Evolution of the Ford models is more technical than cosmetic in 1954. Two years after the six-cylinder engine, a new short-stroke OHV V-8 offers more performance. New power equipments placed on the options list include power windows, power brakes and power seats. An attractive new model is the Skyliner hardtop coupe, in which the front half of the roof is made of green translucent plexiglass.
Ford Mainline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Skyliner” 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, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 115 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 130 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. Servo optional. Length: 503 cm (station wagon), 504 cm (passenger cars). Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Skyliner” hardtop coupe, two-door “Sunliner” convertible coupe, four-door Country Squire” station wagon.
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