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Black Exterior
Red Leather Interior
Beige Canvas Top
V-8
3-Speed
Probably The Finest Example Know
Correctly
Completely Restored to the Highest Standards
2005 - 2008 Wood
Body Restored to WITA as Original Judging Specification
Prior
Owner 1951 - 2004 (With Title Documentation)
Photo Documentation of Restoration
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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. Ford's popular 226 CID (3.7 L)
L-head
straight-6
and 239 CID (3.9 L)
Flathead V8 remained, now rated at
90 hp (67 kW) and 100 hp (75 kW),
The 1949 models debuted at a gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in
New York City in June of 1948, with a carousel of the new Fords
complemented by a revolving demonstration of the new chassis. The
new integrated steel structure was advertised as a "lifeguard body",
and even the woody wagon was steel at heart. The convertible frame
had an "X member" for structural rigidity.
From a customer's perspective, the old Custom, De Luxe, and Super
De Luxe lines were replaced by new Standard and Custom trims and the
cars gained a modern look with completely integrated rear fenders
and just a hint of a fender in front.
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