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The
55
Custom
Crown
Vic,
number
four in
the
DM
"Rods
&
Customs"
series
just arrived. Fifties era custom fans will love this replica. The
metallic turquoise with white roof and 56 Mercury saddle trim is
gorgeous and is a nice change. The car has an "in the weeds"
stance and is loaded with all the custom tricks. Modifications
include a 55 DeSoto grille with the 55 Crown Vic bumper turned
upside down, nosed and louvered hood accented with pinstriping,
twin dummy teardrop spots, decked trunk also striped, rolled rear
pan, mild custom taillights, cruiser skirts, lake pipes and rolling on
wide whites with Dodge Lancer style hubcaps. The crowning touch
however is the suicide doors.
The interior is white with bucket seats (seat backs don't tilt) and a
console. The shifter remains on the steering column. Neat extra
touches include a pine tree air freshener hanging from the rear view
mirror, a pair of sunglasses resting on the console and a Pharaoh's
Club Plaque on the rear of the car. Under the hood is the Ford V8
with tons of chrome and three deuces. I was shocked however to
note that Danbury had omitted the ignition wires. Fit and finish are
equal to what we have come to expect from Danbury and the car
looks terrific sitting next to the Custom Nomad. I would rate this as
a four star model. I can't wait for the Hot Rod '36 Ford. The issue price is $109 + $5.80 S&H. (4/12/98)
(04/12/1998)
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