Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Frame-off restored with correct Flathead power and featuringoverdrive for modern cruising! Power top, deluxe radio, Magic-Airheat/defrost and more! This is certainly amongst the nicest thatmoney will buy! Ford's first post-war chassis debuted in June 1948at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel as 1949 models. Known today as the"shoebox", this new Ford brought the styling into the times, withslab-sided but handsome body lines, uprated engines and a myriadbody styles to choose from. Among the most popular was theconvertible; strengthened by an additional x-brace underneath, thedrop top was a fun and stylish way to cruise at the turn of thehalf century. Today, these shoeboxes remain popular withenthusiasts for their style, power and sound! We are very excitedto offer this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible! Finished in Black overBlack and Red vinyl interior and tan Haartz cloth soft top, thiscar wears the quintessential colors of an early 50s performancecar! The car is fitted with a correct 239ci Flathead V8 with 6.8:18RT heads and intake making 100 horsepower as well as a 3-speedmanual transmission with overdrive! Notable features and optionsinclude power top with glass window, front& rear bumper guards,oil bath air cleaner, "V8" exhaust turndown, chrome driverside-view mirror, day/night rear-view mirror, deluxe pushbuttonradio, Magic-Air heater/defroster, working electric dash clock,rubber floor mat, added turn signals and more! The car rides onFord hubcaps with trim rings wrapped in 6.70-15 Firestone DeluxeChampion gum-dipped wide whitewall tires! Thisspecial Customwasframe-off restored around 2010 including full engine overhaul andonly driven about 1,000 miles since. More recently, the car had acarburetor and fuel system rebuild and gas tank flush, front endalignment and brake system overhaul. Originally a California car,this Ford has spent the last few years in the Southeast US(Tennessee and Georgia in particular) and only driven on nice andsunny days! For added convenience, the car has been upgraded withan electric fuel pump while retaining proper 6V charging. Includedis a black boot cover, 1950 Ford owner's manual, clock instructionbooklet,and full spare, jack & lug wrench. The interior andexterior will show only the most minor signs of use and willcontinue to dazzle onlookers out in the sun. The underhoodpresentation is worthy of showing, with gloss and semi-glossappearances throughout and proper Ford Model 94 carburetor.Likewise, the undercarriage is highly detailed and has many newcomponents including suspension, brakes, and exhaust system.Similarly, the driveshaft has been rebalanced. The floor pansappear as factory new, with a smooth chassis from front to back!While Ford managed to build 50,299 of these convertible coupes in1950, very few have survived as well as this one. With many popularoptions, this example is a handsome testament to early 50s Fordstyle and will make the next owner very happy both on the road andat shows. We would invite any interested parties to call withadditional questions! Thanks for looking!
1950 Ford
Custom Convertible
Quick Specs
Description
Frame-off restored with correct Flathead power and featuringoverdrive for modern cruising! Power top, deluxe radio, Magic-Airheat/defrost and more! This is certainly amongst the nicest thatmoney will buy! Ford's first post-war chassis debuted in June 1948at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel as 1949 models. Known today as the"shoebox", this new Ford brought the styling into the times, withslab-sided but handsome body lines, uprated engines and a myriadbody styles to choose from. Among the most popular was theconvertible; strengthened by an additional x-brace underneath, thedrop top was a fun and stylish way to cruise at the turn of thehalf century. Today, these shoeboxes remain popular withenthusiasts for their style, power and sound! We are very excitedto offer this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible! Finished in Black overBlack and Red vinyl interior and tan Haartz cloth soft top, thiscar wears the quintessential colors of an early 50s performancecar! The car is fitted with a correct 239ci Flathead V8 with 6.8:18RT heads and intake making 100 horsepower as well as a 3-speedmanual transmission with overdrive! Notable features and optionsinclude power top with glass window, front& rear bumper guards,oil bath air cleaner, "V8" exhaust turndown, chrome driverside-view mirror, day/night rear-view mirror, deluxe pushbuttonradio, Magic-Air heater/defroster, working electric dash clock,rubber floor mat, added turn signals and more! The car rides onFord hubcaps with trim rings wrapped in 6.70-15 Firestone DeluxeChampion gum-dipped wide whitewall tires! Thisspecial Customwasframe-off restored around 2010 including full engine overhaul andonly driven about 1,000 miles since. More recently, the car had acarburetor and fuel system rebuild and gas tank flush, front endalignment and brake system overhaul. Originally a California car,this Ford has spent the last few years in the Southeast US(Tennessee and Georgia in particular) and only driven on nice andsunny days! For added convenience, the car has been upgraded withan electric fuel pump while retaining proper 6V charging. Includedis a black boot cover, 1950 Ford owner's manual, clock instructionbooklet,and full spare, jack & lug wrench. The interior andexterior will show only the most minor signs of use and willcontinue to dazzle onlookers out in the sun. The underhoodpresentation is worthy of showing, with gloss and semi-glossappearances throughout and proper Ford Model 94 carburetor.Likewise, the undercarriage is highly detailed and has many newcomponents including suspension, brakes, and exhaust system.Similarly, the driveshaft has been rebalanced. The floor pansappear as factory new, with a smooth chassis from front to back!While Ford managed to build 50,299 of these convertible coupes in1950, very few have survived as well as this one. With many popularoptions, this example is a handsome testament to early 50s Fordstyle and will make the next owner very happy both on the road andat shows. We would invite any interested parties to call withadditional questions! Thanks for looking!
1950 Ford
Custom Convertible
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