Automobile, 1956 Ford Victoria 2D Hardtop. In 1951 when Ford designer Gordon Buehrig brought the Victoria into the automotive world, he brought in a winner! Ford sold over 110,000 of these and they all rolled off the assembly line with Ford's ever dependable 239ci flathead V8. The evolution of that model through the Crown Victoria line lasted up to current times. Looking in the rear view mirror of time, Gordon Buehrig couldn't have imagined this beauty. The back story on this gorgeous Victoria began in 1961 when Doug Gethmann was a junior in high school. He was driving a '51 Ford he bought for a hundred bucks. It was in sad shape so he traded it in for a 1956 Ford Victoria 2D hardtop and $600 that he made from raising hogs. It was a wonderful, beautiful car that he loved dearly. Since then, he always dreamed about owning another one. Fast forward years. Just a few years ago he found this amazing reflection of the '56 Ford Victoria he couldn't forget. It is a magnificent combination of nostalgia and a modern street rod. The car has undergone extensive mechanical modifications including the installation of a 428 Cobra Jet engine with automatic, power steering and air conditioning. The hood, trunk and some side moldings were removed along with the door handles. It now looks sleek, sexy & fast! The black paint is mirror-like and shows you how straight the body is. The interior is equally spectacular. Plush maroon front bucket seats and Crown Victoria rear seats look and ride comfortably. Crown Victoria body trim used as signature molding to top off the rear seats. Air, heat, sound system, keyless entry and gauges work perfectly and the car drives and rides excellent. Shelby racing wheels along with the car's stance make it a gorgeous head turner of a car. This car is both street and show ready. VIN# M6RV179968. Shows 64,465 miles.