1950 Custom Power Folding Convertible Top Signal-Seeking Radio Heater

Description for Ford Other 1950

1950 Ford Custom Convertible AACA First Prize Winning ’50 Convertible! 3-Speed with Overdrive! Flathead power and dual exhaust! Power folding convertible top. fender skirts. signal-seeking radio. Magic-Air heater and more! Ford’s first post-war chassis debuted in June 1948 at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel as 1949 models. Known today as the “shoebox”. this new Ford brought the styling into the times. with slab-sided but handsome body lines. uprated engines and a myriad body styles to choose from. Among the most popular was the convertible; strengthened by an additional x-brace underneath. the drop top was a fun and stylish way to cruise at the turn of the half century. Today. these shoeboxes remain popular with enthusiasts for their style. power and sound! We are very excited to offer this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible! Finished in Black over Black and Red vinyl interior and black canvas soft top. this car certainly has the look of an early 50s performance car! The car is fitted with a correct 8BA Flathead V8 that powered Fords from ’49-53 as well as a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive! The car has a variety of nice options including fender skirts. front & rear bumper bars. reverse lights. dual side-view mirrors. dual spotlights. signal-seeking radio. Magic-Air heater. defrost. turn signals and more! The car rides on stylish and correct 1950 Ford hubcaps wrapped in 215/75R15 Firestone FR380 radial whitewall tires. This Ford was restored about 17 years ago and all mileage is believed to have been driven since then. The motor continues to run great and is plenty powerful. with a signature flathead bark exiting through dual chrome tips. The car received a full 12V conversion at that time. for greater starting capacity and more functional lighting at night. The car proudly wears full FoMoCo glass and under the hood. many correct Ford hoses. clamps. parts and accessories. The heads. intake. carb and radiator are all 8BA specific components that are true to this car. The car is fully functional. with seamless engagement of the overdrive. operational AM radio. power top. and a fully functional clock. The car comes with a boot cover and various promotional literature from 1950. This car won an AACA first prize trophy in 2011 and it is easy to see why; the car is nicely optioned and looks splendid in its color combination. We would invite any additional questions on this awesome ’50 Ford; please don’t hesitate to call! Thanks for looking! IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BUYERS: In an effort to protect the eBay user information and to help ensure the authenticity of correspondence between St. Louis Car Museum and its bidders. eBay’s new listing format does NOT display any bidder information. Nevertheless. we STRONGLY encourage bidders to contact us directly to answer questions or to verify correspondence. All of our vehicles are advertised locally and nationally using a variety of formats and often sell before the end of eBay listings. To secure a vehicle. please contact us. Please call 1-800-957-5707 or 314-993-7104 with any questions or to discuss financing or transportation arrangements. Currency Converter Specifications Price: $49. 00 VIN: BODL103538 Cylinders: Flathead V8 Title: Clear Exterior Color: Black Carfax: Engine: 239ci Transmission: 3-Speed Manual w/ Overdrive Mileage: 10. 22 Interior Color: Black/Red Vinyl Purchase this vehicle for only $498/120 months with $10. 80 down! St. Louis Car Museum works closely with several lenders so we can accurately address the needs of our clients. Let our finance department develop a financing or lease program that helps you achieve your goals and dreams! Click the images below for instant online credit approval: