Vehicle Description
You already knew the 1950 Ford coupe was an ideal custom street
rod. But when it's been built with bold paintwork, A/C comfort, and
a shining flathead under the hood, then it's everything you want in
a cut-above custom build... and best of all, it's ready to start
winning you awards today.
Everyone loves the sleek look of Ford's first post-war design. It
was fairly groundbreaking when it first appeared, which is why it
became the darling of the custom car crowds. This legacy is taken
to a new level as you look over all the work on the exterior. The
ultra sleek body is free from clutter like door handles. This
allowed for a modern shade of Wineberry Candy. There was a huge
investment in the paint alone that it's so smooth, you'll swear the
top coat was made of Crisco. And of course, a custom built '50s
machine is not complete without some great brightwork. The custom
toothy grille looks amazing and the bumpers are so mirror-like that
ladies will use them to check their lipstick. But also take some
time with the details. The louvered hood, integrated fender skirts,
dual spotlights, custom tail lamps, moon hubcaps with whitewall
tires, and the lake pipes that have the cool "Fifty" name as part
of the mounting. This is all part of the kind of thoughtful custom
package that will fill the trunk with awards.
The interior was given a makeover that respects the original
design, yet gives it a ton of modern flair. It starts with a set of
custom leather bucket seats that power adjust to the perfect
comfort position. Plus, there's a custom center console. The tan
color here matches the rear seats, headliner, dash, and custom door
panels. Plus. With the carpets in an exterior-matching red, the
total package is a very thoughtful and uniform presentation that is
only seen on the highest quality builds. That cool two-spoke
steering wheel with bright trim is pure 1950s cool. In fact, the
whole dash stays true to the original, right down to the AM radio
that's still on display. But this one was built to be a cruiser,
that's why the real tunes come from a modern AM/FM/CD stereo with
modern Bluetooth located in the overhead console. Plus, the
original gauge package is supplements by a custom auxiliary panel
so you always know what's going on under the hood. And power
windows and modern R134a air conditioning means you can share this
custom interior with the world and still say as cool as you
look.
Grab your sunglasses before opening the hood. The kind of budget
people would send on their whole restoration was utilized just for
what went into this engine bay. The valve covers, intake, air
toppers, firewall, fender walls, pulleys, radiator pipes, and so
much more is polished to a mirror-like shine. In fact, we dare you
to find one more area where there could be an investment in
brightness. But when you look beyond the award-worthy shine, you'll
see a 239 cubic-inch flathead V8 that has been built for reliable
performance. It now features a double set of dual carburetors and
an aluminum radiator with eclectic fan. The V8 makes a seriously
sweet rumble from the glasspack dual exhaust, and you're in
complete control of the powerband thanks to the three-speed manual
transmission with overdrive. And going down the road is easy thanks
to features like the air bags in the rear.
The level of this build is amazing from every angle (even the
undercarriage is super clean.) So you'll be glad the sale comes
with the right materials like build receipts, service manuals, and
restoration photos so you can take others on this Ford's
transformation into the ultimate street machine. So if you want to
command attention even in a crowd of hot rods, it's time to hurry
up and call today!
