1955 Ford Mainline & Customline Models
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1955 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. 1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, 2 coat hooks, dome light w/ integral switch, & plain bezel control knobs. Opt pass side sun visor. Opt pass side front door armrest & rear doors armrests (Fordor) or rear sides armrests (Tudor). Opt ashtray in armrests & in back of front seat (Fordor). Single-Tone Dark Gray Metallic instr panel. Black 18" dia 2-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome center horn button) & column. Single elec horn. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Black rubber windshield & rear window molding. No bodyside molding. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
• Mainline Models & Specs - download a print-ready 9-page PDF (here)
• Mainline Color Schemes - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan2 dr, 3 pass Body Style G Body Type 70D Production 8,809 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
Rear compartment (no back seat) for Doctor's bags, salesman's samples, etc., level floor 60.4" wide x 31.9" deep
Std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $1,843.98 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $1,964.75 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
Rear Compartment
• Dark Gray composition board back & side panels, hard-surface, smooth-finish
• Black rubber mat, arrowhead pattern
3 int Trim Upholstery (below)
10 ext Single-Tone (below)
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan2 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 70A Production 76,698 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
Std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $1,978.03 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,098.80 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan
3 int Trim Upholstery (below)
10 ext Single-Tone (below)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan Base 6-cyl price new $1,978.03 (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has std Single-Tone Waterfall Blue ext paint & opt Body Mount Mirror +$5, Wheel Trim Rings (+$ n/a), & White Sidewall Tires +$26.80.
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan4 dr. 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 73A Production 41,794 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
Std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,024.25 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,145.02 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan, Mainline Tudor Sedan, & Mainline Fordor Sedan
3 int Trim Upholstery Trim seat bolster / seat cushion & back
• Black & Gray Stripe Craftweave - A-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
• Blue & White Styletex - AX-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AV-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic Optional
10 ext Single-Tone
• A-code Raven Black • B-code Banner Blue Poly. • C-code Aquatone Blue • D-code Waterfall Blue
• E-code Snowshoe White • F-code Pinetree Green Poly. • G-code Sea Sprite Green
• H-code Neptune Green (Blue) • K-code Buckskin Brown • R-code Torch Red
1955 FORD CUSTOMLINE SERIES
2 models. 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 ashtrays (3 Tudor), 2 coat hooks, bright escutcheon control knobs, dome light w/ integral & front door switches, auto pop-out cigarette lighter, stem hand-wind clock (opt elec), foam rubber seat cushion pads, & passenger-assist straps (Tudor). Color-keyed Single-Tone instr panel & headlining. Black 18" dia 2-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome half-circle horn ring) & column. Dual elec horns. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, belt, & bodyside full-length straight molding. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
• Customline Models & Specs - download a print-ready 9-page PDF (here)
• Customline Color Schemes - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
Two-Tone DB-code Waterfall Blue & Banner Blue Poly. (metallic) ext paint
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan2 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 70B Production 236,575 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
Std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,101.52 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,222.29 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery (below)
10 ext Single-Tone (below)
6 ext Conv Two-Tone (below)
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Base 6-cyl price new $2,101.52 (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has Single-Tone C-code Aquatone Blue ext paint (incld) & opt Body Mount Mirrors +$10 & White Sidewall Tires +$26.80.
Two-Tone CE-code Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White ext paint
1955 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan4 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 73B Production 235,417 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
Std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,145.63 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,266.40 (L.A. Calif.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.30 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan & Customline Fordor Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back
• Brown & Gold Craftweave - AU-code White Vinyl & Dark Copper (Brown) Bodycloth
• Green & Black Craftweave - E-code Med Turq (Green) Vinyl & Dark Turq (Green) Bodycloth
• Blue Diamond Craftweave - C-code Dark Blue Vinyl & Med Blue Bodycloth
• Blue & White Styletex - AX-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AV-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic Optional
10 ext Single-Tone
• A-code Raven Black • B-code Banner Blue Poly. • C-code Aquatone Blue • D-code Waterfall Blue
• E-code Snowshoe White • F-code Pinetree Green Poly. • G-code Sea Sprite Green
• H-code Neptune Green (Blue) • K-code Buckskin Brown • R-code Torch Red
6 ext Conv Two-Tone
• CE-code Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White • GE-code Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White
• KE-code Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White • RE-code Torch Red & Snowshoe White
• DB-code Waterfall Blue & Banner Blue Poly. • HF-code Neptune Green (Blue) & Pinetree Green Poly.
1955 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan Base V-8 price new $2,266.40 (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp 2-bbl single-exh U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Conv Two-Tone DB-code Waterfall Blue & Banner Blue Poly. (metallic) ext paint +$19.35, Body Mount Mirrors +$10, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$14.70, & White Sidewall Tires +$26.80.
Stunning New Fabrics & Vinyl
CRAFTWEAVE
is an unusually durable material of combined nylon, rayon, and cotton. It comes in black and gay striped pattern in Mainline models. In Customline models, the Craftweave is of nylon and rayon. The brown and gold is in checks, with a gold-yarn thread interwoven. The green and black is in wide-spaced "nail-head" pattern, and the blue is in diamond pattern.
RANDOM-TWIST
is a distinctive new pattern for Fairlane Club Sedan and Town Sedan. Random-twist is a luxurious, long-wearing nylon-cotton-metallic yarn combination. The three colors available are brown, green, and blue.
FLAKE-PATTERN
in a brown and a black, is fabric of nylon, rayon, and cotton mixture. With both brown and black, the irregular "snowflake" motif is in white. Brown or black Flake-Pattern is available in Fairlane Victoria and in the Crown Victoria.
VINYL
is of two types . . . a firm type for door kick panels and similar areas, and a resilient type for use on seat cushions and backs. Its pattern varies from quilted to smooth, according to model and application.
STYLETEX
interiors are those combining vinyl and a woven plastic, providing a type of interior that's durable and easy to clean.
