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1955 Ford Fairlane Driver Survivor 76k Actual Miles Rat Rod Barn Find Henry on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:76400 Color: Buckskin Brown
Location:

Brighton, Michigan, United States

Brighton, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:272 - 162 HP Y Block
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1955
Sub Model: Town Sedan
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: Buckskin Brown
Model: Fairlane
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 4 dr TOWN SEDAN
Drive Type: rr
Mileage: 76,400
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"True survivor, 76,000 actual miles, completely original. Great driver. Solid car"

A TRUE SURVIVOR
1955 FORD FAIRLANE TOWN SEDAN

76,400 ACTUAL MILE - ARKANSAS CAR
Sold new by Randall Ford Ft Smith AK

Here is a true survivor and a fun car to drive



272 V8 Y Block with 3 on the tree. Has newer radial white walls and a newer dual exhaust with glasspacks (installed 2005). I have receipts that relate to heads/carb, clutch and brake repairs from 2002-2003

This car is a joy to drive and runs great. It is completely original except for the items listed above. A solid Arkansas car has good floors and is 98% rust free. Has some small amount of rust through around rear wheel openings as shown in photos. Some scuff dents on passenger side. Original paint, original interior. Still has the factory chalk marks under the hood. Interior is faded, front carpet is disintegrating. Front seat shows some tears. Foam rubber on both seats is dry and powdery.Original style uphostry available through LeBarron Bonnie. Chrome and trim is presentable as original. Radio works intermidiately (car is missing it antenna assy). Wipers don't work 

Car runs and drives good. I drove it last year on the Woodward Dream Cruise with no issues. After 3 hours in stop and go the temp did start to rise a bit. Front sway bar rubbers are dried out so it rattles. Rear engine seal leaks some. Gas tank vent hose is cracked so you can smell a bit of gas if the tank is full. Since last year I have put about 2,000 miles on this car.Lots of fun AS IS!

This car was bought new from Randall Ford in Ft Smith ARK by an Army Colonel from Camp Chaffee ARK. It was sold again in 1958 to another gentleman in FT Smith and remained in his family until 2004 having made its way to Wisconsin sometime in 1998. 

I have names and addresses of all the owners, the original owner's manual, original Ford Service Policy and some of the original registration cards through the years. Also have the original Randall Ford Dealer insignia that attaches to the trunk lid.

Car is located near Ann Arbor Michigan. 
Worldwide Shipping Available (please inquire).

Please e-mail me for more photos
call 517 304 6306 for more info 

Cash, Cashier's Check or Wire Transfer only
All funds must fully clear my account before vehicle is delivered
Clear Michigan title with car

This is a no reserve auction



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Wed, 04 Jun 2014

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