1956 FAIRLANE VICTORIA, 292CI V8, 3-SPEED, OLDER RESTORATION, STILL VERY NICE!

Very Nice Two-Tone

Ford Vicky w/292V8

Ready to Drive Away

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

VEHICLE HISTORY: My father purchased this freshly restored Vicky in 1990 to add to his growing car collection. It is a duplicate of the one he purchased new in 1956 as our family car. I was 8 years old at the time, nd remember taking it on vacations, nd even sitting on my Dad's lap while he let me steer going down the highway! It has been a part of Bill Snook's personal collection ever since and displayed at Snook's Dream Cars Museum since we opened in 2002.

As with all the cars in our Museum this one was driven regularly, nd any required maintenance was performed to keep it "Running, eliable, nd Ready to Show". In his later years he was not able to drive much but liked to ride in it. The cloth seats were hard for him to slide into so we had our upholstery shop install a clear plastic seat cover to make it easier.

Maintenance in the last few years include: LOF service, new battery, arburetor service, new transmission tailshaft bushing and rear seal, new differential pinion seal, new rear transmission mount, new heater control valve.

My father passed away a few years ago, nd this pretty Fiesta Red and Colonial White Vicky hardtop is being sold to finance additional cars for the Museum. Number 1 condition 1956 Ford Victoria's are valued upwards of $40,000. This is not a #1 show car, ut it's very nice; a fun car to drive, nd always gets admiring looks. It's now ready for a new owner to enjoy cruising the highways!

MARQUE HISTORY: For 1956 Ford reused the 1955 body with the exception of differences in the top configuration on 2-door hardtops (as this one). Oval parking lights replace the round units used on the 1955 models and the chrome trim was revised moderately. The 1956 models used larger taillights with chrome rings around the lenses. For 1956 Ford interiors featured a completely redesigned instrument panel, nd the steering wheel featured a 2 1/2" recessed hub for safety.

The Fairlane series was the top trim level for 1956 and included chrome window moldings, hrome "A" pillar moldings, hrome side sweep moldings, large V-shaped insignia on the trunk lid, ual exhausts (V8 models), nd rear bumper exhaust outlets.

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: Spare Tire, ack & Tools, aintenance Receipts (1990 - current), 956 Ford Owner's Manual, 56 Ford Model Line Folder, 56 Ford Magazine Ad, ord V8 Postcard, itzler 1956 Ford Color Chip Page.

SPECIFICATIONS: 292CI, -Block V8, -BBL Carburetor, 00HP, ast Iron Block, verhead Valves, .75" Bore X 3.30" Stroke, .4:1 Compression, olley 4-Barrel, -Main Bearings, -Speed Manual, 15.5" Wheelbase, 98.5" O/A Length, 5.9" O/A Width, -70X15 Tires, 2V Electric System.

OPTIONS: Radio (inop), eater, hite Sidewall Tires, lectric Clock, hunderbird V8, ull Wheel Discs, inted Windshield, wo-Tone Paint, ront & Rear Bumper Guards, ear Mounted Radio Antenna.

BY THE NUMBERS:

VIN (M6FV339457) DECODED:

M = 292CI V8 OHV - 4-BBL Carb

6 = 1966 Model Year

F = Dearborn Assy. Plant

V = 2 Door Victoria

339457 = Production Sequence

DATA PLATE INFORMATION:

64C = Fairlane Victoria

HE = Platinum Gray (now Fiesta Red) W/Colonial White

AD = White Vinyl and Black Cloth

24G434B = July 24, 956, roduction Code

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Call Jeff at 419-344-0319 (Mobile) or 419-353-8338 (Office) or email me jeffsnook01@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.

VEHICLE CONDITION:

We do a mechanical and cosmetic inspection to each vehicle before listing it for sale. This report is included below will provide a reasonable description of the vehicle condition. Older vehicles are subject to normal wear and tear and we have tried to indicate the overall condition of the vehicle to the best of our ability. But, e can not always find everything that is not perfect with a vehicle, o independent inspections are welcome and encouraged. We drive each vehicle approximately 20 miles, ut this is no indication of its long term road-worthiness. The only guarantee with an older vehicle is that someplace, ometime, omething will need repaired!

INSPECTION REPORT:

Year

1956

Make

Ford

Model

Fairlane Victoria

Ext. Color

Fiesta Red / Col. White

Int. Color

Black/White

VIN

M6FV339457

Tire Info

Firestone 6.70-15 WWW

Odometer

1,952

Actual

N

KEY: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor

INTERIOR E

G

F

P

Comments:

Upholstery

X

Small tear in lower driver door panel.

Headliner

X

Some staining and wear evident. Visors are stained.

Carpets

X

Newer non-original black carpeting.

Dash

X

Very nice, with only an area of defective paint above the speedometer housing.

Lights

X

Courtesy & instrument lights all working.

Instruments

X

Everything working, ut temperature gauge reads high.

Horn

X

Trunk

X

Nice original floors with no rust showing.

Radio

X

Original optional AM radio not working. Turns on, ut just gets static.

EXTERIOR

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Paint

X

Bright and glossy with a few touched up chips.

Body Panels

X

Good fits. Small dent in RF fender below chrome trim.

Bumpers

X

Bright and shiny.

Trim

X

Bright and shiny except the chromed plastic tail light surrounds. Dent in roof trim above driver door.

Floors

X

Solid

Sills

X

Tires

X

Good tread, but 25 years old.

Wheels

X

Hubcaps good, wheels have some chips.

Glass

X

Scratch in left rear side window and slight wiper abrasion on right side windshield.

UNDERHOOD

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Fluids

X

Recent LOF service, ll fluids up to spec.

Belts

X

Hoses/Lines

X

Filters

X

Cooling System

X

Antifreeze safe to -34 degrees F.

Charging System

X

Appearance

X

X

Some lifted paint around master cylinder on firewall.

MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Engine

X

292CI, -BBL, 200HP, tarts and runs well with good acceleration and smooth cruising at speed.

Transmission

X

Non-synchro 1st gear a little tough to engage sometimes.

Electrical

X

Brakes

X

Steering

X

A little vague on center, ut overall good.

Wipers

X

Vacuum wipers OK, ashers not hooked up.

Lights

X

UNDER

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Leaks

X

Rust

X

Undercoated and solid.

Exhaust

X

Glass pack mufflers sound good, ith some surface rust on pipes and mufflers.

TERMS OF SALE: An immediate PayPal $500 deposit is required upon purchase. The balance of a 25% deposit is required within 3 days from end of auction and full payment to be made within 10 from end of auction. Payment to be made by cash in person, r bank to bank wire transfer only. Personal, ertified or bank checks are not accepted for payment. Overseas shipments and/or finance documentation will require an additional $100 fee to cover the time and costs associated with either of these items.

You are responsible for shipping. Buyer to arrange, ay for, nd have vehicle transported within 30 days from end of auction. For an estimate of shipping costs, e suggest using eBay's request for a shipping quote near the top of the listing. You can also try this site to get additional quotes: http://gigamoves.com/ Just plug in our zip code (43402), our destination zip code, nd some additional info for some online quotes. Storage is available after the 30 days for $110/month.

Please be aware you are buying this car "AS IS - NO WARRANTY". Vehicle is being advertised locally and the auction may end early if sold.