1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

Description

The 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria debuted as the top trim in Ford’s newly introduced Fairlane series, replacing the Crestline as the brand’s premium offering. Its defining feature was a distinctive chrome “basket‑handle” roof pillar, adapted from the Mercury XM-800 concept, giving the hardtop a futuristic look emblematic of mid‑’50s styling trends. Ford also launched a redesigned body for 1955 to compete with Chevrolet and Plymouth, pairing the Crown Victoria’s bold two‑tone paint and wraparound windshield with updated powertrains, including the popular 272ci Y‑block V8. Although visually striking, it was produced only for the 1955 and 1956 model years.

This 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria was the subject of an older refurbishment and is refinished in purple and white. Power is provided by a replacement 272ci Y-block V8 and sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Exterior details include chrome-finished bumpers with overriders and guard bars, as well as amber driving lights, dual articulating spotlights, rear fender skirts, and a continental kit with body-color tire cover. Inside, white vinyl upholstery with pleated pink inserts is joined by color-coordinated trim.

This Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria is now offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Refurbished 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

• Replacement 272ci V8

• Refinished in purple and white

• White and pink vinyl upholstery

• Continental kit

Factory Equipment

• Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

• 15” steel wheels with polished wire-look covers

• The serial number (U5NW121935) decodes as:

  • U – 272ci V8 w/two-barrel carburetor

  • 5 – 1955 model year

  • N – Norfolk, Virginia, assembly plant

  • W – Fairlane Crown Victoria two-door

  • 121935 – Production number

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body 64A – Fairlane Crown Victoria solid-top two-door

  • Color ME – Regency Purple and Snowshoe White paint

  • Trim AT – White vinyl and black cloth upholstery

  • 19 A – 19 January production date

  • 25401P – scheduled production code

Modifications

• Bumper overriders with guard bars

• Dual articulating spotlights

• Amber driving lights

• 12-volt electrical system

• Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires

Servicing

• The seller reports that service in 2025 included conversion of the electrical system to 12-volt and replacement of the battery

Known Imperfections

• The wiper motor is a 6-volt unit and is inoperative due to the 12-volt electrical system

Ownership History

The seller reports that this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria received refurbishment work that was completed in the early 2000s and was purchased by their family member in 2023. The car was acquired by the seller in November 2025.

Included Items

• 2019 Crown Victoria Association National Convention Award Plaque