1949 Ford Custom Convertible

Description

If you're a fan of the cars that got Detroit humming after WWII, then you already know this convertible. The 1949 Ford Custom launched the great style revolution that brought a new era of sleekness to car design. So to find a turn-key ready drop-top that represents this era so well is a true gem.

The '49 car introduced the first real post-WWII style for the company, and they did it with bullet-nose boldness. It ushered in the era of big chrome with the highly stylized grille and wraparound bumpers. This convertible has everything you remember: whitewall tires, full-length trim, and that special hood ornament. So its attraction is timeless. And the green paint has a nice pastel hue to represent the era correctly. It has a good shine to show off the curves in the sheet metal, but it never looks so overdone that it makes you nervous to enjoy this rolling history to the fullest. As you look at the complete package, you'll discover that this drop-top icon was given the right investment to incorporate features that make it a better cruiser subtly.

The tan roof looks tasteful against the exterior green, and it powers down to reveal an even more attractive tan and brown interior. You'll love showing this one off because the interior has a classic sense of style as the two colors intertwine on the seats and side panels. There are nice vintage details like the Magic Air heater and a color-matched convertible boot, and the trunk looks authentic with its correctly colored spare wheel on a full-size bias ply whitewall. Plus, there are well-integrated upgrades for a better cruiser, like seatbelts and electric windshield wipers. And while the radio looks like the classic AM unit, it's a modern AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth and a mic for hands-free calling.

The engine bay continues the period-correct presentation that utilizes good modern cruiser upgrades. So the era-correct 239 cubic-inch flathead V8 is showcased in glowing bronze. The rest of the engine bay is nicely detailed with the correct oil-bath air cleaner, and the Ford-branded radiator hoses are so crisp they look like they are diving into the motor. But more than just looking good, the flathead is an excellent engine for enjoying classic motoring. And that becomes an even more solid base when you add recent upgrades like the 12-volt electrical system, an alternator, and an aluminum radiator. The engine fires up readily and has a smooth/quiet operation. It reinforces a quality investment that happened under the hood (and even the clean undercarriage.) And you get to take full control over it all with the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission.

This is a legendary Ford drop-top offered for a terrific piece. So when you want a runner that has a story to tell, call now!