When ford introduced its new model for 1949, the car represented the blue ovals first cleansheet design since world. The recipe for a hot rod has always been stuffing bigger motors in smaller. The 1949 ford origins lie with henry and edsel, but it helped henry ford ii, age 30 at the time of its introduction. Automatic transmission did not show up on ford cars until 1951. This car has been featured in the book the allamerican hot rod and is currently in much of the same condition as when the book was written. History of ford 1946 ford 1947 ford 1948 ford 1949 ford 1950 ford 1951 ford 1952 ford 1953 ford 1954 ford 1955 ford. Lots of information for classic ford collectors, restorers or general enthusiasts.
For sale in our atlanta showroom is this 1949 ford anglia. This 1949 ford is a great example of an oldschool custom and it has quite a history. There are 4 1949 ford coupes for sale today on classiccars. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle cars. The 1949 ford was an american automobile produced by ford. Batman returned to live action for his second and final serial run in 1949. Were offering this 1949 ford club coupe the moonshiner for sale and its your chance to own a piece of american history. For 1962, all fullsize fords wore the galaxie badge, with 500 and 500xl denoting the higher series. Detroit, mi 1949 styling for the 1949 ford was fresh and ford sold their cars in numbers not seen since the 1930s. Reflecting this and later achievements, walker was named design chief for all of ford motor company in 1955. Craig wick, the owner of wicked fabrication, stops by the garage with the gran turismowinning gt51, a 1951 ford club coupe that has everything that dreamcars are made of. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
To decode your vin data plate for 1949 to 1959 cars, go to. Ford first postwar design looks best with the long trunk that gives it good overall proportions. First go to the online store on this website and order the 194951 ford book. You will find stepbystep instructions for repairing your vehicle with pictures and diagrams on nearly every one of its 319 pages. Mar 25, 2018 were offering this 1949 ford club coupe the moonshiner for sale and its your chance to own a piece of american history. Though the 1949 ford was nowhere near as radical as the 195051 studebaker, it sold in numbers ford hadnt seen since 1930. Keeping our community safe covid19 safety precautions. Compiled from previous articles that appeared in the v8 times as well as engine content of previous ford restoration books, all in this 2volume set. Please leave comment at any of the photos, or email me at. History of ford 1946 ford 1947 ford 1948 ford 1949 ford 1950 ford 1951 ford 1952 ford 1953 ford 1954 ford. Summoning our manufacturing knowhow, strong reputation among early ford drivers, and growing passion for just about everything shoebox forward, we are bringing our expertise to an era of big cars and cool designs. The ford galaxie is a fullsized car that was built in the united states by ford for model years 1959 through to 1974. Ford differentials before you embark on the rebuild and start scouring local scrap yards and online websites, it will be helpful to understand what to look for and what to avoid in these axles.
For more complete data plate decoding information on 1949 thru 1953 ford cars, refer to the decoding chart. These are among the timehonored tools of the car spotter. Sources of allure towards ford coupes are performance and personal luxury. Additional letters between the beginning two digits letternumber and the. Early ford v8 club restoration guides 2 volume, 488 pages. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1949 ford custom series. Looking for a 1949 to 1952 ford coupe cars for sale.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Eric claptons 49 shoebox the shoebox ford blog 1949. Its time for another thrilling episode of the mcg car spotters guide. No where were these brazen new styling cues more evident than on the redesigned 1949 ford. This is your chance at a very rare piece of history. Introduced in 1950, the monterey 2door coupe was highlighted with a vinyl roof. The original ownerbuilder used this truck for his business delivering shampoo products in the bay area.
Ford introduced the car destined to ultimately save or sink the company, the allnew 1949 ford, while the companion mercury and lincoln lines were totally redesigned as well. Will make a good display piece, since it was a dealer only item was never available to the public. This 1949 ford club coupe is the highlight of the show wherever it goes. The front was completely reshaped, with large hooded shades over the headlights, recontoured hood, 1949 mercury grille shell and a 1954 pontiac grille bar. In this edition, were covering the fords often credited with saving the company, the 1949 to 1951 models. Known throughout the kustom kulture as the shoebox ford, the 49 51s were an instant favorite with early customizers and have remained arguably the most popular kustom since. The car is a 49 with a few 1950 and 1951 touches such as the fuel door, front parking lights and the dash. Get the best deals on 1949 ford cars and trucks when you shop the. Though it lacked any significant budget, most elements of the batman universe were retained. Take a look at this 1949 ford custom coupe for sale. Media in category 1949 ford automobiles the following 75 files are in this category, out of 75 total. Nice original body older black paint patina glossy new rear chrome bumper.
Via james in face books 19491951 ford shoebox club. Channeled 1949 ford coupe if you have any more information about the history or current whereabouts of this car. This was considered to be one of the bench mark customs, starting the radical customization builds. Difference between shoebox ford models hey guys, one thing i must have some day is a 1949 1951 ford.
American rodder june 1997 swimsuit issue 1940 ford. The one stop shop for reproduction, nos and oem take off parts. With proven mechanicals, a roomy design and strength in numbers, finding and restoring the first of the shoebox. They can be used as proof of a vehicles authenticity and also as a source of information to trace the history of a vehicle to learn exactly when and where that vehicle was produced, what the original color and trim were, and more. Ford restoration books early ford v8 foundation museum.
The 1949, 50 and 51 v8 models were also produced in australia, offered in 4door sedan and as a 2door coupe utility body styles. Licensed to youtube by grupa bb media music on behalf of in the mood. The club coupe was dropped from the deluxe series, and the convertible was now offered only in v8 custom deluxe spec. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique car parts, used trucks, used atvs, and other commercial vehicles for sale. The car was purchased by its last owner in california where he lived at the time. To find new and used ford values, select a bodystyle and a year. Find great deals on ebay for 1949 meteor and 1950 meteor. The spinner in the center of the grille suggested an airplane propeller, and was an early example of the aviation themes that characterized postwar american cars. First go to the online store on this website and order the 1949 51 ford book. A must have book set for all early ford v8 enthusiasts. Both were offered with either a six or eightcylinder engine. Elberts book on the marque is subtitled the mightiest american motor car. The deuce coupe, thunderbird and most prominently the mustang has been a shining example of what identifies the ford brand.
From the editors of street rodder magazine comes a complete starttofinish manual on building a classic 3940 ford. Check out ronald smith 1949 ford sedan a contender from the painless performance. The following information was obtained from the 194959 ford chassis parts manual and listed the single reference to the patent plate location, which obviously does not include the correct specific location for the 1949 through 1952 model years. The batmobile used for this serial was a factorystock maroon 1949 mercury convertible. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1949 ford custom and assess the current state of the classic car market. The club coupe body is one of the most soughtafter from this era. Spear, who had been a designer at gm and chrysler before the war, came to ford in april 1947. The lip portion over the top of the taillight was cut so it could house the larger chevrolet lenses. Fords coupe lineup has been celebrated in automobile history. New grilles and rearend treatments also were part of a modelyear update that included a transistorized radio, upgraded braking and a selfadjusting clutch for cars with the semiautomatic estick transmission.
View of three women posing in a 1949 ford club coupe car. Channeled 1949 ford coupe album rik hoving custom car. Here is an interesting interview with andy leach, former ridler award winner, on his recent build, a 1930 ford model a coupe. Find 1949 ford coupes for sale on oodle classifieds. Ford restoration guide bookscdsdvds 3256 car and truck. Ford s 1949 model was the companys first allnew car after world war ii. Women posing in 1949 ford club coupe automobile dpl dams. There are 179 1949 to 1950 fords for sale today on classiccars. Etudes for pianists june weybright book one belwin 1949 newold stock free ship.
If youre a bonneville history buff, this twobook set scta bonneville national speed. The above advertisement features a 1949 ford club coupe. Take a look by clicking here or order your free copy usa addresses only. The lowsilhouette beauty of the new 1949 ford club coupe is apparent in this photograph. Fat man fabrication custom chassis, custom suspensions. By 1949, the sellers market for automobiles was softening, consumers were ready for something new, and the motor city had its answers ready. It has gone through a complete interior and exterior restoration. From your cowl stamping you will be able to determine where the vehicle was assembled. Mcg car spotters guide to the 1949 to 1951 fords macs. Jan 22, 20 henry ford ii was given credit for this change in a paper on the 1949 ford presented to the society of automotive engineers. Australian content on the locally produced models had reached 80% by 1950. The classic ford facts about classic 1949 ford production. Ford 1949 1951 airplane 2pt red lap bucket seatbelt kit 2 belts harness fits. Unfollow 1947 ford coupe to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
It was the first allnew automobile design introduced by the big three after world war ii, civilian production having been suspended during the war, and the 19461948 models from ford, gm, and chrysler being updates of their prewar models. A number of years ago i saw a one page calendar that showed all the ford pickup trucks from the first one to the present day. Body style, cowl stamping info, and how to determine your glass bug codes. A brief history of the studebaker from packards point of view. Ford thunderbird models, 1955 they had some problems but it wasnt with style at least not in my book. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1949 ford custom classics for sale near you. The coupe utility was a uniquely australian variant, developed by ford australia.
After a hiatus of several years, american motors once again offered a pillarless 2door coupe version of its basic rambler for 1963. This is the ford restoration guide group in the bookscdsdvds section of the 3256 car and truck classic ford parts list at cg ford parts. The 49 coupe is already customized enough for me, from the factory. The 49s suffered from handling problems and a noisy ride. Ford meteor chassis body parts catalog 1949 fmc ontario canada book. Henry ford ii was given credit for this change in a paper on the 1949 ford presented to the society of automotive engineers. The car was a solid hit in the marketplace at a time when the ford motor company desperately needed one. This version featured tunneled 1953 mercury headlights, and 1954 chevrolet taillight lenses. The car was built in 19911992 and is absolutley gorgeous.
This is a beautiful photo history book covering 193252 pickups year by year. The production 1949 ford did use one element of bob gregories model. Scta bonnevile national speed trials 19491968 books. Find new and used 1949 ford other ford models classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck.
Ford fseries, history of the worlds bestselling truck. They were new inside and out, but not as radical some other american automobile manufacturers such as studebaker the principal change on the 1949 ford body style was the departure of the rounded fenders of previous years and the propeller spinner centered. If youre using an allnew dennis carpenter ford restoration parts body like our road tour coupe. The name was used for the top models in fords fullsize range from 1958 until 1961, in a marketing attempt to appeal to the excitement surrounding the space race. Book contains information, specifications, features, options, pictures and illustrations of all of the different ford car models for 1949.
Find used 1949 ford coupes for sale on oodle classifieds. The cars envelope body, with integral fenders and smooth slab sides, was a fresh break from previous designs. This 1949 ford custom is best known as the shampoo truck and is a rare and historical street rod. In other advertising ford claimed the49 ford is out front. First it was the first year for the shoebox design ushering in an era of cars with integrated fenders and flat sides for a more. Difference between shoebox ford models club hot rod.
Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The name was used for the top models in ford s fullsize range from 1958 until 1961, in a marketing attempt to appeal to the excitement surrounding the space race. Ford offered two series for 1949, a base and a custom series. A 2volume set of 456 pages about the development of the ford v8 engine.