| 1952 Ford | |
|---|---|
 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford Mainline Ford Customline Ford Crestline Ford Courier[1] |
| Production | 1952–1954 |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size Ford |
| Body style | 2-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) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | 1952 Meteor (Canada) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 215 CID (3.5 L) OHV I6 239 CID (3.9 L) OHV V8 (1954) |
| Transmission | 4-speed sliding-mesh manual Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 115 in (2,921 mm) |
| Width | 73.9 in (1,877 mm) |
| Height | 62.1 in (1,577 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 1949 Ford |
| Successor | 1955 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.
- ^ a b 1952 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery sales brochure cover Retrieved on 31 December 2009
- ^ Flory, Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946–1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.
- ^ Flory Jr., J. "Kelly" (2008). American Cars, 1946–1959 Every Model Every Year. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7864-3229-5.