page_title: 1952 Ford
section_title: 1954
hierarchical_section_title: 1952 Ford / 1954
caption_attribution_description: English: Ford 1954. Photo taken by me in Circuit of Catalunya (Barcelona - Spain) on 25th November 2007. Adriano from it.wiki. Nice photo 1954 Crestline Note: simpler rear fender trim suggests Customline
context_page_description: 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. The 226 CID L-head straight-6 was replaced by an overhead valve 215 CID Mileage Maker with 101 hp, while the old 239 CID Flathead V8 remained with 110 hp. This design would continue through the 1954 model year, with an updated design offered in 1955.
context_section_description: The long-lived flathead V8 engine was replaced for 1954 by a 239 cubic inch overhead valve Y-block unit, marking the end of an era.  This engine produced 130 hp (97 kW) with a two-barrel carburetor. An impressive 160 hp (119 kW) 256 CI version with a Holley four-barrel was available in the official-use-only law enforcement model. The six-cylinder was up to 223 cu in (3.7 L) and now produced 115 hp.  Another new addition was the "Crestline Skyliner" two-door hardtop, which featured an acrylic glass panel over the front half of the roof. Also added was the new "Astra-Dial Control Panel" speedometer, which has a clear, plastic covering on the top, which let sunlight illuminate it in the day-time.  New power accessories included a four-way power front seat. The "woody" Country Squire wagon now used artificial fiberglass panels but remained the most expensive Ford.
caption: 1954 Ford Customline sedan in Carrera Panamericana trim.
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