| Ford Mainline | |
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 1952 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1952–1956 |
| Assembly | U.S.A. |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ford Custom |
TheFord Mainline is anautomobile which was produced byFord in theUnited States in the models years 1952 to 1956.[1] It was introduced as the base trim level of the1952 Ford range below theCustomline andCrestline models.[2] The Mainline retained its position in the redesigned1955 Ford range[3] but was discontinued for the1957 model year when theFord Custom became the new base model.[4]
The Mainline was offered in 2-doorsedan, 4-door sedan, 2-doorcoupe and 2-doorstation wagon body styles.[5] The station wagon was marketed as the Mainline Ranch Wagon[2] until it lost its Mainline tag for the 1955 model year when all Ford wagons were moved to their own series.[6] Mainlines were available with bothinline six-cylinder andV8 engines.[7]
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InAustralia the Mainline name was applied to a locally developed 2-doorcoupé utility version of the Ford Customline sedan from 1952.[8] The Mainline utilized an imported station wagon chassis[9] with a large X-member from theFord Sunliner convertible added for additional load carrying strength.[10] It sold alongside the Australian built Customline sedan, with both given yearly updates until production ceased in 1959.[11] The Mainline's position in Ford Australia's lineup was filled bythe first Ford Falcon utility the following year.[12] The Mainline like the Customline was a more expensive premium product in the Australian market. The Mainline Utility was powered by an Australian produced version of theFord side-valve V8 engine[13] until the introduction of theOHV V8 in the redesigned 1955 series.[14]
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