For Sale: 1951 Ford Victoria in Woodstock Valley, Connecticut

This 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Victoria hardtop is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 mated to a two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Sea Island Green and Greenbrier Green two-tone over a teal cloth and white vinyl interior, this restored hardtop is now offered by a private seller with a car cover, service and restoration records, and clear Connecticut registration

Highlights

• Underwent complete restoration including engine rebuild in 2016
• Wilwood power front disc brakes 
• Borla exhaust system 

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Woodstock Valley, CT

EXTERIOR

• Sea Island Green and Greenbrier Green two-tone paint
• Electric windshield wipers and washer mechanism 
• Halogen headlights
• LED taillights 
• Buick back-up lights 
• Chrome brightwork

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 15-inch green wheels
  • Silver hubcaps  
• 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall tires 

INTERIOR

• Teal cloth and white vinyl upholstery 
• Split bench seat 
• Floor-mounted cupholder and center console
• Front and rear seatbelts 
• Steering column-mounted automatic shifter 

Updates

• New carpet installed in 2016

INSTRUMENTS

• Classic Instruments gauge cluster
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 8,933 miles
  • Reportedly accurate
  • Odometer set to 0 after complete engine rebuild in 2016

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 239ci V8
  • 100 horsepower 
  • Two-barrel carburetor 
  • Electric fan
  • 12-volt electrical system
  • Pertonix electronic ignition

Transmission

• Two-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic 

Service History Highlights

• Received a complete tune-up in November 2021
• Engine rebuilt in 2016

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Independent front suspension 
• Variable-rate rear spring suspension 
• Wilwood power front disc brakes
• Borla exhaust system

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor paint imperfections visible at the bottom of rocker panels
• Negligible paint imperfections around edges in trunk and underneath hood
• Small rust pits on chrome of rear bumper
• Paint at the bottom of both front fenders has minor blisters
• According to seller, "steering is hard, but safe." 
• AM radio inoperable

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Service and restoration records
• Car cover

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 12/9/24 11:50 AM MST: Seller has informed us vehicle is equipped with a 2-barrell carburetor and a 2-speed automatic transmission.