1950 Ford Other for sale $24,995
| 1950 Ford Other $24,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $24,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
The all-new 1949 Ford probably saved the companyand#44; and today they make for unusual yet handsome hot rods. This 1950 Ford 2-door sedanand#44; for exampleand#44; emphasizes all the clean lines that made the shoebox Fords famous but packs 454 cubic inches of thunder under the smooth hood. This is a cool custom that does just about everything well. The bright teal paint is certainly attention-grabbingand#44; but the good news is that it stands up to scrutiny rather well. It was finished a few years ago and has been used as intendedand#44; so its not a trailer queen and its not perfectand#44; but I bet you cant remember the last time you saw one of these at the local cruise night. Its got a lot of custom touchesand#44; ranging from the nosed and decked hoodand#44; shaved door handlesand#44; and blue dot taillightsand#44; so theres a bit of 1950s custom to the build. It also has a bit of artistic pinstripingand#44; which goes with the period-perfect look. The bullet nose front end has been beautifully polished and the neat color-matched side mirrors fit well and blend in almost seamlessly with the overall look. Chrome pieces like the bumpersand#44; headlight ringsand#44; and trunk hinges are in very good condition and it appears that most of the weather-stripping is newand#44; so it seals up well. The interior has been thoroughly updatedand#44; featuring tan bucket seats with a custom center console. The seats appear to be from a late-model but the vertical pleats are straight out of the 1950sand#44; so they look right. A tilt column is fitted with a wood-rimmed steering wheel and youll note that the shifter handleand#44; turn signal knoband#44; and even the dashboard inserts are all made from similar-looking timber. The original round speedometer is in the center of the dashand#44; joined by a set of auxiliary gauges discreetly tucked underneath on the drivers side. An under-dash R134a A/C system is a practical way to add comfort without spoiling the looks of the cool Ford dashboardand#44; which also retains its original clock in the center. Right underneathand#44; youll find a recent AM/FM/CD stereo head unit and power windows have been installed in the doors. A full-sized back seat makes this a practical kind of hot rod and the massive trunk has been custom upholstered with hidden storage and a custom actuator to power the lid up and down. That giant 454 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 is a tight fit in the Fords engine bayand#44; but they made it work and its a blast to drive. Theres power at just about any speed thanks to an Edelbrock intake manifold and 4-barrel carburetorand#44; and the finned valve covers and color-matched details help with the custom feel. Its quite tidy and well-engineeredand#44; and much of the wiring and plumbing has been hidden out of sight to help with that clean look. A big Walker radiator with an electric pusher fan helps keep the big block from getting too warm and stock exhaust manifolds were used to tuck everything in tight to the block. The transmission is a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive which feeds a GM 10-bolt rear end hanging on leaf springs and tube shocks. The front suspension appears to be largely stockand#44; although disc brakes have been added up front for safety. Twin pipes with mellow-sounding mufflers give it a hot rod soundtrack that doesnt get annoying on long hauls and the chrome wheels and 235/50/18 radials are brand new. A cool and slightly unusual rod thats packing big powerand#44; plenty of comfort and convenience featuresand#44; and that icy cool 50s look. Call today! |