Ford Crestline

The Ford Crestline is an automobile which was produced by Ford in the United States for models years 1952 to 1954.[1][2]

Ford Crestline
1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Model years1952–1954[1]
AssemblyMain Plant
Dearborn, MI[2][1]
Branch Assembly
Twin Cities, MN
Somerville, MA
Richmond, CA
Norfolk, VA
Memphis, TN
Louisville, KY
Long Beach, CA
Kansas City, MO
Edgewater, NJ
Dallas, TX
Chicago, IL
Chester, PA
Buffalo, NY
Atlanta, GA
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size
Body style4-door sedan[1]
2-door hardtop[1]
2-door convertible[1]
4-door station wagon[1]
LayoutFR layout
RelatedLincoln Capri
Mercury Custom
Powertrain
Engine215 cu in (3.5 L) L6
223 cu in (3.7 L) L6[1]
239 cu in (3.9 L) Flathead V8[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 in (2,921 mm) [2]
Length197.8 in (5,024 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,877 mm)
Height62.1 in (1,577 mm)
Curb weight3,173 lb (1,439 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor1949 Ford
SuccessorFord Fairlane[1]

1952

The Crestline was introduced as the top trim level of the 1952 Ford range, above the intermediate-level Customline and base level Mainline.[1] It was offered in Victoria, Sunliner and Country Squire versions with 2-door hardtop, 2-door convertible and 4-door station wagon body styles respectively.[3] Crestlines were offered only with a 239 cu in (3,920 cm3) "flathead" V8 engine.[1]

1953

The Crestline was updated with minor styling and trim changes for 1953.[1] It retained its position as the top trim level in the Ford range while body styles and engine availability also remained unchanged.[1]

1954

For 1954 the Crestline was again updated with minor styling and trim changes.[1] Fordor Sedan and Skyliner versions were added, the latter being a 2-door hardtop with a tinted acrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof.[4] 13,144 were sold in the single year of production, more than the two years of Crown Victoria Skyliner production that would follow. New 223 cu in (3,650 cm3) straight-six and 239 cu in (3,920 cm3) overhead valve V8 engines were offered.[1]

The Crestline was replaced by the Ford Fairlane in the 1955 Ford range.[1]

  • 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
    1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
  • 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria
    1953 Ford Crestline Victoria
  • 1954 Ford Crestline Fordor Sedan
    1954 Ford Crestline Fordor Sedan

References
  1. John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 390 to 393
  2. Flory Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
  3. Big 52 Ford (1952 US Ford sales brochure)
  4. ’54 Ford (1954 US Ford sales brochure)
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