Ford Mainline
| Ford Mainline | |
|---|---|
 1952 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1952–1956 |
| Assembly | U.S.A. |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ford Custom |
The Ford Mainline is an automobile which was produced by Ford in the United States in the models years 1952 to 1956.[1] It was introduced as the base trim level of the 1952 Ford range below the Customline and Crestline models.[2] The Mainline retained its position in the redesigned 1955 Ford range [3] but was discontinued for the 1957 model year when the Ford Custom became the new base model.[4]
Mainline Styles[edit]
The Mainline was offered in 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe and 2-door station wagon body styles.[5] The station wagon was marketed as the Mainline Ranch Wagon [2] until it lost its Mainline tag for the 1955 model year when all Ford wagons were moved to their own series.[6] Mainlines were available with both inline six-cylinder and V8 engines.[7]
Gallery[edit]
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1952 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon -
1953 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan -
1954 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan -
1955 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan (with after-market wheels) -
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan
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Australian Ford Mainline Utility[edit]
In Australia the Mainline name was applied to a locally developed 2-door coupé utility version of the Ford Customline sedan from 1952.[8] The Mainline utilized an imported station wagon chassis [9] with a large X-member from the Ford Sunliner convertible added for additional load carrying strength.[10] It sold alongside the Australian built Customline sedan, with both given yearly updates until production ceased in 1959.[11] The Mainline's position in Ford Australia's lineup was filled by the first Ford Falcon utility the following year.[12] The Mainline like the Customline was a more expensive premium product in the Australian market. The Mainline Utility was powered by an Australian produced version of the Ford side-valve V8 engine [13] until the introduction of the OHV V8 in the redesigned 1955 series.[14]
Gallery[edit]
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1952 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe Utility -
1954 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe Utility -
1958 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe Utility
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 389-397
- ^ a b John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 390
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 393
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 397
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 390-395
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, page 394
- ^ John Gunnell, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946–1975, Revised 4th Edition, pages 390-397
- ^ 1957 Ford Mainline Utility at shannons.com.au As archived at www.webcitation.org on 18 February 2010
- ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page 127
- ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page136
- ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, pages126-137
- ^ "Ford Ranger Warning Lights". WarningLights.co. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page127
- ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page131
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