Vehicle Description
If you're a fan of the cars that got Detroit humming after WWII,
then you already know this convertible. The 1949 Ford Custom
launched the great style revolution that brought a new era of
sleekness to car design. So to find a turn-key ready drop-top that
represents this era so well is a true gem.
The '49 car introduced the first real post-WWII style for the
company, and they did it with bullet-nose boldness. It ushered in
the era of big chrome with the highly stylized grille and
wraparound bumpers. This convertible has everything you remember:
whitewall tires, full-length trim, and that special hood ornament.
So its attraction is timeless. And the green paint has a nice
pastel hue to represent the era correctly. It has a good shine to
show off the curves in the sheet metal, but it never looks so
overdone that it makes you nervous to enjoy this rolling history to
the fullest. As you look at the complete package, you'll discover
that this drop-top icon was given the right investment to
incorporate features that make it a better cruiser subtly.
The tan roof looks tasteful against the exterior green, and it
powers down to reveal an even more attractive tan and brown
interior. You'll love showing this one off because the interior has
a classic sense of style as the two colors intertwine on the seats
and side panels. There are nice vintage details like the Magic Air
heater and a color-matched convertible boot, and the trunk looks
authentic with its correctly colored spare wheel on a full-size
bias ply whitewall. Plus, there are well-integrated upgrades for a
better cruiser, like seatbelts and electric windshield wipers. And
while the radio looks like the classic AM unit, it's a modern AM/FM
stereo with Bluetooth and a mic for hands-free calling.
The engine bay continues the period-correct presentation that
utilizes good modern cruiser upgrades. So the era-correct 239
cubic-inch flathead V8 is showcased in glowing bronze. The rest of
the engine bay is nicely detailed with the correct oil-bath air
cleaner, and the Ford-branded radiator hoses are so crisp they look
like they are diving into the motor. But more than just looking
good, the flathead is an excellent engine for enjoying classic
motoring. And that becomes an even more solid base when you add
recent upgrades like the 12-volt electrical system, an alternator,
and an aluminum radiator. The engine fires up readily and has a
smooth/quiet operation. It reinforces a quality investment that
happened under the hood (and even the clean undercarriage.) And you
get to take full control over it all with the column-shifted
three-speed manual transmission.
This is a legendary Ford drop-top offered for a terrific piece. So
when you want a runner that has a story to tell, call now!
