Vehicle Description
Cool coordinating colors inside & out, acres of bright chrome, and
upgraded V8 power come together to deliver a stellar 1954 Ford
Customline Club Coupe.
Those who know Fords love a Club Coupe. In '54 they were the rarest
of the Customline, and the proportions give them the cool business
coupe-like profile that always looks quite sporty. And this one
takes that natural attraction and amplifies. For example, the
original Killarney Green was matched to a modern metallic paint.
The result is a period-correct hue, but now it has a miles-deep
finish with a terrific luster. And to make sure the rest of the car
was up to the new standard, there was a solid investment in
brightwork to keep it mirror-like. That's an impressive feat,
because there is a ton of it. You have the jet-inspired hood
ornament, trim framing all the glass, factory hubcaps, the grille
and front bumper that wrap around the edge, and so much more. And
our favorite piece is the trim that runs the entire length of the
car. Not only does it draw attention to the rear fender artistry,
but also it highlights how straight the sheetmetal is.
Inside is a period-correct presentation with all the right
upgrades. It starts with two-rows of seating that look fantastic in
its multi-tone green. It gives you durable vinyl for the high
traffic areas, and a comfortable green cloth for where you sit. And
with well-coordinated door panels, carpeting, and dash to match
this, it's a terrific full uniform presentation. Plus, you have
nice subtle upgrades like the custom cup holder floor console
finished in a matching green. And even the classic-style radio is
really a more modern AM/FM tuner with auxiliary input. When you
slip behind the wheel, the engine-turned panel and nifty
speedometer that's lit from behind by a clear acrylic panel are
clear indications that the iconic Thunderbird was on its way the
next year. And the auxiliary gauges and column-mounted tach are a
nice indication that some of that performance is already under the
hood.
This was originally a six-cylinder coupe, but something this well
presented deserves a V8. That's why it has been upgraded to a
T-bird style 272 cubic-inch motor from 1955. The bold red block
looks great thanks to classic Fenton aluminum valve covers. It runs
cool thanks to the Champion aluminum radiator. And the V8 sounds
throaty thanks to Red's Custom Headers feeding the dual exhaust.
And if you remember the tach inside, you'll know that's for the
three-on-the-tree manual transmission that also has overdrive. Are
you starting to see how thoughtful this classic is? They even got
an NSRA safety inspection so that you know the quality of this car
goes beyond its cleanliness.
Complete with build receipts, this is a distinctive classic coupe
that's been done exactly how you'd build it yourself. So you can
skip ahead to the fun part and drive it how tomorrow. But the only
way to do that is to call today!
