Ford Custom Flathead V8 1950
General description :
This extremely clean 1950 Ford Custom is for sale in our Louisville KY showroom. The Ford custom club coupe debuted in 1948 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City as a 49 model. The new integrated steel construction was advertised a lifeguard body with even the woody wagon was steel. The styling for the 50 model is very similar with the classic “bullet” in the chrome grill. This 50 is a remarkable example of what these cars were right off the assembly line. Owned by the same person for 35 years before being bought by the current owner this Custom Deluxe was used only as a show car. The black paint is slick and shows off the remarkable body lines that these beauties are known for. The chrome trim is in just as good of condition giving the car a remarkable finished look. The Ford crest is displayed proudly in the middle of the hood which was the first of its kind but would live on for decades to come. The dog dish hubcaps really put the exclamation point on the exterior while tying it all together the original flathead engine is still resting between the frame rails and with the addition of an electric fuel pump she will start right up every time. With the cooling system completely gone through including the addition of an aluminum radiator this flathead is ready for cruising stop light to stop light without a hiccup. The interior has been taken great care of and is as comfortable as your favorite lazy boy. You will however have the pleasure of shifting through the gears via the 3 on the tree set up. If you have been looking for a very original Ford that has not been all cut up or full of bad repairs this all steel beauty is the car for you. Options on this 1950 Ford Custom include, Cloth Interior, Custom Wheels with Hubcaps and Radial Tires. . To view this car in full detail with HD pictures and video on this 1950 Ford Custom call our Louisville showroom at (812)-294-1555, or email us at Louisville@Gatewayclassiccars.com
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/louisville/1950/ford/custom-S1625.html
1950 Ford Custom Flathead V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Memphis by Gateway Classic Cars for Not priced.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Custom Model Version : Flathead V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1950 Sub type : Coupé Location : Louisville
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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