1955 Ford Customline Auto

VIC • Private
9
Odometer4,214km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic

Comments from the seller

1955 Ford Customline Completely rebuilt, airbrushed and painted back in 2006. A new driveline was installed over the last 5 years, and 5000km on the clock It is a fully rebuilt and manualized gearbox with a stall converter built by Dynamotive. 427 Precision Racing Engine Dart Sportsman big bore block Scat Forged rods Ross Pistons Speed pro moly ring set Calico Coated Clevite Bearings Felrpro rear main seal Dart Coated Cam Bearings RPI Custom Solid Roller Camshaft Cloyes timing chain ATI SFI Balancer & ARP Balancer bolt ARP head Bolts Ford Motorsport Solid Roller Lifters TFS 5/16 1pc pushrods CNC ported TFS Hiport Cylinder Heads Ported Victor JR Intake Harland Sharp Roller Rockers MSD ProBillet Dist Pro System 950hp Based Holley Carburetor We are only selling it as we have a young family and do not have time to drive the car; it was used twice last year.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Sedan 6st 4dr Fordomatic 3sp 272 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Orange
Interior colour
Gold
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 6 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 272L
Registration plate
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration expiry
May 2026
Build date
May 1955
Compliance date
May 1955
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-16686860
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4457cc
Engine Size (L)
4.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
129.1kW @ 4400rpm
Torque
352Nm @ 2400rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
87.3kW/t
Gears
3
Gear Type
Fordomatic (Automatic)
Gear Location
Column
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
66L
Fuel Delivery
2 Barrel (Carburettor Single)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Worm and Roller
Rim Material
Steel
Length
5042mm
Width
1928mm
Height
1577mm
Wheelbase
2934mm
Track Front
1473mm
Track Rear
1422mm
Kerb Weight
1478kg
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Country of Import
UNITED STATES
Launch Year
1955
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1949-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
6
Body Style
Sedan
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Anthony is the seller
Location
Officer, VIC 3809
Member since
2013
Verified information
Phone number

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