
For consignment, a 1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 door hardtop showing 64,378 miles, but the true miles are unknown. As one of the most common and desirable cars of the mid-50's, rivaling even Chevrolet's Tri-Fives, having a Ford that's just a bit different from the rest makes this car worthy of consideration, and this one is a custom example!
Exterior
Long before the custom touches hit your brain, the Plum Purple paint does, a shade that Elvis and Prince would have likely approved of. The headlight housing leans forward around the inset lights, then sends the body line back where it is quickly interrupted
Vehicle Description
For consignment, a 1956 Ford Customline Victoria 2 door hardtop showing 64,378 miles, but the true miles are unknown. As one of the most common and desirable cars of the mid-50's, rivaling even Chevrolet's Tri-Fives, having a Ford that's just a bit different from the rest makes this car worthy of consideration, and this one is a custom example!
Exterior
Long before the custom touches hit your brain, the Plum Purple paint does, a shade that Elvis and Prince would have likely approved of. The headlight housing leans forward around the inset lights, then sends the body line back where it is quickly interrupted by an iconic body trim piece that starts on the fender and sweeps down in dramatic motion to the door where in then bounces like a ping pong ball straight back along the remaining and sizable length of the car but not without feature faux vents in the back. The elongated rear bumper holds a spare wheel in a chrome and body colored case and the rockers are adorned with side pipes. Both the front window and rear glass wrap around the car and as such, shrink the pillars to create an open greenhouse under a sloping roofline. A custom grille, color matched wheel coverings, wide white walls, and white accent under the cabin present as show worthy, but get close and note cracking paint throughout.
Interior
White pleated panels dress up the doors along with a die as the window crank handle and both door panels are in nice condition, setting the vibe which continues on the big, split bench up front and wide, white bench in back. Purple carpet breaks the monochromatic coverage of the cabin which continues up front where a white steering wheel front a white dash replete with dice as knobs and a giant version on the column shifter. Black faced gauges look great and purple pinstriping along the white painted dash add a bit of flair. There's an AM/FM/Cassette player under the dash where the footwells are lined in more pleated white vinyl and purple carpeted mats are there to protect the floor. The trunk is similarly dressed and show worthy!
Drivetrain
A solid white panel lines the underside of the hood over a purple highlighted 292ci V8 with an Edelbrock intake topped by three 2-barrel carburetors. A Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic backs the engine up and routes power to the Ford 9" in back.
Undercarriage
Relatively clean and dry underneath with some typical surface rust and just a drop or two of residual oil. Dual exhaust travels through stock style mufflers on their way to chrome tips out back and drum brakes are employed on all four wheels. Suspension is simply coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
This purple cruiser has a bright interior, not just because of the expanses of window acreage, but by the solid white coverage, including the perforated headliner above. We grab the dice and roll the car into drive, finding the 292 accommodating on the test loop and six barrels on top providing enough gas to sustain decent power. 75 series white walls on 15-inch wheels do well to smooth road imperfections and the car tracks straight. We note the wipers are weak and the clock is not working but all other functions operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This car puts the "custom" in Customline with a wild color inside and out, clean lines, ornamental side pipes, and frenched tail lights that set it apart from the thousands of other Customlines out there. It's time to start a purple reign of your own with this stunning 1956!
M6NV105374
M-292ci V8
6-1956
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
V-Customline Victoria 2 Door Hardtop
105374-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 64C-Customline Tudor Victoria Hardtop
COLOR KE-Fiesta Red & Colonial White
TRIM BL-White Vinyl & Red Bodycloth
PRODUCTION CODE 30J22447C-September 30th
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Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Plum Purple
- Interior Color:
- White
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
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Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.