Vehicle Description
1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Club Coupe
Less than an hour from Morgantown, Chester Pennsylvania was home to
one of Ford's assembly plants from 1927 to 1961. The 50 acre
facility first produced Model A's and a rail line came through and
awning at the building which is still a standing structure at 500
West Front Street along the Delaware River. Among other cars that
were assembled there were 1950 Ford Customs.
For consignment, a 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe club coupe showing
56,619 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is not only a
show car, but one that has travelled to Ford meets around the
country, a testament to its maintenance and reliability.
Exterior
A deep dark red known as Cambridge Maroon colors our car and does
so in a single stage which provides a nice satin shimmer without
any over the top high gloss, and we're always happy to see one
that's kept true to the era. The shoebox style is on full display
here with slab sides that are almost featureless, adorned with a
stainless trim piece that runs from the front quarter to the rear,
hovering just over the fender skirts that streamline the rear
wheels, leaving just a third of the wheel cover exposed to the
wind. A slight bulge on the rear fenders meld into the tail lights
while also in the back are pipeline sized exhaust tips protruding
past the bumper. A central torpedo shaped accent fronts the massive
chrome grille and a color matched and trimmed visor screens the sun
above the split windshield. Scratches, paint runs, chips, and
bubbling are all reserved for the bottom edge, rocker panel, and
bottom of door and serve as the only apparent imperfections on the
exterior.
Interior
Showing some use and perhaps a bit of fading, the door panels
combine velvet like gray panels with darker gray, column stitched
inserts above gray carpeted kick panels. Colors are repeated on the
split bench seat which presents nicely and is accented with purple
piping, all repeating on the well cushioned rear bench. A white
plastic steering wheel has a few hairline cracks but is otherwise
clean and frames a simple instrument panel with a single dial up
front, a speedometer surrounded by smaller gauges in a ringed
formation. Ivory knobs occupy the mid panel and the buttons of the
AM radio, while vent levers are below along with added toggle
switches for the electric pump and added gauges. A tachometer in
the center of the dash is molded in on a spear shaped protrusion
that runs the width of the dash capped by polished tips, like an
attractive two sided spear. Gray loop carpet covers the floor and
foot wells and the ivory fabric headliner shows some age but is
intact. A cut to fit rubber liner covers the trunk floor is a
useful space.
Drivetrain
The vintage motor is a very cool sight, consisting of a clean
239ciflathead V8, topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and rated at 100
horsepower. Twin radiator pipes offer a unique configuration and
the narrow, red intake manifold is also a stand out. It's all mated
to a 3-speed manual with overdrive routing power to the 4.10 gears
in back. Drum brakes are front and rear and this car has been
converted to 12 volt.
Undercarriage
Generally clean underneath with some typical surface rust and
residual oil on the pans and rear differential, along with some
sling by the front U-joint. Dual exhaust travels through FlowMaster
mufflers on its way to the chrome tips out back and suspension
consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back. We
note some riveted patches and light invasive rust on the inner
rocker panels and pinch welds, and none of it appears to be
advancing further.
Drive-Ability
1950 welcomes in wider interiors and the cabin presents a
comfortable place to be, here with big windows for decent
visibility and mirrors on both sides for extra help with
surroundings. The flathead purrs to life and we roll the shoebox
onto the test loop where, true to form, she runs smooth and
provides decent power while tracking straight. We're going to enjoy
the exhaust notes here as the radio will not fire up due to the
fact it still runs on 6 volts, and our car has been converted to
12. Beyond that, however, all functions operate as they should on
this satin covered coupe.While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Simply a nice, straight, well running Ford representing the most
common configuration in 1950. More than 396,000 two door Custom
Deluxe cars were built, far and away more than any of the second
gen Ford full size models built between '49 and '51. That alone
makes it somewhat historic. Its form and function make it classic.
In 1950, this helped keep you up with the Joneses, but today it's a
statement of individual good taste, something far more rare!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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