Ford CrestlinerThe Ford Crestliner was an attempt by the company to meet the competition posed by Chevrolet’s hardtops. It was launched in 1950 as a limited edition sedan. The distinguishing visual feature of the Crestliner was the two-tone coloured body. The car also boasted full wheel covers and the brand “Crestliner” embossed in ionized gold on the front fender. The Fold Crestliner was priced at $1,711 and first year sales exceeded all expectations as more than 17,000 were sold. Indeed, the Crestliner is hailed as having “saved” Ford in the face of increasing competition from their competitors. In 1951 Ford gave the Crestliner a makeover. A new dashboard was fitted with asymmetrical settings for instruments and controls, and a double-spinner grille completed the new look.
Photo by Morven and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license The Crestliner was powered by a side valve V8 239.4 cid. This enables a top speed of 100 miles per hour and the vehicle could go from 0 to 60 in under 16 seconds. The transmission for the Crestliner was three speed manual, but there was an optional overdrive. Another option was offered for the 1951 roll out, a three speed Ford-O-Matic. The Crestliner’s brake system incorporated front and rear drums. The wheelbase was 114 inches and the vehicle weighed 3,065 lbs. Related Articles |
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