The Ford Crestline is an

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which was produced by

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in the United States for models years 1952 to 1954.

1952

The Crestline was introduced as the top trim level of the

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range, above the intermediate-level Customline and base level Mainline. It was offered in Victoria, Sunliner and Country Squire versions with 2-door hardtop, 2-door

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and 4-door station wagon body styles respectively.''Big 52 Ford'' (1952 US Ford sales brochure) Crestlines were offered only with a "flathead"

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1953

The Crestline was updated with minor styling and trim changes for 1953. It retained its position as the top trim level in the Ford range while body styles and engine availability also remained unchanged.

1954

For 1954 the Crestline was again updated with minor styling and trim changes. Fordor Sedan and Skyliner versions were added, the latter being a 2-door hardtop with a tinted

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panel in the front section of the roof.''’54 Ford'' (1954 US Ford sales brochure) 13,144 were sold in the single year of production, more than the two years of Crown Victoria Skyliner production that would follow. New straight-six and overhead valve V8 engines were offered. The Crestline was replaced by the Ford Fairlane in the

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{{Ford Crestline Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States