Vehicle Description
1950 Ford Coupe
The "Shoebox" Ford was the first major redesign for the company
following WWII. They were named for their overall shape which was
more boxy with tight incorporated fenders and no running boards.
This was a pretty significant departure from the previous design
which had been in production since the early 40s. This very clean
1950 Business Coupe has a great look and incorporates some neat
customizations that really make it stand out from others. The body
is very straight and painted in a two tone pale Yellow with Black
coves and roofline. The paint is fresh and in great condition. It
has been nosed and decked creating a very slick appearance. The
grill has been modified using a combination of a 1954 Oldsmobile
center section and other components like the parking lights and
surrounding area from a Canadian Meteor. All of the trim has been
straightened out and highly polished before being cleanly mounted
in place. It came off a Crestline and is a nice custom touch. The
bumpers are all rechromed and have a beautiful finish. The side and
rear glass has all been replaced and is tinted. All of the
rubber/weatherstripping has been replaced as well. The car rides on
15 inch American Racing wheels wrapped with 205/70R15 Douglas All
Season tires.
Sticking with a vintage traditional theme under the hood is a
completely rebuilt 296 Flathead V8. It has been upgraded with a
slight cam, Scat crank with 4 inch stroke, Ross pistons, Edelbrock
heads, Offenhauser intake, new 3 deuce carburetors and a MSD
ignition. It is a 12 volt system with a Red top Optima battery. A
new aluminum radiator has been installed and with the mechanical
fan keep the car running cool. The car has a great sound through
the dual exhaust with glass packs and chrome tips. The transmission
is an Automatic with overdrive and the rear end is stock. The front
suspension is all new throughout with drop spindles, springs, and a
3 inch lowering kit from Shoebox Central. The front brakes have
also been converted to discs.
The leather interior is all new and a two tone Black and Yellow to
match the exterior. It has a split bench seat with tuck and roll
insert. The door panels have a unique design that matches the coves
and paint scheme on the exterior. Being a business coupe it has no
rear seat and instead is a very nicely finished out rear storage
area with stainless strips. The dash is cleanly painted and has
been looking mostly stock. It does have a new Autosound radio with
polished controls that has a vintage look. It is a more modern
system but has the original look and delivers a great sound. The
steering wheel has a neat look and is also 2 tone with a chrome
horn ring. The trunk provides plenty of storage and is all
upholstered as well.
This cool shoebox has a great look and runs out well. The
customizations are tastefully done and almost look stock until you
park it next to another one.
Add it to your collection for $29,500.00!
