The 1953 Ford Crestline Features
New Fordcraft nylon Craftloom upholstery fabrics with contrasting vinyl trim...new ultra-fashionable fittings...and new harmonizing color combinations are an "open" invitation to step out in style. Hull-tight body construction...built-in full-length arm rests in back...thick foam-rubber cushioned seats, front and rear...mean snug comfort and smooth going anywhere!
The 1953 Sunliner's new electric motor driven top mechanism is far faster- for quick conversion, come rain or shine! An exclusive feature in Ford's field is the new top well which folds out of the way when top is up. Gives you 3 cubic feet of extra luggage space. The new Sunliner's car-wide rear window section zips out for extra openness in warm weather. Gives you unlimited visibility in back, too. On sunny days, top folds down into well...completely out of sight.
At left, Sunliner top is held securely to windshield by lever-action latch for a perfect weather seal. An easy pull and top is unlocked. At right, a pull on this conveniently located button switch and top goes down swiftly and smoothly. A push and the Sunliner top's up in a jiff!
Visibility Unlimited! Huge one-piece curved windshield gives you wide-angle vision where you need it most. I-REST tinted safety glass rests your eyes night and day. Controls on instrument panel are individually lighted. Center Fill Fueling! Eliminates gas-pump "jockeying". Permits fueling from either side of car because fuel pipe opening is located at center rear. Leaves more baggage space inside trunk. License plate conceals filler cap...and folds down for easy fueling.
New bold and beautiful grille! It's wider, lower, more massive...distinctive as well as functional. Hood latch release is conveniently located beneath grille top bar. Fordomatic Drive is the finest, most versatile, completely automatic drive in its field! All you do is steer and step on the gas pedal...you never push a clutch...you never shift a gear! Overdrive saves you up to 15% on fuel. It gives you smooth, quiet performance and a longer engine life.
Power to Spare! 110-horsepower High-compression V-8 engine makes you the leader from the word go! Ford's brilliant Strato-Star V-8 is the smoothest, most spirited engine...and the only V-8...in the low-price field. And with Ford's famous Automatic Power Pilot, you get high compression performance without the use of premium fuel.
Ford's Automatic Ride Control is a balanced system of advanced, coordinated ride features that takes tilt out of turns, bounce out of bumps...gives you a smoother, safer ride.
