Vehicle Description
Fat-fendered Fords don't get much cooler than this 1946 Ford Custom
Coupe dressed in beautiful Atomic Orange paint. These cars offer
full-sized comfort and distinctive good looks, making them some of
the most popular for a full makeover like this. With a powerful
Ford 351 V8 underneath, this one also drives as good as it looks
and keeps Blue Oval fans happy with its pure Ford DNA.
The first thing you notice about this big, orange Ford is that all
the bodywork has been smoothed and trim has been removed to really
accentuate the curvaceous lines of the '46 design. The Atomic
Orange paint coats the body wonderfully, and it was completed to
such a high level that you'll think twice before taking it out on a
cloudy day. It's not a perfect show pony though, but there are
enough clues to show that some skilled metalworkers were behind the
build, and the way it comes together makes other streetrods blush
with envy. The effect of that aggressive stance is that the
formerly clunky '46 Ford shape looks lean and sleek, with a
distinctively muscular look that seems to be going fast sitting
still. The '46s were essentially warmed-over '42s (WWII put a stop
to new innovation for several years), but with the deleted
brightwork, painted front grille, and frenched rocket-style
taillights this looks like a brand new model. Running boards were
gone by '46, but you can see a hint of them, and the way the body
fits together, you'll spend more time looking at details than the
overall presentation, because this coupe just looks awesome. The
beautiful oval rear window is one of the car's best features, and
it ties in neatly with the coupe set-up.
The interior is art rendered in acres of tan leatherette vinyl that
looks upscale and inviting. Bucket seats from a late model form the
foundation, and the rest of the sculpted interior was formed around
them. Supple hides cover the artfully designed door panels, the
seats, and the custom center console, and the backseat area is
still big enough for three passengers. The original dash was
completely filled, smoothed, and then painted to match the
exterior, and the underneath Equus auxiliary dials are the only
instruments keeping an eye on the motor. A 3-spoke wood-rimmed
steering wheel hangs on a painted tilt column, an aftermarket
ratchet shifter handles the gears, and nicely stitched carpets
would look just as at home in a Lexus as they do here. There's also
a giant trunk that's been upholstered to match the interior and
looks ready for a road trip.
A Ford 351 cubic inch V8 provides motivation, and there are few
better choices for your vintage Ford than the venerable Ford
Windsor small block. Clearly built to run, it features an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor and matching intake, dual Flowmaster exhaust,
and an Accel ignition system, all dressed up with nice details that
make it sparkle. A belt drive system ensures reliability up front
and there's a radiator with dual electric fans to keep the whole
show nice and cool. The independent front suspension includes power
steering, power front disc brakes, and a fat sway bar, while out
back a GM 10-bolt rear end handles the torque. A C6 3-speed
automatic transmission makes for easy cruising and unbeaten
reliability, and it rolls on a set of slick 20-inch Luxx chrome
wheels with low-profile rubber that looks right.
Professionally built for a figure that was surely two or three
times the asking price, this cool Ford will always be the center of
attention. Call today!