Great to be here!

Thank you so much. I agree. The "Easter egg colors" that were introduced in 1952 and continue throughout the 50s changed the automotive industry for sure. I guess it somewhat represented the optimism of the post war era.

The Glacier Blue was the color chosen for my car when it was restored. We like the Glacier Blue; especially living near the coast in So Cal. However my other choices would have been stock Fernmist Green (kind of a light olive drab green) or Woodsmoke Gray ( a medium gray). Both of those would have brought the wood-siding out well too. The color you refer to in A Star Is Born is technically called Polynesian Brown Metallic.

 

What color was it originally? I have a ‘56 Town Sedan in Diamond over Bermuda blue. By ‘55-‘56 I think the two tones and tri-tone colors really hit their stride.

 

I agree 100%. The two tones were the only way to go if you had the option. I have a nice book on the 1950s Fords you should buy if you can. Its very good with vintage photos. Its titled: Ford Golden 50s: All the best from Henry II 1949-59 by Lorin Sorensen



According to the Vin/Information plate on my '53 it was stock Ford Glacier Blue.

 

Hi Ranger,

that shore is a purty car you got there. Do you do the resto on her? Thanks for welcome. Hope to get mine home on the 21 of the month.

mike

 

Thank you sir. No, I purchased the car already restored (the interior and wood trim is original). I did have a nice in-depth detail done on it when it arrived to me 4 years ago. Other than that - and replacing a few valves - I just enjoy driving the car every weekend. Usually with our local woodie club chapter, or the girlfriend for a cruise and lunch, picnic, etc.