This is a very well sorted 1950 Ford Custom DeLuxe Convertible that
has successfully toured many times with a perfect record of
dependability. The owner has a collection of 65 cars and has
enjoyed this Convertible for the past six years. We love the newly
repainted dark blue livery with tan vinyl interior. The correct tan
canvas top is also new, along with the boot cover. The carpet has a
small area by the drivers seat that shows wear and should be
replaced or otherwise covered with a floor mat. To make the car
more bullet-proof, this car was fitted with a custom after-market
radiator and has new upgraded dual water pumps. (the original
radiator will be included in the sale) It also has a complement of
modern gauges for more accurate touring information. Our featured
convertible came with a 239 CID Ford Flathead V8 with the
three-speed overdrive manual transmission. The exhaust has been
modified to sound similar to glass packs. So the wonderful rumble
of the V-8 is heard from the exhaust. And it sounds very cool!!
Overall, the cosmetics are very good. The car can proudly be
displayed at local car shows, but it is by no means a trailer
queen. This Ford is all about driving it and enjoying the smooth,
powerful V-8! BACKGROUND ON THE 50 FORDS: In 1950, you could order
your new shoebox Ford in Coupe, Sedan, Convertible or Wagon body
styles. The 1949 - 1951 "Shoe-box" Fords are frequently credited
with reviving the struggling Ford Motor Company of the time. Under
the leadership of the then 32-year-old Henry Ford II, grandson of
the founder, the company massively reinvigorated their passenger
car line-up. Externally, the visual differences noted for the 1950
model year included the new rectangular parking lamps up front
being moved below the grill bar and encased in bright metal
housings. The block lettering found on the hood of the '49s was
replaced in 1950, with a stylized Ford crest with red, white and
blue cloisonn�. The hood ornament was also altered to illustrate a
more 'swept back' design. The rear of the car received a similar
badge as found on the hood, along with a body-colored deck handle
and licence plate lamp assembly changed from the chrome of the
49's. Ford featured glass tail lights for the last time in 1950.
External trunk hinges were also phased out after 1950 leading to
the 1951 model having the trunk hinges moved internally. Other
specific changes for the 1950 model included the gas cap being
moved behind a filler door for the first time and the external door
handle mechanisms were switched from a lever style to a push
button. Internally, some changes noted in the 1950 model was that
the speedometer needle was switched to plastic from the metal of
the 1949 model. The radio speaker was switched out from chrome that
blinded drivers when driving into the sun in the 49's to match the
rest of the dash and avoid any further safety concerns. Drive a '50
Ford today... see, hear and feel the difference at Classic
Promenade. Contact Harry Clark at 1-602-245-7200 or email us at
[email protected] for more details; as the slogan said:
there could be 'a Ford in your future... with a future built in!'