Ford Custom 351 CID Cleveland V8 Hotrod 1956
General description :
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Restomod
Final model year for the Customline
1971 Ford Cleveland 351 CID V-8 engine breathing via dual exhausts that makes 400 HP!
Custom-built, three-speed automatic overdrive transmission and 3.55 rear end
Power rack-and-pinion steering, Hydroboost power front and rear disc brakes, power front seats and tilt steering column
Cragar SS Mag Wheels and Auto Meter gauges
Yellow exterior with hood flames and an air intake scoop and black interior from a 1998 Lincoln Mark VII
Documents include a copy of the owner’s manual plus assorted papers
Classic Ford Fans and lovers of mid-1950s Detroit Iron will not want to miss this one – a 1956 Ford Customline Tudor Restomod that we are selling for a local client.
Dressed in a vibrant yellow exterior with flames on the hood and an air intake scoop, the car’s paint and chrome trim are in excellent order but with minor imperfections, paint crack at right side hood and a small crack at left front fender near the grill. The bodywork is straight and the front fenders are fiberglass. The engine bay is extremely tidy, the trunk is in similar order, complete with space-saver spare tire and the trunk-mounted battery appears new.
This Ford rolls on Douglas Xtra-Track radials, size 205/55R16 at every corner. Each tire is mounted to Cragar SS Mag Wheels. The wheels and tires are all in very good order and the tires offer deep tread.
In that engine bay is a 400-horsepower Cleveland 351 CID V-8 engine from a 1971 Ford, with Australian two-valve iron heads with oversized valves, roller rockers, a Comp Magnum roller cam, Edelbrock air gap intake, a Holley 650 cfm double-pumper carburetor, Mallory ignition, long-tube headers, three-inch dual exhausts with Flowmasters, aluminum crossflow and more. While equipped with A/C, it is inoperable with no belt on the compressor.
Bolted to that motor is a custom-built automatic overdrive with a 2,500 RPM stall converter and an aluminum driveshaft and a 1996 Explorer 8.8-inch narrowed rear end with 3.55:1 gearing and 31-spline axles. Driver convenience features include power rack-and-pinion steering, Hydroboost power front and rear disc brakes, power front seats and a tilt steering column. The car’s chassis features dropped spindles and heavy-duty front sway bar.
Inside is a black leather interior from a 1998 Lincoln Mark VII. The front buckets and rear bench seat with center fold-down armrest are in great shape. The matching carpet and headliner echo the seats’ condition. A three-spoke sports steering wheel that is a replica of those found on late 1970s Ford vehicles looks great, while the black metal instrument panel is in excellent order while the matching inner doors with patterned panels are in very good condition. The car has a full set of Auto Meter gauges, including a tachometer, transmission fluid gauge and even a clock. A B&M Quicksilver Shifter completes the interior.
The 1956 Customlines utilized the 1955 bodies with only minor changes. A Customline Victoria two-door hardtop was added to the range. Nineteen fifty-six Customline production totaled 368,653 units.
Documents include a copy of the owner’s manual plus assorted papers.
This is a beautiful cruiser, wrapped in eye-catching paint and chrome with a modern interior. If you’re looking for a classic Blue Oval product, this could be that car. It also makes a viable alternative to the well-known Chevrolet Tri-Five collectible cars.
VIN: U6DG212008
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 13,375 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt Missouri title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
https://www.motoexotica.com/inventory/inventory/15277/1956/Ford/Customline/U6DG21008.html
1956 Ford Custom 351 CID Cleveland V8 Hotrod is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $24900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Custom Model Version : 351 CID Cleveland V8 Hotrod Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1956 Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
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