Today, security is An important part of the automotive engineering equation. Airbags, crumple zones, pre-collision warnings and active braking can all help us avoid injury on the road. But it wasn’t until the mid-1950s that Ford real Start making safety a fundamental focus.
“With exciting news of beauty and power in 1956, Ford announced the biggest safety news in automotive history: its Lifeguard design—the first comprehensive contribution to driver and passenger safety in an accident,” Ford said at the time. The Lifeguard system comes with options such as a deep center steering wheel, dual handle door locks, safety mirrors and a padded dash and sun visors.
Today’s pick is a 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Richmond, Texas. (Click the link to see the list)
The eye-catching two-tone combo attracted me because it’s not every day you see a bright pink and pearl white car driving around. Chrome accents add a lot of sparkle to an already attractive appearance, and additional features include bumper guards, wheel skirts, chrome wheels and whitewall tires. The seller says the car has undergone a frame-by-frame restoration, which explains why it looks so fresh.
The refreshed interior continues the eye-catching color scheme, with pink finishes on the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels. Hanging from the rearview mirror is a pair of furry dice with—you guessed it—pink. I wonder what is the intention behind this theme? The words “Unchained Melody” are embroidered on the rear seats (as well as the spare wheel cover), which of course refers to the famous song written by Alex North in 1955 and with lyrics by Hy Zaret. The most famous version of the song was performed ten years later in 1965 by the Righteous Brothers.
Even the engine bay gets a pink treatment. Power comes from a crate-sourced, fuel-injected 5.0 high-output V8 matched to an automatic transmission. The seller says this car “can go anywhere,” so those words should instill confidence in potentially interested buyers.
The 1956 Ford was advertised as “America’s premium car at half the price.” This colorful ride looks like a fun cruiser and is a great conversation piece. Now, there’s no doubt that “Unchained Melody” will be on my mind for the rest of the day! I hope it stays with you as it has with me.
The asking price is $35,500, and the soundtrack in your head comes at no additional cost.
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