• Seller: Mike M urray (Contact)
• Location: Hudson, Massachuttes
• Mileage: 2,000 Shown
• Chassis #: 1234345
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 429 cui V8
• Transmission: C6 Automatic

Some cars manage to blend vintage charm with modern performance in a way that feels seamless, and this 1956 Ford Parklane Wagon—listed in Hudson, Massachusetts—is a great example of that balance. Offered as a Barn Finds classified with roughly 2,000 miles since its restoration and modification a decade ago, it presents as a well-maintained, nicely upgraded cruiser that still turns heads wherever it goes.

The seller notes that professional paint and interior shops handled the cosmetic restoration, while the mechanical and restomod work was completed by Extreme Rod & Customs (Back Bay Customs) in Maine. Even with the work now ten years old, the car has seen very little road time and appears to have been carefully kept.

Under the hood is a 429 cubic-inch Ford big-block with approximately 2,000 miles on it. It’s fitted with MSD ignition, a Billet Specialties serpentine setup, and a four-barrel carb—an impressive collection of hardware for a wagon built to stand apart. The engine pairs with a C6 automatic transmission feeding an 8.8-inch rear end, giving the Parklane a dependable, modernized drivetrain. It also features air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making it far more usable than a stock mid-’50s wagon.

The suspension setup includes Fatman components, lowered front coils, and rear leaf springs. The seller reports the ride is on the firm side due to low-profile tires and the wagon’s stance, and suggests upgraded dampers or improved isolation would help. The power steering is tight at low speeds, which may be resolved by adjusting the pump pressure, since it’s running a power steering box rather than rack-and-pinion. These are refinements rather than major issues, and they only stand out because the rest of the car has been so thoroughly sorted.

There are only a couple of cosmetic blemishes mentioned: a small paint chip on the front fender and a two-inch crack in one rear side window. Otherwise, the finish and interior—both professionally done—remain major highlights of the build.

Inside, the wagon features a custom interior, Classic Instrument gauges, an Ididit column, and a high-end stereo system with subwoofers. Intro wheels—20×8 in the rear and 19×7 up front—wrapped in BFG G-Force T/A tires add to the car’s modernized look and feel.

With a clean title, low-mileage drivetrain, and stand-out presentation, this Parklane offers a lot to its next caretaker. Would you keep it as-is or dial in the steering and ride for more relaxed cruising?