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1955 Ford Victoria Hardtop Victoria Hardtop (2-Door)

The pillarless Fairlane Victoria was Ford's two-door hardtop for 1955, wearing the new wraparound windshield and the year's bright two-tone trim.
U5GF220495
8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U)
Engine
Victoria Hardtop (2-Door)
Body
Chicago, IL (G)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
No factory image on file
1955 Ford Victoria Hardtop

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Engine Code U 8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U)
Year Code 5 1955
Plant Code G Chicago, IL (G)
Body Code F F
Serial Number 220495 Production #220495

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelVictoria Hardtop
Year1955
Body StyleVictoria Hardtop (2-Door)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraPost-War Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8 (U)
Assembly PlantChicago, IL (G)
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Original Specifications

Width75.9
Height60.1
Wheelbase115.5
Length198.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Specifications

Engine

Engine8 Cyl. 272 C.I. Y-block V8
Cylinders8
Displacement272 cu in
Horsepower162
Carburetor2 BC
Compression7.6:1
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Bore & Stroke3 5/8 × 3 19/64 in

Dimensions

Production113372
Width75.9
Height60.1
Wheelbase115.5
Rear Tread56
Front Tread58
Length198.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.78
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearWorm & roller
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Reverse Ratio3.13

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.7 x 15

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity17 1/2
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling19 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery6
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentFordomatic automatic transmission / Power steering

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Aquatone Blue / Aquatone Blue & Snowshoe White / Aquatone Blue & Waterfall Blue / Banner Blue Metallic / Banner Blue Metallic & Waterfall Blue / Buckskin Brown / Buckskin Brown & Snowshoe White / Coral Mist / Enamel / Golden Rod Yellow / Mountain Green / Neptune Green / Pinetree Green Metallic / Pinetree Green Metallic & Neptune Green / Raven Black / Raven Black & Goldenrod Yellow / Regatta Blue / Regency Purple Metallic / Sea Haze Green / Sea Sprite Green / Sea Sprite Green & Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White / Snowshoe White & Aquatone Blue / Snowshoe White & Buckskin Brown / Snowshoe White & Goldenrod Yellow / Snowshoe White & Raven Black / Snowshoe White & Regency Purple Metallic / Snowshoe White & Torch Red / Snowshoe White & Tropical Rose / SnowshoeWwhite & Sea Sprite Green / Torch Red / Torch Red & Snowshoe White / Tropical Rose / Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / Waterfall Blue

Pricing

MSRP$2498.00

Other

Doors4
EngnoStarting U5-100001
3gear1
1gear2.57
2gear1.63

Specifications are for this body style. The 1955 VIN resolves model year, body style, and engine; trim series is not VIN-encoded, so values that vary by series are shown as distinct options/ranges.