Vehicle Description
1949 Ford�Tudor Sedan Commissioned, owned and maintained by Green
Day's lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong with a Letter of
Authenticity Included is an autographed guitar signed by Billie Joe
Armstrong California-titled Ford in Billie Joe Armstrong's name and
signature Dark blue metallic exterior Black seat covers 289 V-8
engine Dual exhaust 3-speed automatic transmission Car has�power
front disc brake conversion, new tubular A-arms, new master
cylinder assembly with proportion valve and Hellwig heavy-duty
front sway bar kit Leopard print carpet Aftermarket JVC AM/FM
stereo with CD player and removable faceplate MotoeXotica is
offering this celebrity-owned 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan. It is a
survivor vehicle and will make a nice weekend driver or a
collectible piece of music-related memorabilia. This coupe was
owned and maintained by lead vocalist for the punk band Green Day,
Billie Joe Armstrong, and comes with a Letter of Authenticity
signed by Michael Manning, production/fleet manager for Green Day.
If that wasn't enough, there is also a signed guitar by Billie Joe
himself! This Ford sedan, painted a custom dark blue metallic, has
the 289 V-8, and is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.
This car was driven regularly by Billie Joe Armstrong and even
appeared in a music video. The pint is not perfect and as you can
see in the photos, the gas filler door has been removed and patched
over with steel. A fuel cell sets in the trunk and the windshield
wipers are inoperable. The engine also sports dual exhausts, which
add a nice Flathead rumble. Ford hubcaps shine brightly from within
their American Classic whitewall radial tires. The front bumper
shows some pitting and pinpoint rust. Out back, two faceted mock
sapphires replaced the original taillight reflectors. The glass is
clear all around, including the front and rear vent windows.
Underneath, some major work has been done. The car has a correct,
new frame; it has correct, new pans; the front brakes have been
converted to discs with power assist; there is a new master
cylinder assembly with proportion valve; a Hellwig front sway bar
kit�has been installed; and a�new, tubular A-arm front suspension.
The underneath of this car looks brand new. Inside, a leopard-print
carpet greets the driver as he slides onto the large, comfortable
front bench seat. Each door has a 6x9 stereo speaker mounted in it,
connected to a JVC AM/FM stereo with CD player and a removable
faceplate. An 8,000 rpm tachometer is mounted in the dash where the
original clock resided and looks great. A full complement of
auxiliary gauges are mounted under the dashboard, replacing the
original gauges, which ring the centrally-located speedometer. The
original steering wheel is in good shape but the center cap is
worn. The�1949 Ford�was the first all-new automobile design
introduced by Detroit's�Big Three�after�World War II, when civilian
production had been suspended. After the war ended, the 1946-1948
models from Ford, GM and Chrysler were merely updates of their
pre-war models. Popularly called the "Shoebox Ford" for its
slab-sided, "pontoon" design, the 1949 Ford is credited both with
saving Ford and ushering in modern, streamlined car design with
changes such as integrated fenders. Save for its drive train, this
was an all-new car in 1949, with a modern�ladder frame supporting
a�coil spring�suspension in front and longitudinal�semi-elliptical
springs�in back. The engine was moved forward to make more room in
the passenger compartment and the former "torque tube" was replaced
by a modern�drive shaft, leading to the differential and rear
wheels. Some competing examples for the Ford Two-door Sedan�in the
late 1940s included the Chevrolet Styleline Two-door Sedan�and the
Plymouth Special Two-door Sedan. This is literally a once-in-a
lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the best examples of a
celebrity-owned Ford Club Coupe and a genuine signed piece of music
memorabilia from one the greatest lead singers of modern times! GET
OUT AND DRIVE!!! Other vehicles associated with Green Day that we
have available include a 1976 Honda CB750 caf� racer owned by
bassist Mike Dirnt and a 1974 Honda CB400 Super Sport motorcycle
owned by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR
YOUTUBE VIDEO! Current mileage on the odometer shows 77,238 miles,
sold as is with a mileage exempt California title in Billie Joe
Armstrong's name. VIN: 3DL22G1537 Note: Please see full terms and
conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said
vehicle, thank you.
