Morten Thoresen's 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria

Morten came across the mildly customized Victoria in Lillestrøm in 1974. The car stood out with its unique blend of features and modifications, which were quite popular in Norway's custom car scene back in the 1970s. Photo courtesy of Morten Thoresen.

Morten purchased the car from a fellow named Per Kristian. It featured a Skyliner roof, which added a distinctive touch to its appearance. Under the hood, it was powered by a 312 Y-block V8 engine equipped with aluminum valve covers, enhancing both its performance and aesthetic appeal. Photo courtesy of Morten Thoresen.

The exterior of the car was adorned with chrome trim from a 1956 Ford, including a chrome strip over the roof that Morten believes came from a Crown Victoria. It also had an electrically operated trunk lid. Inside, the car had a custom interior, and according to Morten, someone had spent a lot of hours customizing it. Photo courtesy of Morten Thoresen.

1953 Ford Crestline Victoria owned by Morten Thoresen of Oslo, Norway. Morten lived at Kalbakken when he owned the mildly customized Victoria, and in June of 2024, he told Sondre Kvipt of Kustomrama that he came across the car in Lillestrøm in 1974. The car stood out with its unique blend of features and modifications, which were quite popular in Norway's custom car scene back in the 1970s.

Skyliner Roof and Y-Block Power

Morten purchased the car from a fellow named Per Kristian. It featured a Skyliner roof, which added a distinctive touch to its appearance. Under the hood, it was powered by a 312 Y-block V8 engine equipped with aluminum valve covers, enhancing both its performance and aesthetic appeal. Morten believed the engine came from a Thunderbird, along with the spare tire cover and the hubcaps.

Exterior and Interior Customizations

The exterior of the car was adorned with chrome trim from a 1956 Ford, including a chrome strip over the roof that Morten believes came from a Crown Victoria. It also had an electrically operated trunk lid. Inside, the car had a custom interior, and according to Morten, someone had spent a lot of hours customizing it.

Legacy

Morten's 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria is a reflection of the creativity in Norway's custom car community during the 1970s. While not widely documented or famous, it remains a unique example of mid-20th-century automotive customization. Morten is pretty sure he sold the car to a fellow from Mortensrud. He never saw it again after he sold it.