Vehicle Description
It's probably fair to call this 1958 Ford 300 2-door sedan a bit of
a sleeper. It's certainly attractive in a 1950s way, offering lots
of chrome and two-tone paint, but underneath there's a big old
horsepower factory in the form of a stroked 390 cubic inch V8
backed by a 4-speed manual. If you like your fun to be low-profile,
this Ford might be a great choice.
The 300 was the basic everyman's car that delivered a good balance
of value, performance, and style. The '58 Fords were extensively
redesigned with the quad headlights being the most notable change.
Ford never really got crazy with the tail fins, but there are
little points out back to let everyone know that this is a product
of its age, and a faux hood scoop is a neat touch. The two-tone
Colonial White and Azure Blue is a fantastic choice and the way the
trim is designed on the '58 Fords, it has a natural break point
that highlights the stainless side trim. It's an older paint job,
just right for casual cruise nights and it shines up pretty well
even after several years. The chrome is a combination of original
and freshened pieces, with the big grille showing light signs of
age but everything else looking pretty darned nice. Dual antennas,
fender-mounted mirrors, and those jet-age taillights all make this
Ford look fast without being over-done.
The interior was recently trimmed and looks very much the way a
'50s cruiser should. The factory bench seat wears a new seat cover
that matches the exterior color combination rather well, and with
dark blue carpets, it looks and feels elegant inside. The factory
steering wheel, arched instrument panel, and door hardware stick
with the OEM theme, but details like the floor-mounted shifter,
Stewart Warner auxiliary gauges, and vintage Rotunda tach on the
dash add a performance vibe. Custom pedals don't hurt, either. The
original AM radio is still in the dash but there's a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo head unit with remote cleverly stashed in the glove
box and the speakers were carefully installed where they wouldn't
be easily seen. The back seat offers full-sized comfort and the
giant trunk was made for road trips.
Tip the hood forward and you'll find what appears to be a vintage
390 cubic inch V8, but with a 428 crank inside, it makes a rather
impressive 410 cubic inches. Topped by a vintage Tri-Power setup,
an oval air cleaner, and cool Mercury valve covers, it aims for a
period performance look. You'll also find a modern power steering
system, a big aluminum radiator with electric fan, modern
alternator, and an electronic ignition system to make sure it runs
like it should. The engine bay sticks mostly to an OEM look, with
obviously upgrades like the dual master cylinder for safety.
Underneath, you can see that there was real money spent on this
build, because the red oxide primer on the floors really makes the
rest of the chassis pop. There are long-tube headers with cut-outs
leading to a custom Flowmaster dual exhaust system, the
aforementioned 4-speed manual gearbox, and a robust Ford 9-inch
rear hanging on a set of ladder bars. Add in two fat sway bars,
front disc brakes and staggered 215/70/15 front and 295/50/15 rear
BFG radials and you get a vintage Ford that drives like something
much more recent.
An unusual car that gets everything right, plus a period
performance vibe. We like this car and it runs even better than it
looks. Call today!