To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVEEstimate:
$20,000 - $25,000
- Part of the Mitosinka Collection since 1987
- Older restoration, ideal for driving enjoyment
- Elegant and iconic color scheme
- One of the most significant Ford model years
As automobile production resumed after World War II, offerings were
generally limited to existing prewar designs, but by 1949, the Big
Three had fresh, innovative concepts on sale. Ford was first,
showing all-new 1949 models on 8 June 1948. They were as
un-Ford-like as anything the public had ever seen. Slab-sided and
streamlined, the company proudly announced that the New York
Fashion Academy had judged Ford the "Fashion Car of the Year."
Today the 1949 Ford is widely and justifiably credited as a clean,
crisp American design classic, and one of the most famous U.S.
automobiles ever produced.
The Custom Convertible offered here has been part of the Mitosinka
Collection since 1987, when it was acquired from Val Johnson of
Anaheim, California, who is believed to be the original owner. Many
years ago it was the recipient of a cosmetic restoration in Raven
Black with brown leather upholstery and tan canvas top. Accessories
include an AM radio and overdrive, turn signals, chrome full wheel
covers, and wide whitewall tires. Inspection of the car shows the
paint exhibits extensive cracking around the usual stress areas and
is older overall, while the top and interior remain in good overall
condition with minor signs of age. Under the hood and underneath
the car, all appears very original and largely untouched, including
what appears to be early or original undercoating, and correct Ford
hoses and air cleaner. A correct gas tank was installed in 2014.
The trunk floor is still solid, indicative of an overall
well-preserved life. A full-size spare is tucked into the trunk
itself.
Offered with a file of various maintenance receipts, this is an
iconic old '49 Ford, deserving of a good home and destined for many
miles on American roads.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mt20.
