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1955 Ford Fairlane

Riverhead, New York

$37,955

1955 Ford Fairlane

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Fairlane

Year

1955

Exterior Color

Red

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

351 Ford Windsor

Condition

Excellent

Description

1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria, Tastefully Built Restomod, Windsor Power, AOD Overdrive This 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria is a beautifully built and thoughtfully upgraded classic that blends timeless 1950s styling with modern performance, comfort, and reliability. Showing 71,800+ miles (not 718,000), this Victoria has clearly benefited from careful ownership and a well-executed build focused on drivability and enjoyment. Under the hood sits a strong 351 Ford Windsor equipped with AFR aluminum heads, a Ford X cam, Edelbrock chrome intake, and a Quick Fuel Technology 735 VS carburetor.

Cooling is handled by a three-core Champion aluminum radiator with auxiliary core, supported by a mechanical fan and an additional electric fan to accommodate the air conditioning. The engine bay is further enhanced with a Borgeson power steering conversion with CFC pump and Classic Auto Air, complete with electric fan control and carb solenoid idle management for smooth operation. Power is delivered through a completely rebuilt AOD automatic transmission featuring heavy-duty Alto Red clutch packs and a Frank Lupo 3000 RPM stall converter.

A balanced driveshaft sends power to a Ford 9-inch rear end with Traction-Lok and 3.55:1 gearing, providing excellent acceleration while maintaining comfortable highway cruising thanks to overdrive. The chassis is equally well sorted with traction bars, air shocks, additional leaf springs, and front and rear sway bars (1 1/8" front, 15/16" rear). Stopping power comes from power disc/drum brakes with a line lock, while 2-inch dropped spindles give the car a confident, planted stance.

Inside, the Victoria features a very nice custom interior highlighted by 1991 Mercury Cougar bucket seats, including a power driver seat, and a two-level center console offering storage, a 12-volt power source, and a centralized fuse and wiring hub. Additional features include a B&M Mega Shifter, Ford Masterpiece gauges, four-way flashers, backup lights, windshield washer system, Juliano banjo steering wheel, and Classic Auto Air A/C. The entire interior floor has been treated with aluminum/butyl sound dampening and moisture barrier, topped with excellent carpeting for a refined ride.

The trunk is equally well finished with carpeted hidden storage, a full-size spare, and a hydraulic jack, showing the same attention to detail found throughout the car. It rides on 15x8 steel wheels with 245/60/15 tires, delivering a clean, period-correct look with modern performance. Finished in 2000 Lincoln Autumn Red Metallic (#6934), the car presents beautifully with a rich, deep color that complements the Fairlane's classic lines.

This Ford Fairlane Victoria is a well-engineered restomod strong, comfortable, and highly usable. Built to be driven and enjoyed, it offers classic style with modern capability, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts who want vintage looks without vintage compromises. While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles.

That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle. Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing.

Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time.

If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information.

Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Restomod, Windsor Power, Overdrive Transmission
Condition: Used
Certified: 0
Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ford Fairlane Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1955–1961
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Before the Fairlane became a mid-size platform, it was the crown jewel of Ford's full-size lineup — a large, chrome-laden car named after Henry Ford's estate that outsold every competitor and defined what an American family car could look like in the 1950s.
This guide covers
✓ 8-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 4 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Ford Fairlane Market Overview

Based on 75 Ford Fairlane listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

75
Listed Now
$42,014
Avg. Asking Price
1955–1969
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Average Range
This car: $37,955
Low: $7,495 High: $550,000
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 64% ◄
Manual 20%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 11% ◄
Good 8%
Fair 3%
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Ford Fairlane Buyer's Guide

Mike Sullivan here. The Ford Fairlane is a name that means different things depending on which decade you're talking about. Most enthusiasts think of the mid-size 1962–1969 Fairlane — the performance platform we've covered separately. But the name started as a full-size prestige designation in 1955, and the original full-size Fairlane of 1955–1961 is a genuinely great car that deserves its own guide.

The full-size Fairlane was Ford's answer to a simple question: what does the buyer who can't quite afford a Mercury want? The answer was chrome, color, and a sense of occasion — and Ford delivered all three in abundance. Named after Fair Lane, Henry Ford's personal estate in Dearborn, the Fairlane carried prestige alongside its specification sheet.

What to Check Before Buying

Fin Area Rust (1957–1959) — Probe the rear fin areas where horizontal chrome joins — water collects here and rusts from inside out.
Lower Quarter Rust — Check lower rear quarters and door bottoms — probe with a pick, not just visual inspection.
Floor Pan Condition — Inspect floor pans from underneath and inside — sill welds are the most common perforation point.
Y-Block Oil Consumption — Test drive at highway speed and watch for blue exhaust smoke — manageable but important to know.
Supercharger (if equipped) — On supercharged 312 cars, verify the McCulloch blower is original and builds boost — seal replacement is available.
Two-Tone Paint Documentation — Verify the paint scheme matches factory records — body tag should confirm original color combination.
Skyliner Mechanism (if applicable) — On Skyliner retractable models, cycle the roof through full open and close — all 10 motors must function.
Chrome Completeness — Inventory all exterior chrome — 1957–1959 cars have extensive trim that is expensive to reproduce correctly.

Common Issues

Rear fin rust on 1957–1959 models from water accumulation in the chrome join areas. Lower quarter and door bottom rust on northern-state cars. Y-block V8 oil consumption from worn valve stem seals — manageable but should be known. FE engine oil leaks from rear main seal on high-mileage cars. Correct two-tone paint documentation can be difficult to verify on repainted cars. Supercharged 312 blower maintenance and seal replacement.

What to Look For

Inspect lower rear quarter panels and door bottoms for rust — these are the structural concern areas on full-size Fords of this era. Check the floor pans from underneath, particularly at the sill welds. On 1957–1959 models, inspect the fin area carefully — water collects in the horizontal fin joins and rusts through from inside. Verify the Y-block or FE engine runs without excessive oil consumption. On supercharged 312 cars, verify the McCulloch supercharger is original and functional — these are rare and the blower adds significant value.

Price Guide

1955–1956 Fairlane sedans and Victoria hardtops: $12,000–$28,000. 1957–1958 Fairlane two-door hardtops: $15,000–$35,000. 1957–1958 Skyliner retractable hardtop: $40,000–$80,000+. Supercharged 312 cars (documented): $35,000–$65,000. 1959–1961 Fairlane hardtops: $12,000–$25,000. 1960 Starliner: $18,000–$38,000. Convertibles add 25–40% across all years.

Did You Know?

The "Fair Lane" name came directly from Henry Ford's 1915 estate in Dearborn, Michigan — a property now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1957 Ford Skyliner was the world's first (and only) production car with a fully retractable hardtop that folded into the trunk — an engineering feat that required 10 electric motors, four power switches, and a mechanism that weighed 800 pounds. The Crown Victoria trim name first appeared on the 1955 Fairlane and remains in Ford's commercial vehicle lineup today, making it one of the longest-lived automotive names in American history.

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