Vehicle Description
This 1951 Ford Custom two-door sedan hits that perfect balance of a
cherished classic with its pastel/chrome exterior, and it's also
the bad boy with a tuned V8 lurking in the engine bay. This makes
for a total package that is as easy to love as a comfortable
cruiser or your incognito hot rod.
Today we would call any two-door car like this a coupe, but Ford
called it a sedan in 1951. You can instantly see why in its profile
with the large rear roll down windows. The benefit of a bodystyle
like this not only gives the rear passengers more room, but you
also get to educate a few people at the car shows as they search
for the rear door handle. Like any good 1950s car, there's plenty
of chrome on the bumpers and on the highly stylized grille. And
this one really has extra elegance in its details. Those dual
bullet-nose elements leading the way, fender skirts, taillights
that integrate into bright trim, and full-length side trim that
seamlessly wraps around the rear - it's all part of a stunning
package. You can see it all so well because of a quality respray of
Sea Island Green that happened later in life. The car was also
lowered 2" so you have a tasteful, custom look, that adds to the
overall presentation.
The interior was given a nice restoration that looks terrific while
still respecting the Ford's vintage roots. For example, the seats
were reupholstered, but they follow a correct stripe and button-top
pattern. These seats coordinate with the door panels and dash to
create a great uniform total feeling. The atmosphere is absolutely
like an authentic time capsule, but if you look closely, you can
spot some worthwhile upgrades. For example, the steering wheel was
upgraded to a Limeworks Cresliner, at the tune of $1000 (the
original comes with the sale) and the radio is an AM/FM unit for
better cruising tunes.
Under the hood is a terrific presentation. After all, if you're a
Ford fan, it's hard to beat the dual pipes diving into the famous
flathead V8. But you can also tell from this show-worthy
presentation that there have been some nice investments here. It
now includes an Isky cam, Offenhauser finned heads (originals
included), Fenton Headers an alternator (8 volts), electronic
ignition, electric fuel pump, and much more (call for all the
details.) Plus, it's topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor.
So you have extra power that also helps give the dual exhaust a
sweet tone. You are in complete control of it all thanks to the
column-shifted three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. And
all of this completed in 2012, verified by receipts.
This classic has a full history that includes a long-term first
owner and his son performing a quality restoration. The sale also
comes with title documentation, owner's manual, build receipts,
maintenance records, a new car cover, and a bunch of original
components. It's a distinct and iconic Ford with a story to tell.
So don't miss your chance at this exceptional classic, call
today!