Vehicle Description
1952 Ford Customline Club Coupe
The Ford line of cars was again refreshed for 1952, although
remaining similar to the all-new 1949 Fords. This time, curved
one-piece windshield glass joined a new "Mileage Maker" straight-6
engine with 101hp. The 226ci L-head straight-6 was replaced by an
overhead valve 215ci Mileage Maker with 101 hp, while the old 239ci
flathead V8 remained with 110 hp. This design would continue
through the 1954 model year, with an updated design offered in
1955. The model lines were again reshuffled, with the base model
now called "Mainline" and mid-level called "Customline". The top
"Crestline" included the "Sunliner" convertible, and the "Victoria"
hardtop, a tradition going back to 1932 with the Ford Victoria
2-door coupe. The station wagon continued with the "Country
Squire". Inside was a "flight-style" control panel and new pedals
suspended from below the dashboard. A voltmeter, gas gauge, temp.
gauge, and oil pressure were standard. The clock and radio were in
the center of the dash. The grille sported a single center "bullet"
surrounded by a chrome ring as well as "jet intake" corner markers.
New trunk hinges were used that would not crush the contents of the
trunk. In these years, an overdrive transmission option was
available and they didn't have a voltmeter but had an ammeter.
Offered for consignment and your viewing pleasure, a 1952 Ford
Customline Club Coupe. Frame on restored, an always rust free body,
plenty of chrome trimmings this car has nice overall paint showing
a car that has had a good life, and has been well kept with
itsoverhauled drivetrain. Isn't it time you took a look at the
ablest car on America's roads?
Exterior
Deep dark black covers the straight steel panels of this car that
have well minded gaps, and the finish presents as deep end of the
pool with only minor inclusions and a small area of bubbling. From
its neatly designed big 1950's front grille with some outboard
jet-like signal lights to the big side trim spear that starts at
the headlights and goes to the back of the door, this literally
looks like you're looking skyward at the underside of a flying jet
complete with chrome contrail. Plenty of chrome trimmings for the
window surrounds, rocker trim and faux vent scoop leading the way
on the rear quarters which do a wonderful job highlighting the body
bump outand fender skirts over the rear wheels. Moving to the back,
a single round tail light with a chrome bezel and small chromed
center rests on the end of the fender which has rounded tops to
meet the taillights. Breaking up the sea of black on the rear is
another chrome bumper with a huge bumper/trunk guard that partially
blocks the round reverse lights. Jet black steel wheels with F
badged chrome caps are wrapped in wide white bias ply tires on all
4 corners to complete the look.
Interior
The door panels utilize a myriad of materials from smooth ivory
vinyl to gray stitched broadcloth and even some gray painted metal,
which all work together to form the door panels. Wide long benches
are the passengers seating front and rear, and these are covered
with gray checked broadcloth with darker gray uppers. We note the
front bench is of the split back variety and the seats both front
and rear remain like new. A warm light gray metal dash, and
original instrumentation are seen inside. The horseshoe speedometer
and gauge cluster are in front of the original steering wheel in
black. Chrome trimmed radio and temp controls are noted on this
dash and a centrally located clock in a small circular bump up is
in the top dead center of this dash. The gray cloth headliner and
sun visors are above, meanwhile clean black carpeting floods the
floors floating the interior.
Drivetrain
Powered by the 239ci flathead V8 and 3-speed Ford-O-Matic column
mounted shifter provides 110hp, both of which were overhauled
during the redux. There is a 2-barrel carburetor atop, and a
3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission on back with a 3.31
geared rear axle at the tail end. The overall condition of the
engine bay can best be described as restored with the bright red
block setting off the glossy black bay nicely.
Undercarriage
Riddled with patina, some slight surface rust appears on the frame
and suspension with all remaining structurally solid. This holds
true for the undercoated floor pans and inner rockers. Independent
coil spring suspension for the front and leaf springs for the rear,
and drum brakes on all 4 corners give you the ride and the whoah.
Meanwhile, cast iron headers work together with dual glasspack
style exhaust to let the crowd know you have arrived.
Drive-Ability
Following our consignor's instructions, we allowed the car to warm
up before our drive and we were rewarded with smooth acceleration
and the transmission shifted almost un-noticeably. An apt handler
through the corners of our fabled test track, but during braking we
noted a pull to the right. All functions were operational at the
time of our drive save for the wipers, while starting to work,
reached the peak of their wiping arc and stopped.
A great opportunity to own a truly great 50's classic frame on
restored at one point. A great look for the exterior, interior
looking good and using many materials. Original engine, a clean
engine bay, and a nice aging look which does not have any more need
to be redone.
B2NR106249
B-239vi V8
2-1952
N-Norfolk, VA Assy Plant
R-Customline
106249-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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