Vehicle Description
This 1949 Ford Custom tudor sedan has a true street machine level
of flair with a ton of custom elements, a terrific color combo, and
a triple-deuce stroker flathead V8. And if you're wondering where
you may have seen this one before, it's because this has some
serious star power from a 2014 TV restoration. So this might just
be the coolest '49 you can get your hands on right now.
They called this one Project Banana Split. But if you're a fan of
the show Detroit Muscle on Powernation TV, you already knew that.
Its restoration is well documented on the TV show, so it's a star
car and you really know what kind of work went into it. The car
earns its nickname with the Go Bananas yellow on the main body, and
the roof was done in Milk White. It's a high-quality application
that shows little use, and that makes it quite alluring. Plus, all
the trim is shaved, right down to the door panels, and a terrific
set of custom fiberglass fender skirts was added. So this one looks
extra-sleek in the sunshine. This has all the best classic pieces
that make for a great 1950s machine, like the two-piece windshield,
wraparound bumpers, and wide whitewalls. And the ionic chrome
bullet nose grille is shining bright. But what will always set it
apart are all the custom details. The louvered hood, '56 Ford
headlights, one-piece rear side glass, frenched license plate, and
blue-dot tail lights are all part of this unique style. And yes, it
still has the main components for the flame throwers on the dual
exhaust!
The red interior is a bold choice. It's like the strawberry topping
for your banana split. The interior was done right with new
materials and plenty of modern sound insulation. And the tuck and
roll upholstery, Cadillac steering wheel, and suicide doors are
terrific hot rod custom touches.
You may use the value price to leave room in your budget for a
custom tuck and roll headliner or a cool resto-style radio, but
those are side items that are about personal finishing touches. The
overall condition is bold, clean, and impressive right from the
start.
One of the hallmarks of Detroit Muscle is building seriously sweet
powerhouses. They started with a classic Flathead V8, and stroked
it to an impressive 304ci. Then they added Edelbrock finned heads
and topped it with a triple set of Edelbrock dual-barrel
carburetors. You'll also spot terrific supporting components, like
Ron Francis wiring on a 12-volt system, a newer alternator, and a
newer battery. They build these to be real drivers, and so the
rebuilt three-speed manual transmission now includes a custom
clutch and flywheel assembly. The suspension is lowered and
includes Fatman steering arms and a C3 Corvette-adapted front disc
brakes kit.
This is a full custom build that has the quality and condition that
makes it quite easy to enjoy. And you know you'd expect to pay a
lot more for a car with this level of custom work and celebrity
status. So don't miss out, call today!
