1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The September Special is an offering of 38 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates offered entirely without reserve. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 9/15/25-10/3/25 or by appointment.

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Ford’s first true post-war design emerged in July 1948 and was quickly nicknamed the “Shoebox Ford” for its slab-sided pontoon fenders. The new ’49 Ford was available with an inline-six or a “Flathead” V8 engine in a range of body styles, returning Ford to first place in sales among American manufacturers.

The following model year, Ford advertising boasted “50 Ways New For ’50,” with changes mostly encompassing new exterior trim and a crest emblem that would remain on full-size models for the next four decades. The Custom Deluxe V8 series featured the top trim level for Ford, and the Convertible model was among its top sellers.

This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe convertible has an L-head, 239ci V8 engine with a 2-barrel Holley carburetor and features the highly-desirable manual overdrive. The interior front bench seat was reportedly covered by a clear vinyl protector since the car was purchased new, which has helped the preservation of this top-line “Shoebox.” It was optioned well from the factory, and retains its full-size spare, jack and boot in the trunk.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• Powered by a flathead 239ci V8 engine with a 2-barrel Holley carburetor

• Column-shifted manual transmission with desirable manual overdrive

• Cambridge Maroon Poly (Color Code: M-14340) exterior

• Two-tone leather interior

• Vintage condition convertible top

• Recent servicing completed

Features

• Power convertible top

• “Fidelity” AM radio

• Dashboard clock

• Magic Aire heater

• Spotlight

• Dual side mirrors

• Fog lights

• Fender skirts

• Dual exhaust

• Backup lights

• Interior lights

• Deluxe steering wheel with horn ring

• Full-size spare with jack and boot

• New gas tank installed

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips next to hood ornament

• Paint cracking atop front fender

• Scratch present on trunk, left of license plate

• Paint chip and crack below convertible top

• Scratch in chrome bumper

Ownership History

This car is from one of three private estates, comprising the September Special of the Raleigh Classic Car Collection.