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Ford Other 302 V8 1951

General description : BLACK-PLATE COUPE, STRONG 302 V8 .030 OVERBORE, 4BB, C4, DUALS, FRONT DISCS!!!

Sometimes cars show up here at Streetside Classics that are just beautifully built yet shockingly affordable. This 1951 Ford coupe is such a vehicle, offering an ultra-clean California body, fresh paint, a rumbling 302, and a gorgeous interior, all at a very attractive price. Look closely and see if you don't think this is a slam-dunk in every possible way.
It's true, California cars really are better, and this handsome Ford is more proof. It was repainted two years ago using Ford Performance Red, a single-stage urethane that's as sizzling bright as the California sun. The 2-door coupe and cleaner 1951 nose give it a sporting look and the proportions are exactly right, making this one of the best-looking Fords of the period. Of course, they didn't look this good in the showroom, and a few subtle mods make it look sleek and clean without erasing its character. You'll note the door handles have been shaved, the hood ornament was deleted, and much of the stainless body trim was removed and the holes filled, but it looks so right that most folks might thing that's how it came from the factory. The finish is glossy and smooth, the result of many hours of hand labor, and it fits together extremely well overall. And the chrome that does remain was restored so it glitters against the vivid red paint, creating a car that looks good from any angle.
The handsome two-tone gray tweed interior is durable and comfortable with a few nods to tradition. That's the original front seat and the upholstery patterns are pretty close to what the factory might have been doing back in 1951, pleats and all. The instrument panel is pretty much the way Ford built it, a cool sweep of '50s styling with the speedometer front and center and the auxiliary switches and dials to the right. Modern gauges under the dash help monitor the warmed-over 302 and there's a handsome 2-spoke steering wheel that emphasizes the coming Jet Age styling. The original AM radio is still in the dash, joined by an AM/FM/CD stereo head unit underneath, and it's always nice when they don't cut the car to add the creature comforts. There's also a good-sized back seat and a genuinely huge trunk, which also includes a full-sized spare tire.
The original flathead is long gone, replaced by a strong-running 302 cubic inch V8 (that's a 5.0 to most of us). With an .030 overbore and about 3000 miles on the build, it runs beautifully. Everything inside is new, the rotating assembly was balanced, and it looks fantastic with those finned valve covers. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and intake manifold provide the air/fuel mix, a Pertronix ignition system lights it up, and a custom dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers means that it sounds like the 1950s, not a late-model Mustang. It's neatly detailed under the hood, simple but effective, with body-colored paint on the block and satin black inner fenders. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission with a mild shift kit feeds a rebuilt 8-inch rear end with 3.08 gears inside, so road trips are this car's specialty. The suspension is largely stock, although they've grafted disc brakes onto the front end for safety along with a fresh set of tube shocks. Handsome 2007 Mustang wheels have an old-school Halibrand look and carry blackwall radials for just the right stance.
See what we mean? This car is seriously nice, totally sorted, and still very fresh. Look closely at the photos then dig the price and give us a call today!

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/2901-atl/1951-ford-coupe

1951 Ford Other 302 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $28995.

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