1954 Ford Crestline | Exeter, Devon

A 1954 Ford Crestline, the top trim level in Ford's early-1950s range. It is liked for its sculpted body, curved one-piece windscreen and rear quarters with aircraft-style air intakes. On the 1954 cars the grille runs the full width of the nose, with a lamp at each end. This car is black with a blue interior, so the cabin gives a bright contrast to the paint. It is left-hand drive, which gives it an American look: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out on the road side. It seats six. The long, sculpted panels hold reflections well, which helps advertising, photography and fashion and editorial shoots. Film, TV and music video productions set in 1950s America get a car that reads clearly as the period, and the blue seats add colour to close shots. At events it works as a display piece. It also suits a wedding or a personal hire. The car is based in Exeter, Devon.