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:

1. Total series output was 626,250 units including both sixes and V-8s.
2. Production was counted by body style only. 254,437 Total.
3. Production was counted by body style only. 173,311 Total.
4. Production was counted by body style only. 113,372 Total.
5. Production was counted by body style only. 33,165 Total.
6. Production was counted by body style only. 1,999 Total.
7. 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