Ford celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year, adding a commemorative badge at the centre of the steering wheel of every car built this year. The said steering wheel is easier than ever to turn, at least in cars equipped with the new optional power steering.
Ford Mainline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, “Fordor” four-door sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp (standard with station wagon). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 140 kph. Range: two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Sunliner” convertible coupe, four-door Country Squire” station wagon.
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Ford Mainline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, “Fordor” four-door sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp (standard with station wagon). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 140 kph. Range: two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Sunliner” convertible coupe, four-door Country Squire” station wagon.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click to jump to another model year of the same car: 1952 – 1953 – 1954
Click here to return to a list of all Ford U.S. vehicles presented on this blog.
Click here to return to this blog’s initial post, featuring a list of all vehicles already presented.
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