Vehicle Description
The quintessential fat-fendered rod, this 1946 Ford club coupe
offers big car space, plenty of V8 power, and great details that
make it stand out in a crowded field. There aren't many hot rods
that can honestly be considered daily driver capable, but this one
will make you want to slide behind the wheel every chance you get,
even if only to join you on your morning commute to the office.
Dressed in burgundy, this awesome Ford has a familiar look that's
never going to go out of style, but with a few custom touches that
give it a unique look. The most obvious parts are the painted
bumpers, but on a car that looks this good right out of the box,
there's not much need to go overboard. The burgundy paint was
probably done in the 1980s, yet it still looks good enough to hit
the road, and there are clean reflections in the Ford's curvaceous
bodywork. The sheetmetal is original and nothing was chopped or
trimmed, and all the factory trim pieces were left in place, so it
looks right from any angle. That means the beautiful wide grille
with red accents, the stainless side trim, and even the window
surrounds, all of which add contrast to the burgundy paint. The
only notable changes are a shaved hood ornament and a blue Ford
oval on the deck lid, just in case you didn't know what it was
motoring along in front of you.
The very cool interior is why you'll find this car so appealing as
a driver, with freshly installed bucket seats, new door panels, and
matching gray carpets. The upholstery work is beautifully done and
quite tasteful overall, with a pleated look that's directly from
the 1940s. The original gauges, complete with red lettering, retain
that 1940s sensibility, while a tilt column with a leather-wrapped
wheel make it feel more contemporary, and there are auxiliary
gauges under the dash to monitor the small block up front. The
original radio still lives in the dash, there's an under-dash
heater from the 1940s, and they've cleverly hidden a JVC AM/FM/CD
stereo head unit in the glove box, so the original look isn't
interrupted. The back seat is reasonably sized for full-sized
adults, so it was appropriately upholstered to match, along with
the good-sized trunk which is simply finished with black
carpets.
It isn't a horsepower monster, but this good-looking Ford is ready
to cruise thanks to a 307 cubic inch Chevy V8 from a 1968 Chevelle.
Dressed in Edelbrock regalia and a few well-chosen chrome pieces,
it's a strong runner with a fat torque curve to get the big coupe
up and running without working too hard. A Holley carburetor and
intake manifold make for sharp throttle response and it's been
tuned to make use of pump gas, so no fussiness when you're out on
the road. A big radiator keeps it cool even on hot days in traffic,
and the block has been painted to match the bodywork. A TH350
3-speed automatic transmission and Ford 9-inch rear end mean it's
friendly around town and on the highway. Standard exhaust manifolds
and a custom dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers
provides an old-school soundtrack and handsome aluminum wheels add
to the subtle rake and wear 235/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear
white-letter radials.
Nicely maintained and obviously built to drive, this cool old Ford
is a painless way to get a cool old car without spending a fortune.
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