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Vehicle Description
If you're a fan of the cars that got Detroit humming after WWII,
then you already know this convertible. The 1949 Ford Custom
launched the great style revolution that brought a new era of
sleekness to car design. So to find a turn-key ready drop-top that
represents this era so well is a true gem.
The '49 car introduced the first real post WWII style for the
company, and they did it with bullet-nose boldness. It ushered in
the era of big chrome with the highly stylized grille and
wraparound bumpers. Whitewalls, full-length trim, and that special
hood ornament - this convertible has everything you remember, and
so its attraction is timeless. And the green paint has a nice
pastel hue to represent the era correctly. It has a good shine to
show off the curves in the sheetmetal, but it never looks so
overdone that it makes you nervous to enjoy this rolling history to
the fullest.
Under the tan folding roof is a nice tan and brown interior. You'll
love showing this one off because the interior lets everyone know
it's a complete classic as it nicely intertwines the two colors on
the seats and side panels. The value price on this one leaves room
for upgrades in case you want to get an era-correct AM radio or
have the heater working. But the overall attraction here is all
about how it already looks clean and authentic, right down to the
Custom line's chrome ring steering wheel. The trunk looks great,
too, with its correctly colored spare wheel on a full-size bias ply
whitewall.
The period-correct presentation continues under the hood, where the
239 cubic-inch flathead V8 is showcased in glowing bronze. The
engine bay is nicely detailed with the correct oil-bath air
cleaner, and the Ford branded radiator hoses are so crisp, they
look like they are diving into the motor. But more than just
looking good, the flathead is a great engine for enjoying classic
motoring. The engine fires up readily and has a smooth/quiet
operation. It really reinforces a quality investment that happened
under the hood (and even the undercarriage, too.) And you get to
take full control over it all with the column-shifted three-speed
manual transmission.
Complete with build receipts, this is a legendary Ford drop-top
offered for a terrific piece. So when you want a runner that has a
story to tell, call today!
