1952 Ford

1952 Ford
1952 Ford Crestline Victoria
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Also calledFord Mainline
Ford Customline
Ford Crestline
Ford Courier[1]
Production1952–1954
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size Ford
Body style2-door sedan (Tudor)
4-door sedan (Fordor)
2-door station wagon
(Ranch Wagon)
4-door station wagon
(Country Sedan, Country Squire)
2-door coupe (Club Coupe)
2-door business coupe
2-door hardtop (Victoria)
2-door hardtop with glassroof (Skyliner)
2-door convertible (Sunliner)
2-door sedan delivery[1] (Courier)
2-door coupe utility (Australia)
LayoutFR layout
Related1952 Meteor (Canada)
Powertrain
Engine215 CID (3.5 L) OHV I6

239 CID (3.9 L) Flathead V8

239 CID (3.9 L) OHV V8 (1954)
Transmission4-speed sliding-mesh manual
Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 in (2,921 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,877 mm)
Height62.1 in (1,577 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor1949 Ford
Successor1955 Ford

The Ford line of cars was again refreshed for 1952, although remaining similar to the all-new 1949 Fords. This time, curved one-piece windshield glass joined a new "Mileage Maker" straight-6 engine with 101 hp.[3] The 226 CID (3.7 L) L-head straight-6 was replaced by an overhead valve 215 CID (3.5 L) Mileage Maker with 101 hp (75 kW), while the old 239 CID (3.9 L) Flathead V8 remained with 110 hp (82 kW). This design would continue through the 1954 model year, with an updated design offered in 1955.

  1. ^ a b 1952 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery sales brochure cover Retrieved on 31 December 2009
  2. ^ Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946–1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
  3. ^ Flory Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946–1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.