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{{see also|Ford Mainline|Ford Customline|Ford Fairlane (Americas)|label 3=Ford Fairlane|Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner|Ford Crown Victoria|Ford Ranch Wagon|Ford Country Sedan|Ford Country Squire|Ford Parklane|Ford Courier}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = 1955 Ford
| image = 1955 Ford Crown Victoria 2.jpg
| caption = 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
| manufacturer = [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
| production = 1954&ndash;1956
| model_years = 1955&ndash;1956
| predecessor = [[1952 Ford]]
| successor = [[1957 Ford]]
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| assembly = {{ubl
|Main plant
|[[Dearborn, MI]] ([[Ford River Rouge complex|⇗]])<ref name="Flory Jr. 2008" />
|Branch Assembly
|[[Twin Cities, MN]] ([[Twin Cities Assembly Plant|⇗]])
|[[Somerville, MA]] ([[Somerville Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Richmond, CA]] ([[Ford Richmond Plant|⇗]])
|[[Norfolk, VA]] ([[Norfolk Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Memphis, TN]] ([[Memphis Branch Assembly Plant|⇗]])
|[[Louisville, KY]] ([[Louisville Assembly Plant|⇗]])
|[[Long Beach, CA]] ([[Long Beach Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Kansas City, MO]] ([[Kansas City Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Edgewater, NJ]] ([[Edgewater Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Mahwah, NJ]] ([[Mahwah Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Dallas, TX]] ([[Dallas Branch Assembly Plant|⇗]])
|[[Chicago, IL]] ([[Chicago Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Chester, PA]] ([[Chester Assembly|⇗]])
|[[Buffalo, NY]] ([[Buffalo Branch Assembly Plant|⇗]])
|[[Atlanta, GA]] ([[Atlanta Assembly|⇗]])
|Worldwide
|[[Broadmeadows]], [[Victoria_(state)|VIC]], [[Australia]] ([[Broadmeadows Assembly Plant|⇗]]) ([[Oceania]] only)
}}
| body_style = 2-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] (Tudor, Club Sedan)<br>2-door [[Coupe#Business coupe|business sedan]] (Tudor)<br>4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] (Fordor, Town Sedan)<br>2-door [[hardtop]] (Victoria)<br>2-door [[hardtop]] with chrome pillar ([[Ford Crown Victoria#1955–1956|Crown Victoria]])<br>2-door [[hardtop]] with chrome pillar & glass roof ([[Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner|Crown Victoria Skyliner]])<br>4-door [[hardtop]] (Fordor Victoria)<br> 2-door [[Convertible (car)|convertible]] (Sunliner)<br> 2-door [[station wagon]]<br>([[Ford Ranch Wagon|Ranch Wagon]], [[Ford Parklane|Parklane]]) <br> 4-door [[station wagon]]<br>([[Ford Country Sedan|Country Sedan]], [[Ford Country Squire|Country Squire]])<br> 2-door [[sedan delivery]] ([[Ford Courier|Courier]]) <br> 2-door [[coupe utility]] ([[Australia]])
| class = [[Full-size Ford]]
| length = {{convert|198.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|75.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|115.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3080-3262|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}
| engine = 223&nbsp;CID (3.7&nbsp;L) ''[[Ford Straight-6 engine|OHV]]'' [[Straight-6|I6]]<br/>272&nbsp;CID (4.5&nbsp;L) ''[[Ford Y-block engine|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]<br/>292&nbsp;CID (4.8&nbsp;L) ''[[Ford Y-block engine|T-bird]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]]<br/>312&nbsp;CID (5.1&nbsp;L) ''[[Ford Y-block engine|T-bird]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] (1956)
| transmission = * 3-speed manual 
* 3-speed manual plus overdrive 
* [[Ford-O-Matic]] 3-speed automatic
}}
The '''1955 Ford''' is an [[automobile]] which was produced by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] in the [[United States]] for the 1955 model year and, in revised form, for the 1956 model year.  A new design would be offered in [[1957 Ford|1957]].

==1955==
The American Ford line of [[Automobile|car]]s gained a new body for 1955 to keep up with surging [[Chevrolet]] and [[Plymouth (automobile)|Plymouth]], although it remained similar to the [[1952 Ford]] underneath. The ''[[Ford Straight-6 engine|Mileage Maker]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]] was bumped up to 223&nbsp;CID (3.7&nbsp;L) for 120&nbsp;hp (89&nbsp;kW) and the new-for-1954 ''[[Ford Y-block engine|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] was now offered in two sizes:  Standard Fords used a 272&nbsp;CID (4.5&nbsp;L) version with 162&nbsp;hp (121&nbsp;kW) with 2-barrel carburetor and single exhaust or 182&nbsp;hp with 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, but the large 292&nbsp;CID (4.8&nbsp;L) unit from the [[Ford Thunderbird (first generation)|Thunderbird]] was also offered, boasting 193&nbsp;hp (144&nbsp;kW).

Apart from the engine changes, customers were sure to notice the new [[Ford Fairlane (Americas)|Fairlane]], which replaced the Crestline as the top trim level, while a new [[Ford Crown Victoria|Crown Victoria]]-style featured a chrome "basket handle" across the familiar (and continued) "[[Victoria (carriage)|Victoria]]" hardtop roof, which originally appeared on the [[Mercury XM-800]] concept car. This use of a styling feature to visually separate the front of the passenger compartment from the rear reappeared on the 1977-1979 [[Ford Thunderbird (seventh generation)|Ford Thunderbird]], the [[Ford LTD Crown Victoria]], the [[Ford Fairmont]] Futura and [[Mercury Zephyr]] Z-7 coupes.  The company now marketed three different rooflines on its two-door models; the tall two-pillar Mainline, [[Ford Customline|Customline]], and Fairlane sedans, pillarless hardtop Fairlane Victoria and the chrome-pillar Fairlane Crown Victoria. The Fairlane Crown Victoria was also offered with a transparent "skylighted" top.<ref>[http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1955_Ford/1955_Ford_Brochure/dirindex.html 1955 Ford brochure, page 4, www.oldcarbrochures.com] Retrieved 24 April 2015</ref> New brakes were used {{convert|11|in|mm|adj=on}} drums.<ref name="oldcarbrochures1955">{{cite web|url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1955_Ford/1955_Ford_Foldout/1955%20Ford%20Foldout-05.html |title=Directory Index: Ford/1955_Ford/1955_Ford_Foldout |publisher=Oldcarbrochures.com |access-date=2012-05-31}}</ref> Also, Fords had a new frame, but still with five cross members.<ref name="oldcarbrochures1955"/>

The Fords introduced for 1955 also featured the panoramic windshields found on [[Oldsmobile]]s, [[Buick]]s and [[Cadillac]]s the previous year.
With this panoramic windshield the A-pillars have a vertical angle.
this gives the driver more panoramic visibility.

For the first time, Ford offered [[seat belts]] as a dealer option (not factory installed, with instructions provided by a Service Bulletin).<ref>[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1955-1956-ford-fairlane-crown-victoria4.htm 1955-1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria] Retrieved from auto.howstuffworks.com</ref> Also new for 1955 was Ford's first factory installed [[air conditioning|air conditioner]]. This “Select Aire” option featured an integrated heater core and evaporator coil unit within the dash and cold air discharge vents located on top of the dash<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.ebay.com/Classic-Car-Air-Conditioning-of-the-1950-apos-s_W0QQugidZ10000000001544296 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20080829225608/http://reviews.ebay.com/Classic-Car-Air-Conditioning-of-the-1950-apos-s_W0QQugidZ10000000001544296 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-08-29 |title=Classic Car Air Conditioning of the 1950s! |publisher=eBay.com }} Retrieved from reviews.ebay.com on 16&nbsp;February 2010</ref> on either side of the radio speaker. The "Select Aire" design was carried over to the 1956 models<ref>[http://storm.oldcarmanualproject.com/ford/fairlane/1956/56Ffl-16-17.jpg Ford’s new Select Aire Conditioner –1956 Ford Fairlane sales brochure, page 17] Retrieved from storm.oldcarmanualproject.com on 16&nbsp;February 2010</ref> with slightly different cold air vents in the same location as on the 1955 models. The condenser was mounted in front of the radiator as in later cars.

The 1955 Fords were marketed under separate names for each of the three trim levels: [[Ford Mainline]], [[Ford Customline]] and [[Ford Fairlane (Americas)|Ford Fairlane]]. Station wagons were offered as a separate series for the first time for 1955.<ref name=gunnell>John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975, revised 4th edition.Krause Publications, Iola, WI, 2002</ref>{{rp|p 395}} The [[Ford Ranch Wagon|Ranch Wagon]] and Custom Ranch Wagon were 2 door wagons while the Country Sedan and [[Ford Country Squire|Country Squire]] models were 4 door wagons, the latter featuring wooden appliqué side mouldings.<ref name=gunnell/>{{rp|pp 394–395}} A [[sedan delivery]] variant was marketed as the [[Ford Courier]].

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File:1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner.JPG|1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
File:1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria in Tropical Rose, Front Right, 06-09-2023.jpg|1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
File:1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria in Tropical Rose, Rear Right, 06-09-2023.jpg|1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria, rear view
File:1955 Meteor Rideau (7594600304).jpg|1955 [[Meteor (automobile)|Meteor]] (Canada)
File:1958 Ford V8 Customline sedan (Australia).jpg|1958-60 Australian built Customline with revised grille
File:1955FordFairlaine.jpg|1955 Ford Fairlane 4 Door Sedan in Sandalwood Tan
</gallery>
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=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
![[engine displacement]], [[engine configuration|type]], [[carburetor]] type
!max. power at rpm 
![[compression ratio]]
!Available transmissions
|-
|{{convert|223|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Straight-6 engine#223|Mileage Maker]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]] 1-barrel
|{{convert|120|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,000
| 7.5 to 1
| 
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|272|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#272|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 2-barrel
|{{convert|162|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,400
| 7.6 to 1
| 
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|292|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#292|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel Interceptor (Police)
|{{convert|188|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,400
| 7.6 to 1
| 
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
! colspan="4" |
<ref name="lov2xlr8police1955"> {{cite web|url= https://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/ford/55p/55p.html |title=1955 Ford Police & Emergency Vehicles, p8
|website=lov2xlr8.no |access-date=July 28, 2022}}</ref>
<ref name="oldcarbrochures1955FordPrestige"> {{cite web|url= http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Ford/1955_Ford/1955-Ford-Full-Line-Prestige-Brochure/index.html |title=1955 Ford Full line Brochure, p23|website=oldcarborchures.org |access-date=July 28, 2022}}</ref>
|}

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==1956==
The eggcrate grille featured on the 1955 cars was widened into a series of rectangles for 1956, but this subtle exterior change was nothing compared to Ford's adoption of a 12-volt electrical system, with a six volt system optional. The [[Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner|Crown Victoria Skyliner]]'s sales were plummeting with just 603 made, and it would be replaced by a convertible the next year.  A new addition at midyear was the "Town Victoria" 4-door hardtop model which, along with the new [[Ford Customline|Customline Victoria]] 2-door hardtop, were meant to compete with the [[Chevrolet Bel Air]] and [[Plymouth Belvedere]]. The Parklane, a Fairlane trimmed Tudor station wagon, was added to compete with the [[Chevrolet Nomad]]. There were new convenience options, such as a new air-conditioner system, a new heater, and a nine-tube signal-seeking radio.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/Ford/1956-Ford/1956-Ford-Folder/1956-Ford-Foldout-03 |title=1956 Ford Foldout-03 |access-date=2015-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227222526/http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/Ford/1956-Ford/1956-Ford-Folder/1956-Ford-Foldout-03 |archive-date=2015-02-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Instead of gauges, instrument cluster warning lights for oil pressure and [[ammeter]] were standard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956_Ford_Owners_Manual/1956%20Ford%20Owners%20Manual-10.html |title=Directory Index: Ford/1956 Ford/1956_Ford_Owners_Manual |publisher=Oldcarbrochures.com |access-date=2012-05-31}}</ref>

Victoria hardtop coupes now adopted the lower, sleeker roofline used by both 1955 and 1956 Crown Victoria,  sans the wide chrome roof trim.

The [[Lifeguard (automobile safety)|Lifeguard]] safety package — consisting of seat belts, a padded dashboard, safety door locks,  a deep-dish steering wheel, and a breakaway rearview mirror — was introduced.<ref name="Flory Jr. 2008">{{cite book|last=Flory Jr.|first=J. "Kelly"|title=American Cars, 1946-1959 Every Model Every Year|year=2008|publisher=McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers|isbn=978-0-7864-3229-5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956_Ford_Fairlane_Brochure/1956%20Ford%20Fairlane-06.html |title=Directory Index: Ford/1956 Ford/1956_Ford_Fairlane_Brochure |publisher=Oldcarbrochures.com |access-date=2012-05-31}}</ref> The option was a slow-seller. The optional air conditioner, which remained expensive and thus a slow seller, was totally revamped; the compressor was now housed beneath the hood<ref>{{cite web|author=Dusan Ristic-Petrovic |url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956%20Ford%20Brochure/image14.html |title=1956 Ford Brochure |publisher=Oldcarbrochures.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-18}}</ref> and the cooling vents were moved to atop the dashboard (it could not be ordered on the Thunderbird<ref name="Flory Jr. 2008"/>).

<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
File:'56 Ford Fairlane (Auto classique Salaberry-De-Valleyfield '11).JPG|1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria two-door hardtop
File:1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan.jpg|1956 Ford Six-Passenger Country Sedan
File:1956 Courier.jpg|1956 [[Ford Courier]] Sedan Delivery
File:1956 Meteor Victoria (4547371652).jpg|1956 [[Meteor (automobile)|Meteor]] (Canada)
File:1957 Ford Customline Sedan (Australia).jpg|1957 Australian built Customline with revised grille
</gallery>{{Clear}}

=== Engines ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
![[engine displacement]], [[engine configuration|type]], [[carburetor]] type
!max. power at rpm
max. torque at rpm
![[compression ratio]]
!Available transmissions
|-
|{{convert|223|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Straight-6 engine#223|Mileage Maker]]'' [[Straight-six engine|I6]] 1-barrel
(all models)
|{{convert|137|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4200
{{convert|202|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 1600-2600

| 8.0 to 1
| 
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|272|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#272|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 2-barrel
(Mainline and Customline)
|{{convert|173|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4400
{{convert|260|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2400
| 8.0 to 1
|
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
|-
|{{convert|272|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#272|Y-block]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 2-barrel
(Mainline and Customline)
|{{convert|176|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4400
{{convert|264|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2400
| 8.4 to 1
|
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|292|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#292|Thunderbird]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel
(Fairlane and Station Wagons)<br>
(Mainline and Customline, since mid-year )
|{{convert|200|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4600
{{convert|285|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2600
| 8.0 to 1
|
* 3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
|-
|{{convert|292|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} ''[[Ford Y-block engine#292|Thunderbird]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel
(Fairlane and Station Wagons)<br>
(Mainline and Customline, since mid-year )
|{{convert|202|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4600
{{convert|289|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2600
|8.4 to 1
|
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|312|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}}  ''[[Ford Y-block engine#312|Interceptor]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel
(police only)
|{{convert|210|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4600
{{convert|312|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2600
|8.0 to 1
|
*3-speed manual (column-shift)
* 3-speed manual (column-shift) plus overdrive
|-
|{{convert|312|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}}  ''[[Ford Y-block engine#312|Interceptor]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel
(police only)
|{{convert|215|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} @ 4600
{{convert|317|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @ 2600
|8.4 to 1
|
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
|{{convert|312|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}}  ''[[Ford Y-block engine#312|Thunderbird Special]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] 4-barrel
(Fairlane and Station Wagons, since mid-year )
|{{convert|225|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} 
|9.0 to 1
|
* 3-speed automatic (column-shift) "Fordomatic"
|-
! colspan="4" |
<ref>{{cite web |title=1955 Ford Brochure (original 8-55) |url=http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20States/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956-Ford-Brochure/index.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=oldcarbrochures.org}}</ref><ref name="1956FordBrochureRev"> {{cite web |title=1955 Ford brochure (Revised 1-56), p15 |url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956%20Ford%20Brochure/index1.html |access-date=July 28, 2022 |website=oldcarbrochures.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hot Cars |url=https://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/ford/56fr4/56fr4.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.lov2xlr8.no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Directory Index: Ford/1956 Ford/1956_Ford_Wagons_Brochure |url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956_Ford_Wagons_Brochure/dirindex.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.oldcarbrochures.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Directory Index: Ford/1956 Ford/1956_Ford_Fairlane_Brochure |url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Ford/1956%20Ford/1956_Ford_Fairlane_Brochure/1956%20Ford%20Fairlane-10.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.oldcarbrochures.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hot Cars |url=https://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/ford/56fp/56fp.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.lov2xlr8.no}}</ref>
|}

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==Australian production==
The 1955 Ford was also produced by [[Ford Australia]] which offered it as a [[V8 engine|V8]] Customline 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] and as a V8 Mainline 2-door [[coupe utility]].<ref name=ndarwin>Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, Eddie Ford Publications, Newstead Vic 1986</ref>{{rp|pp 131–132}} The latter body style was developed in Australia utilising an imported convertible chassis strengthened for load carrying.<ref name=ndarwin/>{{rp|p 136}} A limited number of Customline wagons was also built.<ref name=ndarwin/>{{rp|p 137}}

The 1955 model was the first Australian Ford to receive the new overhead-valve "Y-block" V8 engine, and went on sale at the end of July 1955.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103937044 |title=Many changes in 1955 Ford |newspaper=[[The Western Herald, Bourke|Western Herald]] |location=Bourke, NSW |date=29 July 1955 |access-date=13 January 2015 |page=14 }}</ref> Australian Customlines and Mainlines received the 1956 US Ford facelift and then further makeovers in 1957 and 1958 with the final series utilizing the grille from 1955 [[Meteor (automobile)|Meteor]] of [[Canada]].<ref name=ndarwin/>{{rp|pp 131–132}} The 1957s, introduced in September 1957, were also available with the Fordomatic automatic transmission, and local parts content had been increased to 80&nbsp;percent.<ref>{{cite web | title = Ford will be 85% Australian | url = http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132135512?searchTerm=ford%201957&searchLimits= | newspaper = The Cumberland Argus | publisher = Cumberland Newspapers, Ltd. | date = 11 September 1957 | access-date = 27 December 2015 | location = Parramatta, NSW | page = 16 | number = 3899 }}</ref>

By 1958 the Customline was being marketed as the Ford V8 Fordomatic when supplied with automatic transmission.<ref>[http://www.redbook.com.au/car-reviews/2005/classic-and-rare/ford-customline-3292 Ford Customline, www.redbook.com.au] Retrieved on 26 October 2012</ref><ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/aussiefordadverts/5031832053/ Ford Motor Company of Australia advertisement for the 1958 Ford V8 Customline and Ford V8 Fordomatic, www.flickr.com] Retrieved on 26 October 2012</ref> 1958 was also when the larger, {{convert|292|CID|L|abbr=on}} V8 engine was introduced.<ref name="Y-block">{{cite web | url = http://www.y-blocksforever.com/tech/html/aussie_y_s.html | title = Y blocks in Australia | work = Y-blocks forever | first = Lon | last = Argent | access-date = 2015-01-17 }}</ref> Australian production ended the following year with the introduction of the [[1959 Ford|1959 US Ford]] which was locally produced in Custom 300, Fairlane 500 and Ranch Wagon models.<ref>The Australian 1959-60 Ford Fairlane, Restored Cars No 84, July 1990, page 5</ref>
{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 130
|File:1955 Ford Customline V8 Sedan (Oz) (8437648522).jpg|1955 Ford V8 Customline
|File:1956 Ford Customline (Australia).jpg|1956 Ford V8 Customline Sedan
|File:1956 Ford Mainline Utility V8 (Australia).jpg|1956 Ford V8 Mainline Utility
|File:1957 Ford Customline Sedan (Australia).jpg|1957 Ford V8 Customline Sedan
|File:1957 Mainline V8 ute (Australia).jpg|1957 Ford V8 Mainline Utility
|File:1958 Ford V8 Fordomatic.JPG|1958 Ford V8 Fordomatic Sedan
|File:Ford Mainline Utility.jpg|1958 Ford V8 Mainline Utility
}}

==References==
<references/>

==Further reading==
* {{cite book|title=100 Years of Ford|author=David L. Lewis|isbn=0-7853-7988-6|publisher=Publications International|year=2005|pages=164&ndash;173}}

==External links==
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