| Ford Crestline | |
|---|---|
 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model years | 1952–1954[1] |
| Assembly | Main Plant Dearborn, MI[2][1] Branch Assembly Twin Cities, MN Somerville, MA Richmond, CA Norfolk, VA Memphis, TN Louisville, KY Long Beach, CA Kansas City, MO Edgewater, NJ Dallas, TX Chicago, IL Chester, PA Buffalo, NY Atlanta, GA |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan[1] 2-doorhardtop[1] 2-doorconvertible[1] 4-doorstation wagon[1] |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Lincoln Capri Mercury Custom |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 215 cu in (3.5 L)L6 223 cu in (3.7 L)L6[1] 239 cu in (3.9 L)Flathead V8[1] 239 cu in (3.9 L)Y-Block V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 115 in (2,921 mm)[2] |
| Length | 197.8 in (5,024 mm) |
| Width | 73.9 in (1,877 mm) |
| Height | 62.1 in (1,577 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,173 lb (1,439 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 1949 Ford |
| Successor | Ford Fairlane[1] |
TheFord Crestline is anautomobile which was produced byFord in the United States for models years 1952 to 1954.[1][2]
The Crestline was introduced as the top trim level of the1952 Ford range, above the intermediate-levelCustomline and base levelMainline.[1] It was offered in Victoria, Sunliner and Country Squire versions with 2-doorhardtop, 2-doorconvertible and 4-doorstation wagon body styles respectively.[3] Crestlines were offered only with a 239 cu in (3,920 cm3) "flathead"V8 engine.[1]
The Crestline was updated with minor styling and trim changes for 1953.[1] It retained its position as the top trim level in the Ford range while body styles and engine availability also remained unchanged.[1]
For 1954 the Crestline was again updated with minor styling and trim changes.[1] Fordor Sedan and Skyliner versions were added, the latter being a 2-doorhardtop with a tintedacrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof.[4] 13,144 were sold in the single year of production, more than the two years ofCrown Victoria Skyliner production that would follow. New 223 cu in (3,650 cm3)straight-six and 239 cu in (3,920 cm3) overhead valveV8 engines were offered.[1]
The Crestline was replaced by theFord Fairlane in the1955 Ford range.[1]
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