***ALL VEHICLES ARE SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, AND MAY OR MAY NOT
BE LOCATED IN OUR STANLEY, WI SHOWROOM! Call us at 715-709-0343 or
email us at
[email protected] to inquire. We love cars
that have survived all these years without being molested, chopped,
or left out in the elements! Outside of maybe one repaint many
years ago, we feel this 1953 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan is a true
43k mile survivor. Benefitting from a new set of wide white skins,
this flathead powered old Ford is ready to cruise! A radio and
clock delete car, the original owner didn't cut cost in the engine
compartment, opting for the optional 239cid Flathead 8, which purrs
beautifully when you hit the key. Shifting is nice and smooth with
the 3spd on the column. Interior appears to be original, and is in
wonderful shape! Original decals under the hood even remain,
helping one think the mileage could certainly be on the first
go-around. Would you keep it stock, or jazz it up with dual carbs
and dual exhaust? Either way, this one is sure to impress wherever
you go! Reasonable offers encouraged, financing/shipping available,
we sell worldwide! Ford introduced all-new models for 1952, beating
rival Chevrolet to the punch by a full year. The Mainline became
FoMoCo's entry-level model, and it featured a more modern style
than the basic Deluxe it replaced. Wraparound windshield, curved
rear glass, a modified grille, and more ornamentation to break up
the earlier "Shoebox" Ford's slab sides gave the new Mainline a
fresh look. The Mainline came standard with an overhead-valve
six-cylinder that displaced 215cid and made 101 hp. A 239-cid
L-head engine was optional, and it used a two-barrel carburetor to
create 110 hp. A three-speed manual transmission was standard,
while overdrive and Ford-O-Matic were optional with either motor.
Body styles included a business coupe, Tudor and Fordor sedans, and
a two-door Ranch station wagon. The 1953 Ford Mainline was largely
the same as the previous year, with a slightly simpler grille and
different side brightwork. Body choices and prices were essentially
the same, as were powertrain choices. Power steering became a
welcome option this model year. The Ford Mainline was very popular,
with more than one million making it to the road, and any Mainline
is relatively easy to maintain assuming rust and rot are kept in
check. All in all, the car is an affordable way to experience a
mainstream 1950s American car.
