Smack-dab in the middle of the 1950s, Ford introduced one of the most iconic cars of the Bobby Sox and Poodle Skirt decade. Although overshadowed by the introduction of the two-seat Thunderbird, the 1955 Fairlane’s new look replaced 1954’s Crestline model with fresh front-end styling that included chrome “eyebrows” over the headlights, a one-piece concave windshield, and a “V-spear” chrome strip along the sides that often served to separate a pastel two-tone paint treatment. An available Continental Kit and fender skirts contributed to the 1950s vibe. At the top of the 1955 Fairlane lineup was the Crown Victoria that added a “basket handle” chrome strip across the roof, as first seen on the Mercury’s 1954 XM-800 concept car. In Skyliner configuration, the forward portion of the roof was see-through plexiglass in a blue-green tint that theoretically filtered out the sun and heat. But with air-conditioning an expensive option in 1955, few buyers opted for the “Glasstop Vicky.” Although the 1955 Fairlane was a major sales success for Ford with over 600,000 sold—35,000 of them Crown Vics—only 1,999 were Skyliners with the glass roof, according to production statistics at The Classic Ford website. Today, the uniqueness and rarity of the Crown Victoria Skyliner makes it a conversation piece at shows and cruises. The 1955 Skyliner offered here showcases classic 1950s coolness with its pink and white two-tone paint, fender skirts, and Continental Kit, a popular accessory of the era that mounted the spare tire over the rear bumper. A frame-off restoration, this Skyliner is powered by the new-for-1955 272 cubic inch V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and automatic transmission. It’s loaded with factory and dealer options, including dual cowl-mounted spotlights, front and rear stone guards, pushbutton radio, wire wheel covers, wide whitewall tires, and power steering, brakes, windows and seat.