Last Great Pillared Sedan 1951 Ford™ Custom Crestliner Last of the Crestliners It only lasted two years. But with its sharp 2-tone factory-baked enamel finish, vinyl roof and standard 100hp V-8 engine, the Crestliner was Ford's sportiest model during the early 1950’s. Sales, unfortunately, were never up to expectations with only 17,000 sold in 1950 and less than 9,000 in 1951. The reason, of course, was that both Chevrolet and Chrysler beat Ford into developing a true pillerless hardtop. By late 1951 Ford had caught up with the introduction of the Victoria. Despite costing 20% more than the Crestliner it outsold it 12-1. Seeing the public’s response, for 1952 Ford made Crestline a series that included the Victoria, Sunliner convertible and Country Squire wagon. Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • Opening Trunk • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 1:32 Scale Model • 6" Long