I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
Victoria
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
440 Horsepower Surprise? 1956 Ford Fairlane 500 Victoria
After a major restyle in 1955, Ford changed its products little going into 1956. The Victoria was nearly the top-of-line automobile and was that name given to hardtops (you could go one step further and order the Crown Victoria… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
44k Miles: Two-Tone 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Ford restyled its cars in 1955 and applied the Victoria nameplate to its hardtops as being top-of-the-line. You could go one step further with the Crown Victoria which added the largest chrome bar that traversed the C-pillars and across… more»
Apr 15, 2024 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Victoria 250
During the mid-1950s, it seemed like American auto manufacturers were competing to see who could build the biggest car, while over in Europe, it was a race to build the smallest! Microcars were a hot market during the ’50s,… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 63 Comments
LS-Powered: Custom 1934 Ford Victoria
The beauty of the custom scene is that it allows owners to let their imagination off the leash. The result can be some wild creations, although cars like this 1934 Ford Victoria owe much to subtlety. This classic hides… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Are Prices Crashing? 1939 Lincoln Victoria by Brunn
While the crushing forces of inflation are steadily robbing our pockets of buying power, some segments of the classic car market are experiencing the opposite force of deflation. Like a black hole, the value of vehicles in these segments… more»
Aug 9, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1956 Ford Customline Victoria
Ford’s Second Generation Customline remained in production for a mere two years, with the company slotting it between its Mainline and Fairlane models. It was offered in several versions, the most stylish being the Victoria. This 1956 example is… more»
Jul 31, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Barn Find 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria Coupe
Sometimes choosing a vehicle to write about is a matter of my heart rather than my head. I want to see this truck find a good home, or I want to elevate an extraordinary example of an ordinary car,… more»
Jul 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Custom Camper Included! 1954 Ford Crestline Victoria
Other than the Skyliner with the see-through roof, the Crestline Victoria was Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile in 1954. This beautiful survivor sports coral and white paint which conveniently matches (or vice versa) the Kom-Pak Sportsman camper that comes in tow…. more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Chevy-Powered Restomod! 1951 Ford Victoria
Ford’s 1949 cars were their first all-new models after the conclusion of World War II and the design was in production through 1951 before being updated. The Victoria Coupe was a pillarless 2-door hardtop, also a first. The seller’s… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
33k Mile Black Beauty: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
When I was a squirt, my dad bought a ’56 Parklane Wagon for our growing family. It was Meadowmist Green and Pine Ridge Green and was gorgeous, so I’ve always been partial to 1956 full-sized Fords. Although the Fairlane… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1932 Ford Deluxe Victoria
This 1932 Ford Deluxe Victoria is a stunning classic that was stored in a warehouse for eight years. The seller acknowledges their collection is too big and has made the difficult decision that the Ford needs a new home…. more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Both Ford and Chevrolet rolled out restyled automobiles in 1955 as the competition between the two companies was greater than ever. The Fairlane was the top-line Ford, a counterpoint to Chevy’s Bel Air. And the Fairlane Victoria and Crown… more»
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria
The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into the desirability of a particular classic car. Take this 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria as an example. Since the owner listed this classic… more»
Oct 29, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Leatherback Roof! 1931 Ford Victoria
The 1930-31 Victoria’s were the most elegant of the Model A Fords. The “Vicky’s” – as they became known as – were named after a type of carriage and were a cross between a 2-door sedan and coupe with… more»
