1951 FORD - model 1949 : "SHOEBOX" DELUXE CLASSIC CUSTOM, FAIR+ RUNS & DRIVES

Description for Ford 1949 1951

1951 FORD "SHOEBOX" DELUXE PRESTIGE_BROKERS & GREAT ESTATES ANNOUNCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFE-TIME LIMITED & RARE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION: 1951 FORD "SHOEBOX" DELUXE 3. 7 LITER FLATHEAD 6-CYLINDER3-SPEED ON THE COLUMN RARE CLEAN TITLE (AS ALWAYS) NO RESERVE OVERALL GOOD CONDITION WELL MAINTAINED: STARTS. RUNS. & TRANNY ENGAGES VEHICLE INTO MOTION HAS BRAKES CLEAN COLORADO TITLE RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM STORAGE FOR SEVERAL YEARS NICE INTERIOR"NEW" (for 1951) TURN-KEY IGNITION NEW SEAT COVERS (FRONT & BACK $400)BODY IS SOUND & RELATIVELY RUST FREE (RUST ON LOWER BODY NEAR FENDERS)HAND-PAINTED WITH A BRUSHODOMETER INDICATES 82010 VEHICLE IS NEAR COMPLETE EXCEPT:- MISSING HEADLIGHT RINGS- MISSING LEFT TAIL LIGHT- DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR GLASS MISSING - ALL 3 OTHER PASSENGER DOORS HAVE CRACKED GLASS-NEWER HEADLINER COULD USE BETTER / FURTHER INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE '51 DELUXE:DRIVETRAIN: RWD (rear-wheel drive). 3-speed gearbox (column)TYPE: Gasoline. FLATHEAD 6-cylinder with displacement: 226 cui. advertised power: 90 hp WHEELBASE: 114 in ESTIMATED CURB WEIGHT: 3110 lbs PREDECESSOR: 1941 FORD SUCCESSOR: 1952 FORDThe 1949 Ford was an American automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company. It was the first all-new automobile design introduced by the Big Three after World War II. civilian production having been suspended during the war. and the 1946-1948 models from Ford. GM. and Chrysler being updates of their prewar models. Popularly called the "Shoebox Ford" for its slab-sided. "ponton" design. the 1949 Ford is credited both with saving Ford and ushering in modern streamlined car design with changes such as integrated fenders. The design would continue through the 1951 model year. After sticking with its well-received previous model through model year 1948. Ford completely redesigned its namesake car for 1949. Save for its drivetrain. this was an all-new car in every way. with a modern ladder frame now supporting a coil spring suspension in front and longitudinal semi-elliptical springs in back. The engine was moved forward to make more room in the passenger compartment and the antiquated torque tube was replaced by a modern drive shaft. Payment Methods: Cash (In Person). Certified Bank Check or Wire Transfer. All Funds Must Be In Us Dollars. Please Be Sure To Have Full Payment And/Or Approved Financing In Place Before Making Your Final Bid. Deposit: The Successful High Bidder Will Submit A Non Refundable $300. 00 Deposit Within 48 Hours Of The Close Of The Auction To Secure The Vehicle. Deposits Can Be Made Through Paypal Or Cash Payment Of Balance Due: The Buyer Agrees To Pay Remaining Balance Due Within 7 Days Of The Close Of The Auction. All Financial Transactions Must Be Completed Before Delivery Of The Vehicle. Shipping: The Buyer Is Responsible For All Shipping Charges. We Assume No Responsibility For Damages Incurred After Leaving Our Premises. If The Vehicle Is Going To Be Shipped. Full Payment Must Be Received Before The Vehicle Is Released To The Shipping Company. Car Must Be Picked up Within 14 Days Unless Other Arrangements have been made Warranty: This Vehicle Is Being Sold "As Is". No Representations Or Warranties Are Made By Seller. Nor Are Any Representations Or Warranties Relied Upon By Bidders In Making Bids. Manufacturer's Warranties May Still Apply. Successful Bidder: The Winning Bidder Will Be Contacted Via Email After The Auction Closes Or He/She Must Contact Us Within 24 Hours To Proceed With Payment And Delivery Arrangements. Non-Paying Bidder: Bidders Please Be Aware That You Are Entering Into A Legal Binding Contract To Purchase This Car. If You Do Not Intend To Buy The Vehicle. Then Please Do Not Place A Bid. Thank You For Understanding. If The Deposit Is Not Received Within 48 Hours Of The Close Of Auction Or If The Balance Is Not Paid In Full Within 10 Days Following The Close Of Auction. We Reserve The Right To Re-List The Vehicle Or Sell The Vehicle To The Next Highest Bidder Or Another Qualified Buyer. 1951:The 1951 Fords featured an optional Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission for the first time. Ford finally answered the Chevrolet Bel Air charge with the Victoria hardtop in 1951. The car was an instant hit. outselling the Chevy by nearly 10%. The Crestliner continued for one more year. however. All 1951 Fords sported a new "dual-bullet" grille and heavy chrome bumpers. This year Ford also added a new "turn-key" ignition. Front suspension is independent coil springs. Head room was 36. 1 inches. Every Effort Has Been Made To Accurately And Fairly Describe This Vehicle To You. Please Be Advised That Used Vehicles Will Have Typical Scratches And Ding Inherent For Their Year And Mechanical Parts Are Subject To Fail. If You Plan To Have A Buyers Inspection. Please Make Sure You Inspect The Vehicle Prior To The Auction Ending. Buyer Is Responsible For Any Inspection Charges And Fees. CASH (in person). Certified Bank Check or Wire Transfer. All Funds Must Be In US DOLLARS. Please Have Full Payment / Financing Before Making Final Bid. _gsrx_vers_473 (GS 6. 4. 1 (473))