$55,995
List Price
Apply for Financing eBrochure

1951 Ford Deluxe Custom Deluxe As the first new postwar models offered by Ford Motor Company, the redesigned 1949 passenger-car lineup was as crucial to its maker’s ongoing success as the pre-war Model A, Model T, and the revolutionary V-8 models of 1932. Breaking from tradition with fresh and modern styling that was lower and wider than before, the new-for-1949 Fords featured “envelope” styling with fully integrated fenders and a low, full-width grille delineated by neat chrome trim and punctuated by a faux jet intake at the center. Passenger space was good, with the new Fords built upon a new ladder frame offering a useful, yet rational 114-inch wheelbase.

Mechanical specifications were updated to match the new styling, with a new wishbone-type front suspension and longitudinal rear springs replacing the former solid front axles and transverse leaf springs. As before, both six-cylinder and V-8 engines were available. A three-speed manual was the sole transmission available for ’49. Standard and upscale Custom trim levels provided further distinction.

Upon their release at New York’s posh Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, they were the first all-new Ford models in more than a decade. Importantly, their introduction on June 10, 1948, preceded new-car introductions by archrivals Chrysler and General Motors, gaining valuable press coverage and positioning Ford as “the automaker to beat” in the increasingly expansive postwar era. The 1949 Ford models and their fresh, clean styling drew wide praise and put the warmed-over 1942 styling into the distant past while positioning Ford for the successes yet to come in the 1950s.

The 1951 Ford passenger cars appeared little changed from their 1949 model-year counterparts, however numerous welcomed detail updates spurred advertisements heralding “51 improvements for ’51.”

Representing the top of Ford’s model range, this Outstanding 1951 Southern Estate Classic Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible is the product of a Professional Frame Off.

Make and Model
TypeClassic Cars
Year1951
MakeFord
ModelCustom Deluxe
Series
Mileage and Type
Mileage100
TitleClear
VINAMS39974
Stock #AMS39974
Exterior / Interior
Body StyleConvertible
Doors2
Exterior ColorBlue
Interior ColorRed
Interior Material
Mechanics
Engine4.0l V8 Flathead 239ci 100hp
Cylinders6
Drivetrain
Transmission3 Speed Manual
Fuel Type
Fuel EconomyCity / Highway

Standard Equipment

        Detailed Equipment

              LOCATION

              Classic Car Deals
              Call For Location
              Cadillac, MI 49601
              231-468-2809

              SHARE THIS LISTING

              Related Listings

              *While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with Dealer.