Vehicle Description
This handsome 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe coupe is exactly what you're
looking for when your preference is for a great custom car with an
all-around appeal. After all, sleek paint, an A/C interior, small
block V8 power, an upgraded suspension, and an overdrive
transmission gives this classic the kind of features you'd want in
a modern car.
The "shoebox" Fords always hold a special place in our hearts for
resetting automotive design after WWII, and the coupe just always
seemed to have the best proportions. That's why they make for quite
sought-after customs. And this one really does it right with
additions that make it look distinct while staying period-correct.
You see it in details like the spotlights, side window overhangs,
blue-dot tail lights, and a windshield sunshade. But these Custom
Deluxe coupes were already impressive even before you added the
extra style. They came from day one with cool details like the
delicate hood ornament, whitewall tires, and rear fender skirts.
All of this style is why this one looks terrific in a shade of
orange borrowed from a Harley-Davidson Road King. This was done in
2015 and there's less than 3,800 miles on the restoration, so it
continues to have a solid shine today. And speaking of shine, like
any good 1950s car there's plenty of chrome on the bumpers and on
the highly stylized grille. In the middle of that bullet nose
there's an "8" just so everyone knew back then that you were
piloting the big motor, and today that holds even truer (more on
that in a moment.)
The interior continues the classic style while also integrating
terrific cruiser-level upgrades. For example, it still retains the
correct split-folding bench up front, but now you have a tasteful
cream with thoughtful orange piping that matches the exterior and
dash paint. The door panels and trunk were also done to match. The
dash keeps the classic style we love, but now it has a Dakota
Digital VHX readout package that knows how to keep you fully
informed. More well-integrated upgrades include a tilt steering
column, bronze-tinted windows, and modern R134a air conditioning
(it likely needs a recharge to be ideally cold.) These are the kind
of welcomed newer features that give this classic a real sense of
modern comfort.
While flathead V8 power was great to have back in the day, we now
know some more potent powerhouses that will fit. So this now has a
305 cubic-inch Chevy V8 that is the shining heart in the middle of
the dark and tidy engine bay. It has been built right with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake, and a dual
exhaust with sweet-sounding Flowmaster mufflers. The Chevy
transplant doesn't end at the V8. An S-10 independent front end was
installed to provide a better ride and conveniences like power
steering, power brakes, and front discs. Plus, you have a GM
four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive
that was rebuilt and installed with the 2015 restoration. It all
makes this coupe useful well beyond just Sunday driving.
The sale comes complete with two car covers - a nice sign that it
has been correctly cared for since its restoration. This is the
custom vintage car that leaves you wanting for nothing. It's a
sharp-looking cruiser that goes the distance with overdrive. So if
you're looking to truly enjoy a custom icon, call today!
