Vehicle Description
You already knew a 1951 Ford Custom tudor is quite a cool cruiser.
But when it's been built with bright paintwork, A/C comfort, and an
upgraded flathead under the hood, then it's everything you want in
a custom... and best of all, it's ready to go home with you
today.
The paint sets the mood nicely for this car. The teal feels like a
great 1950s hue, and the hint of metallic gives it that pop you
want in an upgraded cruiser. Plus, the '51 Ford was the one for
brightwork lovers. It was the final year of the now-iconic shoebox
design, and so it doubled down on the bullet-nose boldness. These
Custom line cars were great for wraparound brightwork where the
bumper and grille both dominated the front corners. The full length
trim looks like an almost unbroken line as it encircles the rear.
Plus, the rear trim has a cool style where it continues past the
fender to house the taillights. Whitewall tires, rear fender
skirts, vent windows (front and rear on a tudor,) and bright dual
exhaust tips all give this a cool/classic attitude.
The interior was given a makeover that respects the original
design, and also, it skillfully adds plenty of modern functional
upgrades. It starts with a good looking tan upholstery that has the
right classic dual-row bench style, but with plush cloth inserts
for where you sit. The tan/brown presentation continues on the door
panels, headliner, carpeting, and dash to have a quality and
uniform feel. There are well-integrated upgrades. For example, the
classic speedometer and gauges are still there, but now you also
have AutoMeter readout under the dash for a better overall driver.
The factory AM radio is still on display, but your real driving
music comes from an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo hidden in the
glovebox. The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on a tilt
column to make it easy for you to get comfortable, and cold-blowing
R134a air conditioning keeps everyone happy.
The engine bay has the kind of tidy presentation that will make you
love opening the hood at car shows. But when you look beyond the
style, you'll see the substance of a flathead V8 that has been
built for added pep. Many of the performance upgrades are
period-correct, like the Offenhauser heads, Offenhauser intake, and
dual carb setup. Other additions are right to keep this a good
cruiser, like the Mallory distributor and the electric fan. The V8
makes a seriously sweet rumble from the glasspack dual exhaust. You
get to enjoy it all in a true cruiser package that includes a
three-speed automatic transmission, a modern tread behind the
classic whitewalls, and the stopping power of front disc
brakes.
All the right upgrades without jeopardizing the old-school fun.
This '51 has a lot to offer for such an obtainable price. So don't
miss out. Call now!
