1955 Ford

A. J. Lanier's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Lanier

Art Guglielmi's 1955 Ford Victoria

Bill Burnett's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria was restyled around 1955/1956.

Bob Hoshiko's 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Bob Palmer's 1955 Ford Thunderbird, The Golden Bird, was restyled by Clarkaiser Custom Shop of Detroit, Michigan in 1955.

Charles McDonald's 1955 Ford Thunderbird was restyled by Don Roberts of Bear's Custom Body Shop in Inglewood in the late 1950s or early 1960s.

Choc Hunt's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, as it appeared in 1960.

Clay Crabtree's 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Craig Ford's 1955 Ford Crown Custom

Dave Richardson's 1955 Ford

Don Ellis' 1955 Ford Thunderbird of Portland, Oregon. Ellis was a member of the Ramblers of Portland car club, and the Thunderbird was restyled by several of the guys in the club. The build was started in 1958 and completed in 1959.

Don Tognotti's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Green Voodoo

Gary Fioto's 1955 Ford - The Beatnik.

George Contaoi's 1955 Ford F-100 of San Bernardino, California, was restyled by Dick Richardson's Custom Shop and Barris Kustoms in 1956. Von Dutch striped it and made a mural on the tailgate along with Dean Jeffries.

Gerry Moree's 1955 Ford Fairlane, of South Carolina, was restyled by Robbie Martinez of Broadway Auto Body Shop in Chula Vista, California.

Gil Ayala's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of East Los Angeles, California. Known as the Wild Bird, the car was restyled by Gil and Al Ayala at Gil's Auto Body Works. The first version was completed in 1956.

Gordy O'Hara's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Gordy purchased the Thunderbird from a local Ford dealership in 1957. At the time he was only 19 years old. Gordy spent the next 5 years hopping up and restyling the car. The build was completed in 1962.

Tom Kosulandich's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of San Pedro, California. Built with the help of his brother Mike and Greg Sharp, the Thunderbird underwent extensive customization under the skilled hands of Bill Ortega, Bill Hines, Eddie Martinez and Joe Perez. Featuring a Candy Red paint job by Hines and a custom interior by Martinez, the car debuted in its full glory at the 1963 Tridents Rod Custom Autorama, winning the Sports Car Sweepstakes. This early iteration of Mike's Thunderbird became a standout icon in the Southern California custom car scene and was later featured in Rod & Custom magazine May 1964.

Tom Kosulandich's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of San Pedro, California. Known as "Sundowner," the second iteration of Tom's Thunderbird was updated in 1964 by Bill Hines with additional bodywork and a striking fadeaway paint scheme. These modifications ensured the Thunderbird remained a standout in the custom car circuit.

Ina Mae Overman's 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Jerry Drake's 1955 Ford Fairlane of Lansing, Michigan was restyled by Ed Blaisdell of Blaisdell Body Shop. Jerry is a well known Michigan pinstriper that operated under the name "Spider the Crazy Painter." He bought the Ford, known as "India Ivory" in 1957, and it went through several modifications between 1957 and 1959.

Jerry Koller's 1955 Ford of Bellflower, California. Known as the "Doll Buggy," Jerry's Ford featured a scallop paint job by Larry Watson of Watson's House of Style. The car was painted around 1958-59.

Jim Hurley's 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Joe Batti's 1955 Ford Pickup

Joe Castro's 1955 Ford Thunderbird of Hayward, California. Known as "The CandyBird," Castro's Thunderbird was restyled by Joe Bailon at Bailon's Custom Shop in 1957.

Joe Cirimele's 1955 Ford of the Satan's Angels in Oakland, California was restyled by Bailon Custom Shop.

Larry Quatrone's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria as it appeared after Larry Watson had painted it candy gold and lime in 1960.

Lee Bailey's 1955 Ford Convertible of Battle Creek, Michigan. Lee was a member of the Automotive Engineers of Battle Creek. The Ford was his first car. His dad bought it for him in 1960, and he helped him restyle it the same year.

Leon Clutterham's 1955 Ford F-100

Paul Schneck's 1955 Ford

Richard Axcell's 1955 Ford Pickup

R. E. Miller's 1955 Ford Pickup

Russ Meacham's 1955 Ford Thunderbird, of Vernon, Connecticut, as it appeared in 1960

Sal Consiglio's 1955 Ford of New York City, New York. Sal lived in the Richmond Hill neighbourhood. He was a member of the 1320 Crusaders car club, and his Ford was restyled in 1962. The build was sold before it was completed.

Sy Gregorich's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria - The Victorian of Detroit, Michigan was restyled by the Alexander Brothers, and was first completed in 1959.

Vartan Davidian's 1955 Ford F-100, of North Carolina was restyled by Steve Stevens.

Øistein Bondeson's 1955 Ford Fairlane of Oppegård, Norway. The front on Øistein's Ford was modified to accept a tube grille in 1969.

Russ Meeks' 1955 Ford of Portland, Oregon. The build was completed in January of 2018 and it made its first public appearance at the 2018 Grand National Roadster Show.

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1955 Ford Customs

A. J. Lanier's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Lanier
Art Guglielmi's 1955 Ford Victoria
Bill Burnett's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Bob Hoshiko's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Bob Palmer's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Golden Bird
Charles McDonald's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Choc Hunt's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Clay Crabtree's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Craig Ford's 1955 Ford Crown Custom
Dave Richardson's 1955 Ford
Don Ellis' 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Don Tognotti's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Green Voodoo
Gary Fioto's 1955 Ford - The Beatnik
George Contaoi's 1955 Ford F-100
Gerry Moree's 1955 Ford Fairlane
Gil Ayala's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Wild Bird
Gordy O'Hara's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ina Mae Overman's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Jerry Drake's 1955 Ford Fairlane - India Ivory
Jerry Koller's 1955 Ford - "Doll Buggy"
Jim Hurley's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Joe Batti's 1955 Ford Pickup
Joe Castro's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The CandyBird
Joe Cirimele's 1955 Ford
Larry Quatrone's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Lee Bailey's 1955 Ford Convertible
Leon Clutterham's 1955 Ford F-100
Paul Schneck's 1955 Ford
Richard Axcell's 1955 Ford Pickup
R. E. Miller's 1955 Ford Pickup
Russ Meacham's 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Russ Meeks' 1955 Ford
Sal Consiglio's 1955 Ford
Sy Gregorich's 1955 Ford Crown Victoria - The Victorian
Tom Kosulandich's 1955 Ford Thunderbird - The Sundowner
Vartan Davidian's 1955 Ford F-100
Øistein Bondeson's 1955 Ford Fairlane

Cars Using 1955 Ford Parts

Front Bumper
Dick Mesa's 1949 Ford Convertible

Deck Lid
Pete Millino's 1950 Ford Convertible

Engine
Vern Rogers' 1947 Crosley

Passenger Car Grille
Jimmy Salmon's 1947 Ford Club Coupe
Dean Jeffries' 1947 Mercury Convertible
Jim Hurley's 1949 Ford
Jack Bertlow's 1949 Ford
Milton Depuy's 1949 Ford
Stan Seline's 1951 Ford Coupe
Jim Musil's 1951 Mercury Convertible
Phil Hernandez' 1951 Mercury four-door
Ron Dragoo's 1951 Mercury Coupe
Wayne Badger's 1951 Mercury
Jerry Quesnel's 1952 Ford
Custom City Auto Sales' 1952 Mercury
Sandy Kroll's 1953 Chevrolet
Walt Christian's 1953 Ford
Pete Stanley's 1954 Ford
Louie Gaulrapp's 1954 Chevrolet
Richard Axcell's 1955 Ford Pickup

Headlight Rings
Sam Barris' 1952 Ford

Hubcaps
Paul Richards' 1949 Ford Convertible

Rear Axle
Vern Rogers' 1947 Crosley

Side Trim
Dick Mesa's 1949 Ford Convertible
Jerry Daman's 1950 Ford
Junior Conway's 1950 Ford
Melvin D'Loss 1950 Ford Convertible
Royce Blomberg's 1953 Ford

Crown Victoria Roof
Bo Hedenström's 1956 Ford Fairlane - The Avalanche

Taillights
Joe Brienza's 1934 Ford Convertible - The Brienza Special
Billy Stein's 1950 Mercury Four-Door
Dick Schneider's 1950 Mercury
Stan Seline's 1951 Ford Coupe

Thunderbird Steering Wheel
Buzz Pitzen's 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Crown Victoria Back Seat
Bo Hedenström's 1956 Ford Fairlane - The Avalanche

Truck Grille Star:
Leo Lyons' Ultra Modern Merc

Truck Steering Gear:
Leon Kendrick's 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe - Wild Deuce