Ford Custom Inline 6 1950
General description :
Second model year for Fords popular Bullet Nose models
Overall very original uncut Shoebox Ford
Original Borg-Warner three-speed manual transmission with overdrive 3.73 gearing
Original engine
Bimini Blue exterior and blue interior
Original glass
New fuel pump, battery, dual exhausts
Rear fender skirts
Under-dash heater
Need a new Shoebox Ford for your collection? MotoeXotica has just the right fit, with this 1950 Ford Custom Tudor Sedan. Made in Fords Buffalo, New York factory, this car was an early 1950 model, according to its VIN. This is one of the most original uncut bullet nose Fords that we have seen in some time.
Finished in Bimini Blue, its paint and trim are in overall very good condition, with just a few minor blemishes visible on the roof upon close inspection. The original windows are clear and intact, as are the vehicles lights, which are haze-free look great. This shoebox rolls on wide whitewall Guardsman bias-ply tires, size 6.70-15 at all four corners, surrounding full moon wheel covers. All of the cars body panels fit solidly and are straight, the trunk is in good condition and comes with a full-sized spare tire, the engine bay is tidy, the battery is new and the bumpers look fantastic.
As the 6 in the center of its bullet nose indicates, under the hood is Fords 226 CID L-head straight six-cylinder engine. Buttoned to this engine are a Borg-Warner three-speed manual transmission with overdrive and a 3.73:1 rear end. This is reportedly, the cars original drivetrain. Besides the battery, other new parts include the fuel pump, springs and dual exhausts.
Inside, the blue bench seats look very good, as does the matching carpet. The blue headliner is in very good order and the silver metal instrument panel is eye-catching and all of its gauges are operational. The original two-spoke steering wheel is in decent order while the inner door panels look good, as does the cars mirror glass. Completing the interior are a pushbutton factory AM radio and an under-the-dash heater.
The1949 Ford was the first all-new automobile design introduced by theBig ThreeafterWorld War II; civilian production having been suspended during the war and the 1946-1948 models from Ford, GM and Chrysler were updates of their pre-war models. Popularly called the “Shoebox Ford” for its slab-sided, “ponton” design, the 1949 Ford is credited both with saving Ford and ushering in modern streamlined car design with changes such as integrated fenders and more. The design would continue through the 1951 model year.
Save for its drive train, this was an all-new car in every way, with a modernladder framesupporting acoil springindependent suspension in front and longitudinalsemi-elliptical springsin back. The engine was moved forward to make more room in the passenger compartment and the antiquated “torque tube” was replaced by a moderndrive shaft. Ford’s popular 226CIDL-headstraight-6and 239CID FlatheadV8 remained.
The 1949 models debuted at a gala at theWaldorf-Astoria Hotelin New York City in June 1948, with a carousel of the new Fords complemented by a revolving demonstration of the new chassis. The new integrated steel structure was advertised as a lifeguard body, and even the woody wagon was steel at heart. The convertible frame had an X member for structural rigidity.
From a customer’s perspective, the old Custom, De Luxe, and Super De Luxe lines were replaced by new Standard and Custom trims and the cars gained a modern look with completely integrated rear fenders and just a hint of a fender in front.
The 1949 and 1950 styling was similar, with a single central “bullet” in the frowning chrome grille. In the center there was a red space that had either a 6 or 8 depending if the car had the six-cylinder engine or the V8. The trim lines were renamed as well, with Standard becoming Deluxe and Custom renamed Custom Deluxe. These new Fords got the now-famous Ford Crest which appeared on the division’s vehicles for many decades in one form or another.
Competition to this Ford in 1950 included Chevrolets Styleline Deluxe Two-door, Dodges Deluxe Coupe, Hudsons Pacemaker Two-door Brougham, Nashs Statesman Custom Two-door and Plymouths Special Deluxe Coupe.
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 60,269 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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VIN: H0BF103964
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1950 Ford Custom Inline 6 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $21900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Custom Model Version : Inline 6 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1950 Sub type : Sedan Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com