Vehicle Description
1950 Ford Custom Convertible� Most desirable model of the �Shoebox
Ford' Texas convertible�with factory power top� 239 CID Flathead
V-8 engine with heavy-duty "8RT" heads Period Fenton exhaust
manifolds with functional chrome lake pipes Upgraded to 12-volt
electrical system Three-speed manual transmission and 3.73 gearing
Original Raven Black exterior with white top and red and white
interior Dodge Lancer "spinner" wheel covers with red steel wheels
that handsomely�match the red interior� Dual spotlights, full
rocker moldings, gravel guards, chrome lake pipes, dual exhaust
tips, back-up lights and more Shoebox Fords are always delightful
to find in great condition but even sweeter is to find the most
desirable model that year, the custom convertible. MotoeXotica
Classic Cars is pleased to offer this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible.
This Shoebox Ford is customized with a clean but very attractive
style, equipped with spinner caps and red wheels that match the
interior, chrome side pipes and dual spotlights, and many other
period correct goodies! This example left Ford's Chester,
Pennsylvania assembly plant on September 27, 1950 and it received
minor trim updates - a hidden fuel filler door, tighter body
tolerances, better factory procedures and the first usage of Ford's
new "Keystone" identification shield. Dressed in its original
color, Raven Black, the paint and trim are in overall very good
condition. The car's windows are in very good order, as are the
lights. The windows and lights are clear and intact. The car rolls
on wide whitewall tires surrounding wheels topped with a set of
four-bar Dodge Lancer spinner wheel covers, which look fantastic.
The car's white top has a proper fit when raised while when
lowered, it rests beneath a custom-stitched boot cover. This unit
has certain period-style accessories that enhance its appearance -
functional dual spotlights, original full rocker moldings with
front-fender gravel guards, a pair of chrome lake pipes with
removable caps, Ford-scripted exhaust tips, back-up lights, door
handle and fuel filler scratch guards. This car's body panels are
straight and solid, including the contrasting white collapsible
roof. The engine bay is very tidy, with the 239 CID V-8 motor
painted red and white. It appears stock at first glance, but look
closer and you'll see it sports a pair of highly desirable,
Canadian, Ford-built, heavy-duty "8RT" cylinder heads. These were
typically found on commercial vehicles at that time. The engine has
chrome coolant-return pipes and a pair of Fenton period-correct
exhaust manifolds. The car's electrical system has been upgraded to
12 volts from six and uses an alternator for better reliability.
The Flathead is mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a
3.73 rear end. The boot cover for the convertible top nicely
matches the car's white pleated interior. The white seats are in
near-excellent condition, with the black carpet in very good order.
The interior trim is chrome-plated and the dashboard has been
professionally painted bright red, with its original instruments
and looks fantastic. Additionally, there is an aftermarket coolant
gauge mounted under the instrument panel. The two-spoke, black
steering wheel looks great, as do the inner door panels and mirror
glass. Rounding out the interior is a factory AM radio. As a final
touch of whimsy, the door lock plungers are topped with black 8
billiard balls. Competition to this Ford in 1950 included Buick's
Series 50 Super Convertible, Chevrolet's Styleline Deluxe
Convertible, Hudson's Pacemaker Deluxe Convertible, the Kurtis
Roadster, Mercury's Convertible and Oldsmobile's Futuramic 76
Convertible Coupe. When the previous owner acquired this vehicle,
its previous owner told him, "This is one car you have a hard time
not falling in love with." Come by today to check it out before
someone else does! This car is currently located at our facility in
St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 82,899
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR
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