In 1952 Ford launched a complete redesign of the 1949 Fords, with new sleeker body having a wraparound windscreen. The new car was built on a 115 inch wheelbase, and there was a choice of 3.5-litre ohv six or a 3.9-litre Flathead V8 engines. 1952 Fords were sold as 'Mainline', the entry level model, 'Customline' the mid price range, or 'Crestline' at the top of the range. Body styles offered were 2 and 4-door sedans, 2 and 4-door estates, 2-door coupe, 2-door hardtop, and a convertible. Gordon Buehrig, one time designer for Cord, gave the station wagon an elongated one piece roof and an ingenious tailgate. Grilles were simplified for 1953. 1954 Fords gaved a larger 3.7-litre six, and a new Y-block V8 engine. Theere was a new Skyliner model at the top of the Crestline range which consisted of a Crestline hardtop with transparent acrylic roof. Ford gave its 1955 cars a new body.