1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Base V-8 price new $2,222.29 (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp 2-bbl single-exh (opt dual) 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 std Single-Tone G-code Sea Sprite Green ext paint (incld) & opt Fordomatic Dr +$178.20, Console-Range AM Radio +$87.50, Body Mount Mirrors +$10, & Dual Exhaust (+$ n/a).
1955 Ford Car & Accessory Original Prices
Std I-6 & std V-8 base model suggested retail prices, delivery included, options extra
NOTE The car is named "1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Transparent Top" but it was soon commonly called Skyliner, like the 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner & 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner models. The transparent top was a +$69.49 option on the 1955 Ford Crown Victoria (Body Type 64A) that then made the 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Transparent Top (Body Type 64B) car. Dealerships abbreviated the name to T/P or T/T. T/T car prices include the top.
1955-1956 Ford New Car Prices - download a print-ready 1-page PDF (here)
NOTE 1955 std engines are Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code & Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code
Engine Prices - download a print-ready 1-page PDF (here)
• Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code (incld in I-6 vehicle price)
std all models, all drives
• Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp 2-bbl single-exh (dual Fairlane & stn wagon) U-code
($120.77 incld in V-8 vehicle price) over std Ford I-block Six 223-cid 120-hp A-code
std all models, all drives
• Ford Y-block "Special V-8" 272-cid 182-hp 4-bbl dual-exh M-Code
("Power Pack," Holley's name for the 4-bbl carb & a common street name for the eng)
$14.70 over std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code plus required Fordomatic $178.20 = $192.90 Total
opt Fairlane & stn wagon
(not avail Mainline, Customline, or Courier)
• Thunderbird Special V-8 292-cid 193-hp (198-hp w/ Fordomatic) 4-bbl dual-exh P-code few installed
$100 over std Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp U-code
opt Fairlane & stn wagon, all drives
(not avail Mainline, Customline, or Courier)
• Ford (Police) Interceptor Y-8 292-cid 188-hp 4-bbl dual-exh P-code, all drives late model-year
$250 [est] over std Ford Y-block V8 272-cid 162-hp U-code
opt Police & Emerg Mainline, Customline, & stn wagon; all drives
(not avail Fairlane, not offered to public)
SPECIAL EQUIP INCLD
• Exhaust Deflectors (pair), turned-down or flared-out styles, chrome plated $6
• Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Dr $178.20
• Swift Sure Power Brakes w/ "Swift Sure Ford Power Brakes" Script Brake Pedal $34.40
• 4-Way Power Seat $64.50
• Power-Lift Windows $102.20
• Console Range Radio $87.50
Motorola AM, 5MF Ford FDH-18805-B2, 6-tube (5 + rectifier), black pushbuttons, tune control, or
Bendix AM, R5BF Ford FDH-18805-B2, 6-tube (5 + rectifier), black pushbuttons, tune control,
w/ 6 x 9" speaker & Front Fender Antenna (right)
• Super Range Radio $99.50
Motorola AM, 5FM8 Ford FDH-18805-A , 8-tube (7 + rectifier), chrome pushbuttons, tune control,
w/ 6 x 9" speaker & Front Fender Antenna (right)
• Rear Seat Radio Speaker (package tray) w/ Adjusting Switch (instr panel) $ _____
• Rear Mount De Luxe Antenna (left rear quarter panel), manual, telescoping, chrome plated $12 [est]
• SelectAir Conditioner $435 [est] cools, heats, defrosts, & ventilates (not avail in Thunderbird)
requires V-8 eng ($120.77), Fordomatic Drive ($178.20), & 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires ($20)
• Rear Window Defroster (in package tray) & Switch (instr panel), electric blower type $ _____
• Electric Clock, electrically-wound, tick-tick second hand, adjust-speed control, illuminated $15.10
• Automatic Lighter, cigarette, auto pop-out $ _____
• Tissue Dispenser, under instr panel, swings out, chrome plated facing, std imperial US size box $ _____
• Turn Signal Indicator (inst panel light), light flashes w/ turn signal operation, auto cancel $15.26
• See-Clear Windshield Washer, left foot pedal w/ rubber bellows pump activates spray (twin-jet nozzle on hood) $9.59
• Styletex Trim, seat upholstery w/ vinyl bolsters & woven plastic backs & cushions $30.53
• "Unique" Style-Tone Two-Tone Paint, Fairlane & 8-Pass Country Sedan (only) $26.90
• Outside Visor (windshield), painted roof color, front edge & sides stainless steel trim $ _____
• Side Shades, Tudor Sedan, Club Sedan, (4) (side windows), stainless steel $ _____
• Side Shades, Fordor Sedan, Town Sedan, (4), " $ _____
• Spotlight–Right, " $ _____
• Spotlight w/ Mirror–Left, " $ _____
• Spotlight w/ Mirror–Right, " $ _____
• Body Mount Mirror (door, left or right), chrome plated, no gasket was installed by Ford $5
• Road Lamps (pair), fog, rain, or snow $ _____
(mount top of front bumper, outsides of bumperettes), chrome plated, sealed beam bulbs, instr panel switch
• Back-Up Lights (pair) (integrated above tail lights), auto switched on/off w/ reverse gear operation $8.10
• Front Bumper Wing Guards, (left & right), chrome plated $24 [est]
• Rear Deck Guard (rear pumper), chrome plated $ $24 [est]
• Rear Bumper Wing Guards (left & right), chrome plated $24 [est]
• Door Edge Guards 4-dr stainless steel $ ____
• Sport-Spare Wheel Carrier $110.95
painted cover, gravel deflectors, & light cover; hubcap opening, opens left, adds 10" to length, supports bumper jack use
• Rocker Panel Trim (pair, left & right), stainless steel $16
• Front Fender Shields (pair, left & right), ornaments, stainless steel $ _____
• Rear Fender Shields (pair, left & right), lower body color, s/s stone guard, rubber seal to body $18.30
• Wheel Trim Rings (4), stainless steel $ _____
• Ford Crest Wheel Covers (4), Ford crest centerpiece, stainless steel $14.70
• Wire Wheel Covers (4), installs over & reveals std hubcaps, chrome plated $34.40
• White Sidewall Tires (5), +/- 2-3/4-inch wide white sidewalls $26.80
• Undercoat $25
• Curb Finders (pair) $1
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Black 18" dia 2-spoke steering wheel w/ chrome half-circle horn ring. Dual electric horns
1955 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan invoice
Lewis County Motor Co. (building photo 2021)
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Green & Black Craftweave" E-code Med Turq (Green) Vinyl & Dark Turq (Green) Bodycloth int trim upholstery
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Beautiful!
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Passenger assist straps
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Trunk mat: plaid design, felt-backed
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Ford Y-block V-8 272-cid 162-hp 2-bbl single-exh (opt dual) U-code eng
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
1955 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan data plate
SERIAL NUMBER
U ENGINE TYPE - Ford Y-block V-8 (272-cid 162-hp)
5 MODEL YEAR - 1955
P ASSEMBLY PLANT - Twin City (St. Paul), Minnesota
G BODY (STYLE) - Mainline/Customline Tudor/Fordor
158589 CONSECUTIVE UNIT NO. (starting at 100001) - the 58,589th vehicle (of all models) assembled so far, at the St. Paul plant, for the 1955 model-year
70B BODY (TYPE) - Customline Tudor Sedan
H COLOR (BODY) - Neptune Green (Blue)
E TRIM (INTERIOR COLOR) - "Green & Black Craftweave" Med Turq (Green) Vinyl & Dark Turq (Green) Bodycloth
PRODUCTION CODE
3 DAY OF THE MONTH scheduled for assembly - on or about the 3rd (a Tuesday)
E MONTH scheduled for assembly - May (1955)
5009C SCHEDULED ITEM NO. - [not determined by editor]
