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Awesome Custom 51 Ford Shoebox Big Block V8 Hot Rod Collector Excellent Trade ? on 2040-cars

US $11,950.00
Year:1951 Mileage:31500 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Beverly Hills, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:501 Big Block
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: B15R140955
Year: 1951
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Other
Trim: 51 Custom Deluxe coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 31,500
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black

 
This is a really cool, unique and rare 51 Ford Big Block Hot Rod. Super clean period correct custom looks runs and drives amazing!, 501 big block V8 and Turbo 400 3 speed Auto Trans with Ford 9 inch rear. It has the legendary hot rod set up with modern suspension, power steering and disk brakes... It works amazingly well... Super powerful... smooth and fast!! This bad boy is in great condition all around. Looks awesome with a little hot rod patina and proper period correct hot rod stance... looks, runs, and drives great. Cool vintage rod would be awesome weekend cruiser, daily driver, or addition to any collection... I have ALOT of cars and drive this one all the time... its a really comfortable all around cruiser... nice nice car.

The body is super straight and rust free... the underside is clean and solid. Paint presents great with some minor blemishes... I wanted the car to have a period correct look like someone would do it back in the 50's or 60's... I had the roof done in satin black... looks great. It has a cool stance with period correct fat keystone rims and tires... doors close tight and windows work nice...  Get's looks and compliments everywhere we roll...

The interior is great... Redone in black vinyl and new black carpet... panels look good... custom gauges in the dash all work properly as do the lights and electronics... headliner is all there but could use some love... tilt, telescoping steering column and wheel... nice after market stereo... great hot rod interior... 

Best Part!!!... 501 big block motor starts idles and runs fantastic...  Awesome power and sounds really cool... 
3 speed 400 auto shifts smooth and strong through the gears...  9" rear end... Gear ratios are great around town and cruises really nice on the freeway as well. 68 Camaro front clip provides surprisingly good ride and front disk brakes stop straight and sure. Strong, FAST,  and reliable... ready to roll.... definite daily driver capable.

Overall this is a really cool American Classic Hot/Rat Rod in great condition all around. Awesome potential and/or weekend cruiser, daily driver, or whatever you like. Great for any enthusiast, collector, or anyone looking for a cool and unique Vintage Classic at a great price.

The car is located in Beverly Hills California... Inspections are welcome and encouraged... serious buyers can call me at 310 850 8980 but no tire kickers please. I'm open to interesting trades (within ebay guidelines) but no projects or junk please.

IMPORTANT:

I have tried to describe this vehicle as accurately and honestly as possible but please remember it is a used vehicle. As with any vehicle, (new or used) there may be issues that I have overlooked or am unaware of. If you are not familiar with purchasing used vehicles and or specialty vehicles or you have not purchased a vehicle using the Internet, PLEASE do your research, ask questions, make sure you are comfortable with me as a seller, the vehicle, and the process. Unless stated otherwise, I cannot verify actual miles and I am not offering a warranty so if you want one, let's discuss it and document it before the purchase is final. Otherwise there is no warranty expressed or implied. THANKS!  

Need 500 deposit within 48 hours of auction end and balance COD within 7 days. Shipping is buyers responsibility.

Thanks!

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