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, plain bezel control knobs, & dome light. Black 18" dia 2-spoke steering wheel (w/ center chrome horn button) & steering column. Black rubber windshield & rear window moldings & floor mat. Single electric horn. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires. No bodyside molding.
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business SedanBody Style G Body Type 70D Production 8,809 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
2 dr, 3 pass. No back seat—rear compartment (briefcases, sample cases, etc.), 60.4" wide x 31.9" long, level floor.
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 - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
Rear Compartment
• Dark Gray side & back panels: composition board, smooth-surfaced, hard-finished
• Black rubber mat: heavy, patterned
3 Int Trim Upholstery (below)
10 Ext Single-Tone (below)
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor SedanBody Style G Body Type 70A Production 76,698 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
2 dr, 6 pass
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 - view or print 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 price new $1,978.03 w/ std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example has std Single-Tone Waterfall Blue ext paint & opt Body Mount Mirror +$5, Wheel Trim Rings (+$?), & White Sidewall Tires +$26.80.
Single-Tone R-code Torch Red ext paint
1955 Ford Mainline Fordor SedanBody Style G Body Type 73A Production 41,794 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
4 dr. 6 pass
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 - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan, Mainline Tudor Sedan, & Mainline Fordor Sedan
3 Int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back / mat
• Black & Gray Stripe Craftweave - A-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Blue & White Styletex - AX-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AV-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. 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, auto pop-out cigarette lighter, stem-wind clock (opt electric), foam rubber seat cushion pads, & passenger-assist straps (Tudor). Black 18" dia 2-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome half-circle horn ring) & steering column. Black rubber floor mat. Color-keyed headlining & Single-Tone control panel. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, beltline, & bodyside full-length straight moldings. Dual electric horns. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
Two-Tone DB-code Waterfall Blue & Banner Blue Poly. (metallic) ext paint
1955 Ford Customline Tudor SedanBody Style G Body Type 70B Production 236,575 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
2 dr, 6 pass
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 - view or print 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 price new $2,101.52 w/ std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" 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 SedanBody Style G Body Type 73B Production 235,417 Prices Interiors Mech Specs
4 dr, 6 pass
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 - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan & Customline Fordor Sedan
5 Int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back / mat
• Brown & Gold Craftweave - AU-code White Vinyl & Dark Copper (Brown) Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Green & Black Craftweave - E-code Med Turquoise (Green) Vinyl & Dark Turquoise (Green) Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Blue Diamond Craftweave - C-code Dark Blue Vinyl & Med Blue Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Blue & White Styletex - AX-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AV-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. 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 Conventional 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 price new $2,266.40 w/ std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" 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.
