The Crestline was Ford’s top-of-the-line model from 1952 to 1954. It was rebranded as the Fairlane in 1955 and again to the Galaxie in 1959-60. The seller has what appears to be a nice, restorable example sitting in a yard with no indication of whether it runs. Located in Chapin, South Carolina, this symbol of the Baby Boomer era is available here on eBay, where the opening bid of $2,500 has yet to find a taker, with a Buy It Now price available at $4,900.
For 1954, the Crestline (and other Fords) had minor styling updates ahead of an all-new car due out in 1955. Two engines were available, a 223 cubic inch inline-6 and an overhead V8 with a displacement of 239 CI. We assume the latter is in the seller’s car (no photo), as there was no 313-engine offered that year (or any year). In fact, there is no meaningful information provided in the seller’s listing. It reads like AI or marketing speak, such as it would be a “nostalgic choice for car enthusiasts.”
The Crestline was positioned atop the Mainline and Customline modes. Ford built more than 95,000 Victoria Hardtop Coupes, which should include this one. That’s as opposed to the 13,000 or so Skyliner Hardtop Coupes with the see-through acrylic roof panel. The body looks okay on the ’54 Ford, which wears white over blue paint that could stand a redo. The interior is described as “sleek” and “black,” but the photos only show the passenger compartment packed with assorted odds and ends.
Regarding the transmission is a manual, which should be a “3-on-the-tree” if original. The car is said to have “only” have 120,000 miles, but that was a lot for those days without a rebuild. If you’re looking for a Ford project from the first half of the 1950s decade, how does this example suit you?
I like the early to mid 50s cars (50-56) over the later 50s cars (57,58,59). Why is there such a difference in price? This car looks just as nice as a ’57 that we all have seen recently, but this seller will accept $4,900 vs $30,000. Nice car. Looks complete. I wonder if the areas where the paint has worn away could be repainted to blend in with the original paint? I’d keep it stock. No Hot Rods!
AI tells me that two Ford Engines were offered in 1954, the Overhead Valve V8, 239 cu in (3.9 L) and the Overhead Valve Inline-6, 223 cu in (3.7 L).