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Ford CUSTOMLINE

129 registered in New Zealand · 1951–2000 · 43% from United States

The Ford CUSTOMLINE is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 129 registered across model years 1951 to 2000. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.2L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the CUSTOMLINE.

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129 On NZ Roads
3.2L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford CUSTOMLINE fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford CUSTOMLINE vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford CUSTOMLINE fleet age profile: 1954: 25, 1955: 32, 1956: 31, 1957: 17.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford CUSTOMLINE engine sizes: 3.2L 6%, 4.5L 5%, 4.2L 5%, 4.5L 4%, 3.3L 3%.

Imported From

Ford CUSTOMLINE imported from: United States 43%, Not Known 39%, New Zealand 11%, Australia 5%, Canada 2%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford CUSTOMLINE vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford CUSTOMLINE NZ arrival timeline: 2019: 1, 2020: 1, 2022: 1, 2024: 1, 2025: 2.

Colours

BLUE 38 (29%)
GREEN 20 (16%)
RED 15 (12%)
BLACK 14 (11%)
WHITE 13 (10%)
GREY 8 (6%)
BROWN 6 (5%)
PINK 3 (2%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford CUSTOMLINE regional distribution: CHRISTCHURCH: 12, DUNEDIN: 7, WHANGAREI: 7, AUCKLAND: 6, GORE: 6.

Body Types

SALOON 94%
STATION WAGON 3%
SPORTS CAR 2%
CONVERTIBLE 2%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford CUSTOMLINE are there in New Zealand?

There are 129 Ford CUSTOMLINE vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1951 to 2000.

What body type is the Ford CUSTOMLINE?

The Ford CUSTOMLINE is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: station wagon, sports car, convertible. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford CUSTOMLINE cars imported or NZ-new?

43% of Ford CUSTOMLINE vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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