The following
page provides a range of photos of the
Ford Customline Ambulance
introduced into the
Victorian Ambulance Service from 1952
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In 1952, Ford Australia introduced the Ford V8 Customline, producing the model until 1958. Changes from the Custom Twin Spinner includes a triple spinner grille (giving it the nickname the Triple Spinner), new bumpers, side trim, rear lamps, suspension pedals, two tone upholstery. Cost was approximately £1400 when first introduced. |
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Four of Geelong's Ford Customlines and 2 Mercury's in the background |
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Geelong's 1952 Ford Customline |
Geelong's 1952 Ford Customline |
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Interior of the Ford Customline |
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Ferntree Gully's 1956 Ford Mainline
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Lorne's 1953 Ford Customline |
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Echuca's 1954 Ford Customline |
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Maffra's 1954 Ford Customline |
Wangarrata's 1954 Ford Customline |
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Geelong's Ford Customline fleet |
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Sheppatons's Ford Customline (left) |
A 1953 and a 1958 Ford Customline |
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