1955 Ford Fairlane
In its debut year, the 1955 Ford Fairlane

1955 Ford Fairlane

First introduced in 1955 as Ford's top of the line trim level for the full sized model, the new Ford Fairlane was named after Henry Ford’s Fair Lane mansion in Dearborn. As top of the line, the ’55 Fairlane included chrome around the window and “A” pillar moldings (hardtop and sunliner), chrome brows on the headlight doors and chrome side molding, plus all customline trim and optional was the flashy two-tone paint scheme. The Fairlane was offered in six different body styles and flavors, from the rare plastic top Crown Victoria, to the convertible Sunliner and steel-top Victoria hardtop coupe, and traditional sedans.      

1955 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
T 73C 4 Dr Town Sedan $1,960 3,134 lbs Note 2
T 70C 2 Dr Club Sedan $1,914 3,088 lbs Note 3
T 60B 2 Dr Victoria Hardtop $2,095 3,184 lbs Note 4
T 64A 4 Dr Crown Victoria $2,202 3,246 lbs Note 5
T 64B 2 Dr Crn. Vic. Skyliner $2,272 3,264 lbs Note 6
T 76B 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible $2,224 3,248 lbs Note 7
Fairlane V-8 Series
T 73C 4 Dr Town Sedan $2,060 3,268 lbs Note 2
T 70C 2 Dr Club Sedan $2,014 3,222 lbs Note 3
T 60B 2 Dr Victoria Hardtop $2,195 3,318 lbs Note 4
T 64A 4 Dr Crown Victoria $2,302 3,380 lbs Note 5
T 64B 2 Dr Crn. Vic. Skyliner $2,372 3,388 lbs Note 6
T 76B 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible $2,324 3,282 lbs Note 7
Notes: Total series output was 626,250 units including both sixes and V-8s. Production was counted by body style only. 254,437 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 173,311 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 113,372 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 33,165 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 1,999 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 49,966 Total.

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Fairlane 115.5 in 198.5 in 75.9 in 58 in 56 in 6.70 x 15
 
   
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