Vehicle Description
This shiny black 1950 Ford coupe is one of the slickest
semi-customs we've ever seen. Built just a few years ago, it was
obviously a labor of love and retains the beautiful original lines
and adds a mechanical makeover to create something truly
special.
The 1950 Fords were groundbreaking cars, and this coupe is arguably
the most attractive model. The shape is delightfully modern and
retro at the same time and the clean look is tough for customizers
to improve. So when this one was built, they focused on making what
was already there as nice as possible and then cleaned it up a bit,
and the results are amazing. Don't worry, the iconic bullet nose
grille is still in place, as is the cool Plexiglas hood ornament
and flashy side trim. The gorgeous black paint is extremely well
done and captures the perfect '50s pastel look that works quite
well, particularly with a light tint on the windows to make it look
customized. The doors open and close with the precision that only
comes from a lot of tedious hand-fitting and adjusting and the gaps
are so even it's likely that this car has never been wrecked or
rusty. All the trim was restored, which probably cost a fortune,
and the gleaming bumpers and grille are testament to quality
workmanship.
The tan interior is definitely a product of the '50s custom
movement, 21st century style. The factory split bench was
upholstered in tan vinyl and given traditional patterns, but it's
obvious they weren't shooting for absolute authenticity. The
interior's most dramatic feature is the dashboard, which wraps
around into matching garnish moldings on the doors for a dazzling
effect. The factory instruments were housed in a single round pod,
so they've been replaced with a neat set of Haneline gauges that
replicate the look but enhance accuracy. A custom billet
banjo-style steering wheel looks so cool that there's no point in
trying to reinvent it, and there's a big back seat that's totally
usable by full-sized adults. A/C was tucked under the dash but on
those days it's not needed you'll find that the windows crank up
and down effortlessly. The trunk is enormous and nicely finished
with matching materials and a full-sized spare tire under a
matching tan cover.
A later 289 cubic inch V8 replaces the venerable flathead and it's
remarkable what adding 125 or so horsepower will do for a car like
this. The engine bay is beautifully done, with a Ford Blue engine
block, finned Cobra valve covers, and a super sanitary look
overall. The firewall and inner fenders were smoothed and painted
to match the bodywork and everything else was either polished or
plated to glitter like jewelry. There's a new alternator, power
brakes and steering, and a giant radiator and electric fan up
front. It's backed by a C4 3-speed automatic transmission and a
9-inch rear end with highway gears inside. The front suspension is
the usual Mustang II setup with rack-and-pinion steering and custom
A-arms, while familiar leaf springs hold up the rear end. A custom
dual exhaust system with mellow-sounding mufflers gives it that
traditional V8 sound and the stance is exactly right on those
beautiful 205/75/15 wide whitewall radials with spinner
hubcaps.
Fans of both the traditional custom look and traditional custom
workmanship will love this car. Beautiful, well-sorted, and so easy
to drive that it catches you by surprise, it has quickly become one
of our favorites. Call today!