My father bought the 55 while I was away at college. I found out about it when I came home for the summer. When I pulled into the driveway I saw its nose peeking out under the carport. What a surprise! It had led a rough life as a work truck but it was in pretty good condition overall. It was an original V8 with three on the tree. I drove it around the block and couldn't figure out how to shift it so that was it!!!! The next day, Dad came home and the entire front clip was off.
This was the 55 the day after I first saw it and after the first and only time I ever drove it in this condition.
To check out the problems that we ran into on the body, click here.