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Beautiful 2-tone Crown Vic, Continental Kit, Wide Whites, Great Look, Solid Car on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:100000 Color: and interior paint code combo
Location:

Pittsford, Michigan, United States

Pittsford, Michigan, United States
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VIN: U5DW133996

Before I begin I would encourage all serious buyers to contact me directly at: 517-425-0129. Although this is a 7 day auction I reserve the right to end early.

Recently purchased from long term owner, gentleman owned and operated a street rod repair facility for over 50 years and this was his personal vehicle. Always well cared for, left in primarily stock condition, no modifications, very reliable driver. Still retains its original exterior and interior paint code combo, also has the desirable rear continental kit with swing away spare. Description as follows:

Trim and vin info:
Vin#: U = 272 V-8 2 BARREL
*5 = model year; 1955
*D = Dallas assy plant
*W = body style/ Crown Victoria
*133996 = production number
Trim: Paint code: G/E sea sprite green/ snow shoe white
*Interior code: M = medium turquoise
*Body code: 64A Crown Victoria

Mechanical:
* 272 cu in. V-8
* 3 speed manual with overdrive
* Dual exhaust
* Power steering, manual brakes
* New radial wide whites with polished caps
* Runs and drives well and reliably
* Nicely detailed engine compartment

Interior:
* Factory bench seat interior
* Correct M code turquoise color
* Beautiful dash and gauges
* Still retains original radio
* Perfect white headliner

Exterior:
* Original Texas car, no winters. Solid example
* Correct two tone paint code of: G/E sea sprite green/snowshoe white
* Very nice stainless trim, bumpers etc.
* Clean trunk area, new trunk mat, wide white bias ply spare
* Rear continental kit
* Overall very nice paint quality and panel fit

To summarize: turn key car, good ownership and maintenance, classic looks, investment quality. Please take time to review all the pics and don’t hesitate to call with further questions; 517-425-0129. I also have contact with a reasonable shipping company and would be glad to assist. Vehicle is offered by Rare Rides, a licensed MI dealer.

TERMS; 25% NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF AUCTION END, BALANCE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OR VEHICLE PICK UP WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. PREFERRED PAYMENT IS BANK TO BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED BANK FUNDS. VEHICLE SOLD “AS IS” , NO REFUNDS OR WARRANTIES IMPLIED.

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