Featured is the 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria.This model, popular with car collectors, is a true American classic.The Ford Fairlane was produced in the United States for the 1955 through 1970 model years. The Fairlane made it’s debut the same year as the Thunderbird. When the Ford Fairlane came out in 1955 it was a big sales success for the automaker.

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1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Hardtop

A significant note about the 56 Fords is that this represented the first year that Ford offered seat belts and also changed the electrical system from six volts to twelve volts. One year earlier in 1955 Ford offered car buyers the option of having air conditioning which Ford named Comfortaire.

The Ford Fairlane Victoria

The 1956 Ford Fairlane, as mentioned above, came with several internal changes such as seat belts. Safety was a significant selling point for the 56 Fords. Along with those seat belts steering wheels were recessed, dashboards were padded and special locks were added to doors which were to help prevent their opening during collisions. Ford Motor Company named and marketed their 1956 safety feature package..Lifeguard. They would refer to their 1956 models as having the exclusive Lifeguard Design.

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