Ford Victoria 350 CID V-8 1951
General description :
1951 Ford Victoria Restomod
Long term California car
Final model year of the first post-World War II Fords
350 CID SBC V-8 engine with dual exhausts
Four-speed automatic with overdrive
Coral exterior with contrasting gray roof and beige interior
Independent front suspension from a Mustang II
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Vintage air-conditioning
Dakota digital dashboard
Chrome Ididit steering column
Original wheels, wheel covers and alternate set of tires in trunk
Documentation includes original owner’s manual and extensive documents on the vehicle; receipts, invoices and more
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In Detroit’s race to create pillarless hardtops, Ford answered the bell after Chevrolet’s Bel-Air and Plymouth’s Belvedere. This incredible “Vicky” hales out of the state of California where it’s had extensive professional work to turn it into the fine driving restomod you see before you!
Finished in Coral with a contrasting gray roof, the car’s paint and trim are in overall great condition. This Victoria’s bodywork is straight and solid while its engine bay is extremely tidy and the battery is very good order. The cargo area is in good, original condition and it has the car’s original wheels, wheel covers and an alternate set of tires. The car has driver and passenger side spotlights and its chrome bumpers look great, too.
Rolling on Falken ProTouring radials, size 215/70R15 at all four corners. Each tire is mounted to a newer five-spoke alloy wheel. The wheels are in excellent order while the tires are in very good shape.
Under the hood is a Chevy Performance 350 CID small-block Chevrolet V-8 motor with dual exhausts. Backing it is a four-speed automatic transmission. Other alternations include independent front suspension from a Ford Mustang II. Driver convenience features include vintage air-conditioning and power rack-and-pinion steering.
The car’s beige bench seats are in overall great condition, as does the carpet, the ribbed headliner and the two-spoke steering column. Newer parts include a Dakota digital dashboard and a chrome Ididit steering column. Overall, the instrument panel and inner door panels are in very good order. Completing the interior is an Alpine AM/FM stereo with CD player below the original factory AM radio.
The 1951 Fords featured an optional Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission for the first time. Ford finally answered the Chevrolet Bel Air and Plymouth Belvedere charge with the Victoria hardtop in 1951, borrowing the term from the victoria carriage. The car was an instant hit, outselling the Chevrolet by nearly 10 percent. The Crestliner continued for one more year, however.
The pillarless superstructure was styled by Gordon M. Buehrig, of Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg fame, who had come to Dearborn after leaving the Loewy team at Studebaker. All 1951 Fords sported a new “dual-bullet” grille and heavy chrome bumpers. This year Ford also added a new “turn-key” ignition. Front suspension is independent coil springs.
Documentation includes original owner’s manual and extensive documents on the vehicle; receipts, invoices and more.
Competition to this Victoria in 1951 included Chevy’s Bel-Air, Dodge’s Coronet, Hudson’s Hornet, Kaiser’s Deluxe Club Coupe, Mercury’s Sport Coupe, Nash’s Ambassador Custom Club Coupe, Oldsmobile’s 98 and Pontiac’s Chieftain.
If you’re seeking a classic look with a modern heart and other, newer touches, this might be the ride for you! Visit MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to see it for yourself!
VIN: B1RH112551
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 31,414 miles. 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 Victoria 350 CID V-8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $30900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Victoria Model Version : 350 CID V-8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1951 Sub type : Coupé 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