Vehicle Description
1949 Ford Coupe
The 49 Ford was an iconic car for many reason. First it was the
first year for the "Shoebox" design ushering in an era of cars with
integrated fenders and flat sides for a more aerodynamic look.
Greater than that though this was the first brand new car design
released by any of the Big Three since production was suspended due
to WWII. From 46-48 manufacturers made updates to their pre-war
cars but no new models. Ford won the race for the new design and
many credit the 49 as saving Ford. This cool coupe has a very neat
look and has been very well built. The car has had a lot of little
things done to it throughout the years with the most recent being a
brand new motor in December 2017. The body is in good condition,
very straight and all rust free. The Red paint looks great on the
car and has a very nice shine. It sits on a late 70's Monte Carlo
chassis which works perfectly with the car. The chrome front/rear
bumpers along with the bumper guards and grill were all replaced in
February 2017. In 2014 it received NOS hood hinges, LED taillights,
new windshield glass with seals, new wipers and new powder coated
wheels including the spare. The fact that we can give you specific
months/years for each component being replaced says a lot about how
well this owner has cared for the car.
The new crate 350 HP motor from Jegs was installed in December 2017
by well known local builder Tommys Rod Shop. At that time the motor
was fitted with all new pulleys, new fan belts, all new hoses, new
intake manifold, new plug wires, new fuel pump, new water pump, new
power steering pump, new starter, new brackets, a new polished A/C
compressor, ceramic coated headers, and a new flex plate. You may
notice we didn't mention the alternator well that's because it was
replaced with a new 100 amp alternator in September 2015 which was
still in great shape. The battery was replaced in January 2017 and
the motor mounts in May 2014. Again, the ability to tell you when
specifically each of these components were replaced isn't something
we can do with every car we put up for sale. Luckily the owner
recorded all of this down. The motor runs very well and is sure to
last you a long time. It starts up reliably and has plenty of
power. It is combined with a TH350 automatic transmission and 10
bolt GM rear end. The front and rear shocks were replaced in May
2014 and still provide a smooth ride. In March 2014 the brakes were
worked on with new discs in front, it still has drums in rear.
Other new parts include the 14 gallon fuel tank which was added 1
month after the brakes in April 2014. This car runs down the road
well and the power brakes and power steering make it a comfortable
car to drive.
The interior of the car uses the perfect combination of vintage
originality with modern comforts for a look that really turned out
well. The dash is painted in a two tone Beige and Tan which is the
color combo used throughout the inside. It has the original layout
and all of the original style components like the gauge, knobs, etc
are there. It meets up with the center console which was nicely
integrated between the front bucket seats. The console house the
power window controls and Vintage AC/Heat unit. In front of the
driver sits a tilt column topped with an aftermarket leather
wrapped steering wheel. The seats and door panels utilize leather
with cloth inserts that create a nice contrast. They also feature
aftermarket seat belts with shoulder straps for the front seats.
The trunk is nicely upholstered as well and houses the battery and
spare.
This is a nicely update classic that has a great exterior look and
reliable drive train. Whoever makes this purchase will have many
years of enjoying this car down the road. It isn't often you can
get a classic look with modern reliability for our asking price,
especially in a popular model like the shoebox Ford.
This solid, classic, comfortable driver could be yours for only
$23,600.00!
