Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics is proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this completely rust free and an older restoration as
required over the years from it's previous San Diego, southern
California owner, who had owned the car from 1952 until we acquired
it this year, in a seriously striking original color combination of
this original southern California 1950 Ford Custom DeLuxe 2 Door 6
Passenger Convertible with it's original 239 cu in Flathead V8
engine matched to a 3 speed column shift transmission with factory
Overdrive and a Power hydraulic soft top. The restoration was
completed between the years 1974-79 after having been purchased in
1952 by its previous long time owner who had driven the car until
1964, when he then stored it until he had the time to fully restore
it, the odometer now reads 11,357 miles.The car was purchased in
1952 whilst the owner was a student at Hoover High School in San
Diego and has spent it's entire life since then in San Diego, CA.
The car was reportedly used as the Hoover High School cheerleading
car from 1952-54 and carried the Homecoming Queen at Hoover,
driving in parades in downtown San Diego. It was driven in it's
original condition until 1964 and lovingly restored after being
parked for some 10 years in the late 1970's in it's original color
and with NOS parts. The owner met his wife in this car in 1956 and
drove her home from their first date, they were later married for
some 62 years until his recent passing. This car oozes pride of
ownership.The car has it's original 239 c.i. V8 which has been
bored 1/8", ported, releaved, Merc 1/4 crank, 3/4 cam,
'Offenhauser' aluminum heads, intake manifold with dual 97 carbs,
Malory dual point ignition, 3 speed stick with over-drive, all of
which makes this a car that will cruise at 70 mph @ 3000 rpm with
18 mpg. When restored the 'shoe box' panels were flawlessly
prepared (with no friendly waves!) and received a 30 coat cellulose
'Black' lacquer paint job (better than any paint job one can get
today) with a lustrous and durable finish with superior adhesion to
metal! The car boasts it's original hubcaps (no wheel trim) for a
clean look and a completely restored interior with high quality
original 100% wool carpets, seats recovered in striking 'Black amp;
Red' Connolly leather (same as the classic Rolls Royce amp; Bentley
cars) from original factory upholstery patterns, all knobs and
ornaments are NOS, the top bows are original and restored to
factory color with all fittings replated and the metal dashboard
was restored at the same time, a new 'White' soft top was installed
and all new stainless trim and body moldings amp; all new chrome
with all new suspension, wiring and mechanics.The car was nicely
factory optioned with original factory options of the car
including: 239 CID 2 BBL V8 engine (now upgraded with dual carbs
and bored 1/8"; power hydraulic soft top; 3 speed manual
transmission with optional Overdrive ($180); original push button
AM radio ($85); Whitewall tires ($25); heater amp; defroster ($70)
amp; electric clock ($15). The floor boards, trunk and all the
typical rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the
car has had no signs of any accidents - obviously an always garaged
and cherished car since new and overly restored in the late 1970's
by it's fastidious owner with no expense spared and with attention
to all details and with actually very few miles driven since the
restoration!After their 1949 revolutionary redesign, Fords received
only minor updates for 1950. Ford's facelift for 1951 included a
new "dual spinner" grille, larger capacity fuel pump, waterproof
ignition system to prevent shorts from moisture and chromed
windsplits ahead of twin point tail-lights. Overall quality had
already been much improved over the hastily assembled '49's with
bodies and frames strengthened, handling upgraded and the V8 engine
quieted. The Custom lineup had a revised grille, new steering wheel
horn ring, push-button door handles and the gas filler now located
behind a hinged flap. Whitewalls, trim rings and ribbed fender
skirts were all extra cost options as was the heater amp;
defroster, clock and radio.It is of note that America's newest and
finest automatic transmission and Ford's first, the 3 speed
Ford-o-matic transmission was introduced in 1951, with the 3 speed
manual with or without Overdrive transmission remaining an
option.This particular fully older restoration example still looks
extremely impressive in it's original 'Black' color Lacquer paint
and the interior is quite stunning in this 'Black amp; Deep Red'
leather two-tone color combination! All the chromework and
brightwork has been restored and the original spare wheel with it's
jack is in the trunk. The 239 Flathead V8 engine with dual carbs is
extremely strong and this particular car drives magnificently -
must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an
arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly
remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for
it's money! This is a rare opportunity to own a great daily driving
and never abused example of an obviously always garaged and rust
free 19510 Ford Custom DeLuxe convertible with all service records
from it's long time previous ownership available and a more loved
and cared for car you could not hope to find! This is one very
desirable car for any classic American car enthusiast or Ford
collector to add to his collection and a sure-fire investment
that's sure to appreciate over the years for any classic American
car collector!