Notifications
Clear all
The Lounge
14
Posts
12
Users
30
Reactions
983
Views
Topic starter
07/09/2023 6:33 am
'55 or '56 Ford?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
Click on the picture to enlarge the image.
John Bono
North Jersey
07/09/2023 6:57 am
Very slight edge to the 55 for me. Really like the 56 also! 😎
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
John Bono reacted
07/09/2023 7:25 am
While the 55 was very nice, every change made for 56 was an improvement IMO. The all new dashboard, to the parking lights, to the side trim, to the 12 volt electrical system all combined to make the 56 a standout.
07/09/2023 8:27 am
When looking at photos and asking which I like better, then this would be a tie. Both very much the same with very little changes. If you start taking into consideration what updates they have made from year to year, then I would say the 56.
07/09/2023 8:40 am
56 for the reasons mentioned plus the Thunderbird engine.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
07/09/2023 9:31 am
Love them both for looks a tie, which is broken by the dash, 12 volt electrical, engine improvements, hence voted '56.
John Bono reacted
07/09/2023 9:44 am
While the 55 was very nice, every change made for 56 was an improvement IMO. The all new dashboard, to the parking lights, to the side trim, to the 12 volt electrical system all combined to make the 56 a standout.
Bob, you nailed my thoughts to a tee. I thought the '55 was "Art on Wheels", and then it got even better for '56. In my opinion, the '56 is the best styled Ford of the fifties.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Bono reacted
07/09/2023 12:45 pm
While the 55 was very nice, every change made for 56 was an improvement IMO. The all new dashboard, to the parking lights, to the side trim, to the 12 volt electrical system all combined to make the 56 a standout.
I agree with Bob J. and pick the '56. I would also add that the '56 grille and minor tail light change were very well done too.
John Bono and George Schire reacted
07/09/2023 12:47 pm
@georgeschire Bob, you nailed my thoughts to a tee. I thought the '55 was "Art on Wheels", and then it got even better for '56. In my opinion, the '56 is the best styled Ford of the fifties.
I agree George. There were many beautiful 50s Fords produced but the '56 is the best.
John Bono and George Schire reacted
07/09/2023 1:09 pm
1955...less chrome.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
John Bono and John Kuvakas reacted
07/09/2023 8:46 pm
Once again John, I like both but I have slight preference to the 1955.
John Bono and John Kuvakas reacted
07/09/2023 9:41 pm
The '55 looks a little simpler, a little "cleaner" to my eye so it got my vote. It's also the year I was born...
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
John Bono and John Kuvakas reacted