1953 Ford Crestline 2 door custom. This street rod is dressed in all red with custom pinstriping and chrome accents all around. The interior is finished in red and black with a modern stereo head unit and custom gauges. Powering this Crestline is a small block Chevy 305 V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission and it sits on wide white wall tires. This custom Crestline is perfect for your collection or as a car show circuit cruiser. More general information on the model year 1953 Ford Crestlines: The 1953 Ford Crestline was a full-size automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States for the 1953 model year. It was the top-of-the-line model in the Ford lineup, and was available in a variety of body styles, including a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, a convertible, and a station wagon. The Crestline was powered by a 239 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 130 horsepower. It was available with a three-speed manual transmission or a two-speed automatic transmission. The Crestline was a stylish car, with a distinctive grille and taillights. It was also well-equipped, with features such as a heater, a radio, and a sun visor.