Ford Customline 1955-59: In its prime before prime-time

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Sold in Australia from 1952 to 1959, and cleverly adapted by Ford Australia for the local market, Ford’s Customline came out strong with a class-leading V8, luxurious interior, great price and good looks. And it quickly became a local motorsport hero.

Read about what made the big Ford such a special car in Australia’s motoring history, in Ford Customline 1955-59: In its prime before prime-time at the Shannons Club.

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Thanks to the Shannons Club

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