia utilising an imported convertible chassis strengthened for load carrying.[20]:\u200ap 136\u200a A limited number of Customline wagons was also built.[20]:\u200ap 137\u200aThe 1955 model was the first Australian Ford to receive the new overhead-valve “Y-block” V8 engine, and went on sale at the end of July 1955.[21] Australian Customlines and Mainlines received the 1956 US Ford facelift and then further makeovers in 1957 and 1958 with the final series utilizing the grille from 1955 Meteor of Canada.[20]:\u200app 131\u2013132\u200a The 1957s, introduced in September 1957, were also available with the Fordomatic automatic transmission, and local parts content had been increased to 80\u00a0percent.[22]By 1958 the Customline was being marketed as the Ford V8 Fordomatic when supplied with automatic transmission.[23][24] 1958 was also when the larger, 292\u00a0cu\u00a0in (4.79\u00a0L) V8 engine was introduced.[25] Australian production ended the following year with the introduction of the 1959 US Ford which was locally produced in Custom 300, Fairlane 500 and Ranch Wagon models.[26]References[edit]^ a b c Flory Jr., J. “Kelly” (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN\u00a0978-0-7864-3229-5.^ 1955 Ford brochure, page 4, www.oldcarbrochures.com Retrieved 24 April 2015^ a b “Directory Index: Ford\/1955_Ford\/1955_Ford_Foldout”. Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved 2012-05-31.^ 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Retrieved from auto.howstuffworks.com^ “Classic Car Air Conditioning of the 1950s!”. eBay.com. Archived from the original on 2008-08-29. Retrieved from reviews.ebay.com on 16\u00a0February 2010^ Ford\u2019s new Select Aire Conditioner \u20131956 Ford Fairlane sales brochure, page 17 Retrieved from storm.oldcarmanualproject.com on 16\u00a0February 2010^ a b John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, revised 4th edition.Krause Publications, Iola, WI, 2002^  “1955 Ford Police & Emergency Vehicles, p8”. lov2xlr8.no. Retrieved July 28, 2022.^  “1955 Ford Full line Brochure, p23”. oldcarborchures.org. 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