Vehicle Description
1950 Ford Custom Sedan
For Ford's first introduction after WW2 they rolled out the
commonly referred to shoebox design, a slab sided, pontooned car
with its frowning chrome grille with the single bullet and Ford
crest, which would appear throughout the 1950's on numerous Fords.
Their new streamlined design with its integrated fenders and more
would usher in the modern streamlined design and beat the other
"Big Two" to the punch. This would help satisfy the voracious
appetite for something new in the post war recovering country and
make Ford a wildly profitable company.
Approaching this car it's difficult not to be taken in by its sleek
design, beautiful paint, and overall good looks. This 1950 4 door
has top notch metalwork, with few imperfections visible anywhere. A
beautiful interior, and very smooth-running Flathead V8, this is a
standout in our halls, and is priced right to move out of said
halls...quickly!
Exterior
Bathed in Silver Rose paint, these rounded fenders, roofline, and
chromed grille, all present very well. Just a few small spots of
some bubbling but none larger than 1/2 inch to be seen. Chrome is
near perfect, and upfront we catch the bullet center with an 8
branded into it and surrounded by extra chrome on the guarded
bumper. The design flows to the fenders with chrome bezeled single
headlights within rounded integrated fenders where the beginnings
of a trim spear are seen. From here the spear flows rearward below
the belt line, and above are nice handles, a round side view mirror
and locks for the doors fully functioning. Another set of doors are
aft, and then we move rearward to the rounded rear fenders with a
small bump out which eventually ends in the horizontal opposing
oval taillights. Below is another fine guarded bumper, and on the
big round trunk lid is another Ford crest with a chrome framed
license plate light fixture. The roof is near perfect and
surrounding the confines of the passenger compartment are chrome
trimmed windows in keeping with the aero design. Ford badged
chromed dog dish wheel covers are wrapped by wide whites on all 4
corners and have body matching steel wheels peeking out from
underneath the dog dishes.
Interior
Very soft supple gray vinyl with some stitching is abundant on the
front and rear benches. Door panels are vertical tuck and roll with
slightly darker gray vinyl, shiny handles and cranks and a painted
upper sill complete with the futuristic car logo (see Daytona
Trophy as well!) on the upper door trimmings. Feasting our eyes on
the beautifully restored metal dash it keeps all its original charm
with a single round gauge in front of the original steering wheel
fashioned from bakelite and on a simple metal column. Plenty of
knobs and pulls made from more bakelite in cream color are
fashioned with center chrome inserts. Running through the center of
the dash is essentially a wide trim spear, emulating the exterior
trimming through the body. Below the dash right next to the
steering wheel is a nicely restored temp/fan controller and in the
center, an AM radio looking just like it did from the factory, and
a simple round clock centered above. Beautiful gray carpet floods
the floors, and above is a nice tight light gray felt
headliner.
Drivetrain
A lift of the Ford crested hood, and we have revealed to us a 239ci
Flathead V8. The block is showing some surface rust, but don't be
fooled she purrs like a kitten, topped by a single 2-barrel
carburetor, and on back an original to this car 3-speed manual
transmission with overdrive which pushes power rearward to the 4.10
gear rear axle. Looking good under the hood.
Undercarriage
Showing some surface rust on the frame although it remains sound
and tight, new floor pans have been put on and some later shocks
complete the upgrade. Rockers appear new as well and mix nicely
with the factory frame. Drum brakes are seen all around, as well as
independent coil springs for the front suspension, and leaf springs
for the back.
Drive-Ability
Simply put a pleasure to drive, it fired right up with little
coaxing, and ran like a dream through our test track. Smooth
acceleration, bias free braking that worked very well, and good
handling for a turn of the 5th decade car. All functions were
working, and the smooth vinyl seats were very comfortable.
A wonderful restoration of the 1950 4 door from Ford. A walk around
and you too will be impressed with its beautiful paint, wonderful
interior, and drivetrain that is all buttoned up. Start re enjoying
Sunday drives to car shows, where you can turn heads, win awards,
and just have a great time hanging out with the like-minded.
VIN DECODE
B0CS168125
B-V8
0-1950
CS-Chester, PA Assy Plant
168125-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
