Ah...love those "features"? Master Guide power steering, Ford-O-Matic shifting, Cushion-Air ride, Milleage-Maker Six, Torsion-Air Drive. Didn't you love those 1950s slogans that sold cars but meant absolutely nothing.
The ball-joint suspension really was a dramatic improvement and with the exception of a front crossmember that trapped dirt and rusted out the chassis really was exceptional for the time. The '56 I had featured the same frame and even my tri-five Chevy friends were impressed how well the car rode and handled. It's unfortunate that Ford burdened that engine with a poor head design. It had the potential to give Chevrolet a good fight. Thanks for posting.
Bought mine used in 1964. My first car. Rocker panels were pretty much gone, primer was showing through on the hood, fuel gauge didn't work and the AM tube style radio was twitchy - got only 1 station - fortunately rock and roll.
But for only $25.00, it was all mine. I was the proudest, and happiest, kid in the world. It still has a special spot in my heart.
Yes Sir this is one of the first comprehensive power assits packages, purchase one or all you will be on restrained on how your budget was travelling.Some of the options were introduced in mid year model 1953 with Master Guide power steering ,Swift sure power brakes offered by FORD. They were coupled to the stratostar Flat head V8 . The new Y block V8 and ball type suspension being added for 1954 truely a year for FORD engineering . They were available as options in 1952 on Lincoln. 5/5
Ah...love those "features"? Master Guide power steering, Ford-O-Matic shifting, Cushion-Air ride, Milleage-Maker Six, Torsion-Air Drive. Didn't you love those 1950s slogans that sold cars but meant absolutely nothing.
Handiman544 2 months ago
The ball-joint suspension really was a dramatic improvement and with the exception of a front crossmember that trapped dirt and rusted out the chassis really was exceptional for the time. The '56 I had featured the same frame and even my tri-five Chevy friends were impressed how well the car rode and handled. It's unfortunate that Ford burdened that engine with a poor head design. It had the potential to give Chevrolet a good fight. Thanks for posting.
jackalopehollow 2 months ago
Bought mine used in 1964. My first car. Rocker panels were pretty much gone, primer was showing through on the hood, fuel gauge didn't work and the AM tube style radio was twitchy - got only 1 station - fortunately rock and roll.
But for only $25.00, it was all mine. I was the proudest, and happiest, kid in the world. It still has a special spot in my heart.
heinietwo 3 months ago
Yes Sir this is one of the first comprehensive power assits packages, purchase one or all you will be on restrained on how your budget was travelling.Some of the options were introduced in mid year model 1953 with Master Guide power steering ,Swift sure power brakes offered by FORD. They were coupled to the stratostar Flat head V8 . The new Y block V8 and ball type suspension being added for 1954 truely a year for FORD engineering . They were available as options in 1952 on Lincoln. 5/5
fordroad 9 months ago 6
@fordroad Thanks for the comments Fordraod you really know your Fords .
yankeeclipper2 8 months ago 4
@fordroad Thanks for the comments Fordroad you really know your Fords .
yankeeclipper2 8 months ago 5
Thanks for sharing. A1954 Ford Victoria was my very first car!
markdischner 10 months ago