It’s a new year, and well what do you know, a lore refresh. Man this happens every 5 months or so. ACA might as well stand for Always Changing AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA…well either way happy new year or whatever and lets restart the lore all over again…third time’s a charm right…right?
EDIT: I just realised it was actually a year go that I made my second take on this car’s lore…what a coincidence.
The Flashy 50s: ACA Corona 1951-1956
An old 1950s magazine advert for the Corona Streamline Deluxe
In 1948, the Model 48 Corona was released with much success. However, the Model 48 Corona was essentially a face lift of the Model 45 Corona, which had started production in 1946. As such, the '48 Corona was quite outdated even when it was released. While sales were still going strong, ACA began to plan ahead for a complete replacement of the '48. That replacement would be the Model 51.
Compared to its predecessor, the new '51 Corona was a lot larger and more spacious. Critics lauded it for its ride quality and comfort. This would be attributed to the new chassis, which was a lot more rigid and stable. However, with the new reinforced chassis and larger size, came more weight. A lot more weight. The old ACA inline 6s and V8s were deemed too underpowered to move this behemoth of a car, as such, two new engines had to be developed: A 226CI inline 6 and a 303CI V8.
The Corona would come in multiple trims, with the lowest trim level being, the Corona Fleetline and the highest being the Corona Streamline Deluxe, as well as multiple body styles, including a two-door sedan, a coupe and a cabriolet. A wagon based on the '51 Corona would also be made and renamed the ACA Rio Grande. Throughout 1951-1956, the Corona would receive minor revisions and facelifts.
from left to right: Corona Streamline Deluxe, Corona Fleetline 2-Door Sedan, Rio Grande and Corona Streamline Deluxe Cabriolet
Meanwhile in ACA’s sister company…
1951-1956 Montpelier Crown Cavalry
As with its predecessor, the '51 Corona would be badge engineered by Montpelier to become the more luxurious Crown Cavalry. Introduced as the ultimate American luxury sedan, the '51 Crown Cavalry wowed the public with an unparalleled level of luxury. The already smooth and comfortable ride of the Corona was further enhanced by Montpelier engineers who tweaked and modified almost every component from the Corona to make the Crown Cavalry as luxurious as it could be.
The Crown Cavalry came in many body styles including a sedan, a coupe, a limo and a cabriolet. Unlike its ACA counterpart, the Crown Cavalry would receive a major face lift in 1953 which updated the styling as well as the interior.
from left to right: 1953 Crown Cavalry, 1951 Crown Cavalry
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