Ford Custom V-8 1951
General description :
1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
Same loving owner for the past 14 years
Total frame-on restoration; more than $30,000 invested
All-original dry California car
Rebuilt 239 CID Flathead V-8 engine (VIN code B) and two-barrel carburetor
Three-speed manual transmission with factory overdrive
Silvertone Gray exterior (code H) and original red/black interior (code G)
New black cloth top with glass rear window
All interior gauges, including speedometer, function
Driver and passenger spotlights
Brake system completely overhauled
Looking for a car that will make you fairly unique at a local cruise event? Do you like droptops? Come by MotoeXotica Classic Cars and take a peek at this 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible. This gorgeous example was made in Fords Long Beach, California (VIN code LB) assembly plant on August 8, 1951.
This unit is an all-original car that spent its life in California. After investing more than $30,000 in a total on-frame restoration by a previous owner, this beauty is ready for a new, loving home. The Custom Deluxe series was the top trim level and offered chrome body strips, chrome window moldings, chrome horn ring, two sun visors, door armrests and passenger assist handles on the interior B-pillars for easier ingress/egress.
Finished in Silvertone Gray (code H), the cars paint and trim are in overall excellent condition, with minor blemishes visible upon close examination. The cars windows, including its split windshield, are clear and crack-free while its lights are haze-free and intact, including the driver and passenger spotlights. Complementing the exterior finish is a new black, cloth soft-top that has a glass rear window.
This convertible rides on wide whitewall tires, size G78-15, surrounding factory wheel covers. Wheels and tires look very good overall. The cars bodywork is straight and solid, the bumpers fit tightly to the body, the engine bay is very tidy and the battery looks new.
Underhood is Fords 239 CID Flathead V-8 with a two-barrel carburetor and breathing through dual exhausts.
Inside, the cars original red and black interior, (code G) complements the exterior handsomely. The front and rear bench seats are in overall excellent order, as is the black carpeting underfoot. The original two-spoke steering wheel is present and is in satisfactory shape while the red and black inner door panels and red and silver metal instrument panel are in overall excellent shape. The gearshift lever is in good order. Rounding out the interior is a factory AM radio.
All 1951 Fords sported a new dual-bullet grille and heavy chrome bumpers. The taillight lenses were slightly revamped and there was a reshaped license plate cover. Inside, a completely different instrument panel was used that grouped all gauges in front of the driver. That year, Ford also added a new turn-key ignition.Front suspension is independent coil springs. Headroom was 36.1inches.
Competition to this Ford in 1951 included Chevrolets Bel-Air Convertible Coupe, Hudsons Custom Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham, Oldsmobiles Super 88 Deluxe Convertible Coupe, Plymouths Cranbrook Convertible Coupe and Pontiacs Chieftain Convertible Coupe.
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 629 miles since restoration. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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1951 Ford Custom V-8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $37900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Custom Model Version : V-8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1951 Sub type : Convertible 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