Vehicle Description
Frame-off restored with correct Flathead power and featuring
overdrive for modern cruising! Power top, deluxe radio, Magic-Air
heat/defrost and more! This is certainly amongst the nicest that
money will buy! Ford's first post-war chassis debuted in June 1948
at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel as 1949 models. Known today as the
"shoebox", this new Ford brought the styling into the times, with
slab-sided but handsome body lines, uprated engines and a myriad
body styles to choose from. Among the most popular was the
convertible; strengthened by an additional x-brace underneath, the
drop top was a fun and stylish way to cruise at the turn of the
half century. Today, these shoeboxes remain popular with
enthusiasts for their style, power and sound! We are very excited
to offer this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible! Finished in Black over
Black and Red vinyl interior and tan Haartz cloth soft top, this
car wears the quintessential colors of an early 50s performance
car! The car is fitted with a correct 239ci Flathead V8 with 6.8:1
8RT heads and intake making 100 horsepower as well as a 3-speed
manual transmission with overdrive! Notable features and options
include power top with glass window, front�& rear bumper guards,
oil bath air cleaner, "V8" exhaust turndown, chrome driver
side-view mirror, day/night rear-view mirror, deluxe pushbutton
radio, Magic-Air heater/defroster, working electric dash clock,
rubber floor mat, added turn signals and more! The car rides on
Ford hubcaps with trim rings wrapped in 6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe
Champion gum-dipped wide whitewall tires! This�special Custom�was
frame-off restored around 2010 including full engine overhaul and
only driven about 1,000 miles since.� More recently, the car had a
carburetor and fuel system rebuild and gas tank flush, front end
alignment and brake system overhaul. Originally a California car,
this Ford has spent the last few years in the Southeast US
(Tennessee and Georgia in particular) and only driven on nice and
sunny days! For added convenience, the car has been upgraded with
an electric fuel pump while retaining proper 6V charging.� Included
is a black boot cover, 1950 Ford owner's manual, clock instruction
booklet,�and full spare, jack & lug wrench. The interior and
exterior will show only the most minor signs of use and will
continue to dazzle onlookers out in the sun. The underhood
presentation is worthy of showing, with gloss and semi-gloss
appearances throughout and proper Ford Model 94 carburetor.
Likewise, the undercarriage is highly detailed and has many new
components including suspension, brakes, and exhaust system.
Similarly, the driveshaft has been rebalanced.� The floor pans
appear as factory new, with a smooth chassis from front to back!�
While Ford managed to build 50,299 of these convertible coupes in
1950, very few have survived as well as this one. With many popular
options, this example is a handsome testament to early 50s Ford
style and will make the next owner very happy both on the road and
at shows. We would invite any interested parties to call with
additional questions! Thanks for looking!