1956 Ford

Sedan

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : (704) 596-5211 Email : information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Frame Up Restored Mainline Sedan 302 V8 C4 3 Speed Looking for a super sharp 50s cruiser to display at local car shows and parade down Main Street? You can always buy a nice Bel Air — Like everyone else… You COULD find a cool old Fairlane, and raise a few eyebrows… Or, you can call RK Motors Charlotte and snatch up this unique 1956 Ford Mainline! Packing a fresh 302 V8 and sporting a host of well-done custom touches, this fully restored sedan draws big crowds and big compliments wherever it goes. If you’re in the market for a classic cruiser that is as unique as it is cool, this awesome ’56 Ford is an absolutely incredible value! Originally a California car which was pampered and maintained for most of its life by one family, this rockin’ ’56 Mainline is now in the possession of only its second owner, and sports a high quality restoration that has aged well and looks great. From the top of its smooth white roof to the bottom of its super cool teal body, the car is much straighter than when it rolled out of a Ford showroom 55 years ago and features a good looking coat of paint with very few flaws. Naturally, that straight body provides a level of fit and finish which is much better than factory tolerances and allows all doors, windows and other moving parts to function fluidly and correctly. The glossy paint combines with a nosed and decked profile to give the car a classic rockabilly feeling which simply can’t be matched by pristine Bel Airs and Victorias of the same ilk. And overall, the car presents a unique flavor of cool which will undoubtedly draw a crowd anywhere you choose to take it. From 1952 to 1956 Fords Mainline was positioned below the Customline and Crestline as the company’s base offering, and accordingly, featured strong styling with minimal trim. At the front of the car, clear hooded headlights hang above a ’56 Mainline exclusive concave stainless grille and horizontal chrome parking lights. Below that grille, a pristine chrome bumper centers vertical guards on a silver front valence and snakes around the corners of solid front fenders. At the back of that bumper, browed fenders lines lead the eye to faux Lakes side pipes which ride below straight doors with correct chrome mirrors, good looking chrome door handles and stylized lock cylinders. On top of the car, like-new glass is bordered by well-maintained stainless, a cool deluxe Ford antenna, and body-matched door frames and drip rails. Behind the doors, sculpted rear fenders hold straight stainless trim with spotless white inserts above smooth fender skirts. And at the back of the car, custom Mercury tail lights hang above a frenched license, a stylized trunk lock cylinder, a second show worthy chrome bumper and clean stainless exhaust tips. When this classic Ford was transformed from basic transportation into the old school hot rod you see today, every detail was upgraded in the name of performance and aesthetic appeal. The cars reliable but basic 6-cylinder was swapped for a new Jasper 302 replacement block which has only seen 1,000 miles of road time and provides excellent throttle response. The firewall, radiator support and inner fenders were covered in a slick coat of gloss black paint, and an assortment of dress up pieces, which range from mirror-like chrome valve covers to a trick Ford Motorsports dipstick, were sprinkled in all the right places. At the top of the engine, a louvered chrome air filter feeds a Holley 4-barrel carburetor which is bolted to an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake. At the front of the engine, fresh V-belts spin billet pulleys which are attached to a slick chrome alternator, a Sanden AC compressor and durable billet brackets. And at the sides of the engine, ceramic coated long tube headers send spent gases into a true dual exhaust system. Fire is provided by a Pertronix Flame Thrower coil which utilizes a traditional points distributor to send spark through bright blue Accel Hi-Temp Super Stock wires. And cooling is provided by a Walker radiator which is equipped with fresh hoses and a billet overflow tank. During the restoration, this classic Fords undercarriage was treated with the same attention to detail as its exterior panels. The cars fully rebuilt suspension benefitted from a significant drop which provides an unbeatable stance, and a number of small tweaks increase both performance and drivability. Up front, a traditional double A-arm suspension sports manual steering and an aftermarket sway bar for a vintage feel with additional rigidity. And out back, a traditional solid axle hangs on durable leaf springs to provide a firm, controlled ride. Motivation is provided by a reliable Ford C4 3-speed automatic transmission and a bulletproof Ford nine inch rear end, and braking is provided by upfitted manual front discs and traditional manual rear drums. At the center of the car, an aluminized true dual exhaust system utilizes Smithys turbo mufflers to create a fitting gnarly burble while a new stainless fuel tank sends dino juice through new stainless fuel lines. Keeping the car firmly planted on the pavement is a spectacular set of bright red 15 inch steel wheels which ride on 165/70 front and 215/70 rear Firestone Silvertown wide whitewall radials and wear pristine Ford hubcaps inside of fresh stainless trim rings. Overall, the bottom of this car presents very well with solid floor that display no signs of rust, a straight frame that shows no indication of damage, and a slew of fresh parts which all function as they should. This awesome Mainlines tasteful and comfortable two-tone interior is a classy reminder of the days when style and appeal were the central focus of car design. In front of the passengers, a beautifully restored two-tone dash hangs a functional Ford clock above pristine stainless trim which houses a full assortment of Auto Meter gauges and a modern Pioneer CD player. At the sides of the car, great looking two-tone door panels flow perfectly around smooth, painted window frames, and hang correct chrome handles above restored two-tone armrests. In the middle of the car, completely rebuilt and recovered green and white bench seats provide the perfect spot for main street cruise nights; and in front of the driver, a correctly restored Mainline steering wheel holds a chrome horn button above a billet turn signal stalk and billet accessory knobs. Below the seats, excellent looking dark green carpet lies under color-matched, Ford crested floor mats and a slick Lokar shifter. Above the seats a like-new white headliner leads the eye to cool rear speakers which wear stainless covers that are crafted into music notes. Below those speakers, the cars restored trunk features a correct mat, a fifth red wheel with a brand new spare tire and a re-located fuel filler neck. Included with this sale is an era-correct 1956 Ford fact book and a small packet of paperwork for the new Jasper V8. This rare and exceptionally clean 1956 Ford Mainline is one of the coolest cruisers on the planet! And at just $29,900 it offers the best of both worlds: a fully restored car at a fraction of the cost of doing it yourself, and a unique hot rod that will likely be the only one of its kind at any show you attend. Solid, well-done 50s era metal like this doesn’t come along too often, and given the attention it draws in our showroom, it won’t last long! FACTS & FIGURES Year : 1956 Mileage : 11471 VIN : Transmission Type : 3 Speed Automatic Type of Vehicle Title : Clear Engine : 302 V8 Primary Color : Teal Interior Color : Green About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte As the world rushes into hard assets ahead of collapsing paper money, sales of top notch classic cars are exploding. Remember, they aren't making anymore #1 condition 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles! In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms &conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 30-50 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at (440)313-8091 or (704)596-5211. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Jason Spruill, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our retail showroom is located in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually 150-200 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Joe Carroll at (704)596-5211. Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Frank Carroll at: (704)596-5211. Frank's direct email address is: frank.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com/testimonials.htm. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence! For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. 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