Vehicle Description
Clean, simple, and to the point, this 1947 Ford Tudor is a great
example of how to get it right. No wild graphics, no over-styled
interior, and no finicky hardware, just a beautifully finished Ford
with 302 V8 power, traditional colors, and an interior that's far
nicer than the average rod.
Fat fendered Fords are red hot right now, probably because they
offer full-sized comfort and a ton of style. The wide grille is
simple yet instantly recognizable, and the body is a slightly
larger variation of the timeless 1940s look. This one was built a
few years ago and enjoyed like it should be out on the road, but
the glossy Washington Blue finish still looks great. Workmanship
was obviously expertly done when the car was built, so the doors
fit well, the fenders are snug to the body, and the hood, which is
always problematic on these cars, fits well and stays open without
assistance. A few bits of trim have been shaved, but on a dark car
like, a few shiny parts make for great contrast, so the grille,
side trim, window moldings, and bumpers are all intact and in
excellent condition. The paint has impressive gloss and depth,
surely the sign of someone spending a lot of time straightening the
bodywork and blocking the panels, critical with colors like this
and paying off big time here. This is just a great-looking car that
gets everything right.
The interior is entirely new and features front buckets, custom
door panels, and a full-width back seat so it's a legitimate
5-passenger vehicle. Blue and tan leather looks upscale and feels
like a million bucks, and thanks to careful maintenance, the
interior looks almost new. The door panels are simple and not
over-wrought and comfort was a priority so the armrests are
actually in the right place. Even the window garnish moldings were
painted to match and blend in, which softens the interior and
creates a unique look. Power windows, A/C (needs to be charged),
and a powerful AM/FM/CD/USB stereo provide the expected levels of
comfort, making this a rod you can drive every day or cross-country
on the Power Tour. The original dash was stuffed full of VDO
gauges, and the rest was smoothed to house the A/C system and
controls. The sizable trunk is upholstered in simple tan carpet and
matching side panels, and comes complete with a space-saver spare
tire and remote-mount battery.
For reliability and performance, nothing beats a 5.0 liter Ford V8
topped by an Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carb. Polished aluminum
valve covers and a matching air cleaner give it a suitably hot rod
look when you pop the hood, but it was clearly intended to be easy
to service and dead-reliable on the road. Ford Blue paint on the
block almost matches the Washington Blue body, and it reminds
everyone that this is an elusive Ford-in-a-Ford build. It's backed
by a C4 3-speed automatic transmission and an 8-inch rear end with
highway gears inside. A custom A-arm front suspension with power
rack-and-pinion steering was grafted onto the stock frame, while a
pair of leaf springs hold up the rear. A great-sounding dual
exhaust system was recently installed, and it rolls on handsome
aluminum wheels with 205/50/17 front and 235/55/18 rear performance
radials.
Sometimes simple is better, and this Ford delivers an ideal
combination of performance, comfort, style, and reliability. Call
today!