Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Fort Lauderdale
event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
B1DA182829
Estimate:
$ 40,000 - $ 45,000 US
"Step-ahead" and "Look Ahead" were keywords from Ford when the 1951
model line was introduced. "Step-ahead" engineering applied to the
1951 Ford that was designed and built from a "Look Ahead" viewpoint
that intended for its customers the finest transportation for many
years to come. Ford proudly stated that "Forty-three new 'Look
Ahead' features have been engineered and built into the '51 Ford to
meet your every need......to keep you far out front in style,
performance and economy."
By far, one of the most popular and desirable Ford models for
collectors of this year has always been the Ford Custom
Convertible, a beautiful example is being offered here. Seven body
styles were offered in the Custom V-8 series with 793,763 built in
total for this group, with 40,934 being the desirable convertible,
this accounts for just five-percent of the production. It was an
uncommon sight on the roads then and that scarceness has only
increased with time.
Beautifully restored and a former AACA National First Prize
(Junior) winner in Gainesville, Florida, it is reported that this
1951 Ford Custom V-8 Convertible was a very solid original car
before being restored in this outstanding fashion by a Ford marque
specialist. The Ford is said to "run and drive like new."
Running smoother and quieter in 1951 due to select new internal
components, the car is driven by the renowned 239-cid, 100-hp
flathead V-8 engine and is matched to a three-speed manual
transmission. The engine bay is presented in the tidy manner that
one would expect with such a detailed restoration. It is currently
within a prestigious Florida auto collection and has been
professionally displayed and maintained.
The uncommon Casino Cream paint presentation is beautiful and
properly vibrant. While Ford history lists this as being one of the
famous "spring" or "Easter" colors that was introduced in April
1950, the owner conveys in this case that the color was a "late
production color." It looks spectacular with its tan convertible
power-operated top and similarly shaded interior. Among the
equipment features are rear fender skirts, heater/defroster, clock,
beautiful brightwork and trim elements, AM radio, stylish dashboard
and interior appointments, color-keyed steel wheels with center
caps and trim rings and Firestone wide whitewall tires.
Along with the AACA First Prize, the Ford is also a "multiple-time"
Early V-8 Ford Club of America Dearborn Award winner. If you like
the sun, wind and open road, you'll surely be drawn to the sleek
and shining convertible. A simple touch of the foot and you're
sailing down the road to your favorite destinations behind the
Ford's smooth, easy power.
