8/21/2023 ADDED THE MOST RECENT PICTURES OF EXTERIOR DATED 8/19/2023, YOU WILL NOTE A MORE CRISP COLOR, . QUESTIONS WELCOMED
1957 FORD CUSTOM 300
IT STARTS UP, RUNS, DRIVES AND STOPS; RECENTLY I HAD THE UNDER CARRIAGE UNDERCOATED AND PAINTED BLACK. The odometer shows under 17,600 miles, which I see as 117,600. New disc brakes and new brake booster.
PRIOR OWNER: I bought this car about 9 years ago from the second owner who had it since 1961. He had it undercoated many moons ago. I could see some of the undercoating still hanging on. Looks like he had the bumpers redone, they look great.
Driving the 1957, I have been told it is a beautiful car
1. It starts up good;
2. The engine sounds good;
3. The brakes work well; I had disc brakes installed at front;
4. The automatic transmission shifts good;
5. The all-steel body is in good condition; I have all the chrome.
THE ENGINE: A 272 CID Y8/ Two-Barrel Carburetor: NOTE: it starts up and runs fine, the only issue it does have a fine crack at engine block, at water pocket, have detected some coolant. I understand it can be brazed. I have had no issues with driving it locally. it is still drivable as is. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Automatic 2 speed, runs/drives. BODY: All steel, PAINT: Two tone white and blue; INTERIOR: Re-upholstered some time ago, needs tightening and cleaning
RADIO: Original radio, kind of works
STEERING WHEEL: Original FRAME: Original.; BRAKES: Professional Mechanic installed at front bolt on new Disc Brakes and Booster. TIRES: As pictured; the tires were new before some over spray done at shop.
TEST DRIVE: To be done by owner along with potential buyer-based on reasonable test driving.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: CASHIERS CHECK - obtained direct from bank OR Cash - turned in at bank. (Transaction to be completed at bank).
