1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

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.  

“If there's a touch of gypsy in your soul ... if you like the sun and the wind and the open road ... you'll surely thrill to this sleek, stunning convertible,” the 1950 sales brochure assured potential buyers. “A slight touch of the finger, and the snug top goes up or down. A slight touch of the foot, and you're sailing off to faraway places behind Ford's smooth, easy power.” 

Today, 1949-1951 Fords are beloved for their trailblazing design and remain charming weekend cruisers, and this 1950 Custom Deluxe Convertible is mostly original except for a multitude of mechanical upgrades. 

Highlights

• A mostly original 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible

• Single-family owned and garage kept for more than 50 years 

• Finished in light yellow paint over black leather interior 

• Powered by a 239 cu-in, two-valve, flathead V8 engine rated at 100 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque 

• Column-shifted three-speed manual transmission 

• Manual convertible top (brown with red trim)

• Upgrades include: 

  • 6 volt alternator 

  • New starter and grounding cables 

  • New ignition system 

  • New/old stock wiring harness 

  • New dual Optimum 6V batteries 

  • Converted from drum brakes to disc brakes 

  • New Firestone 6.70-15 wide whitewall tires 

  • New LED headlights, taillights, and interior lights 

  • New gas tank 

  • New fuel lines 

  • New automatic electrical fuel pump with shutoff switch 

  • New radiator overflow tank 

  • New electrical radiator fan 

  • Bluetooth radio 

  • New fuse panel 

  • Fresh transmission and differential fluids 

  • New air filter 

Features

• Two-door, rear-wheel-drive convertible 

• The chassis number (BOLB147486) decodes as: 

  • B – 239 cu-in 2V V8 engine 

  • 0 – 1950 model year 

  • LB – Long Beach, California, assembly plant 

  • 147486 – Sequential production number 

• Original pushbutton start 

• Split windshield 

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• Original chrome horn ring 

• Instrumentation: 

  • 100-mph speedometer 

  • Fuel level 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Battery 

  • Temperature 

• “Magic Air” heater 

• Vent windows  

• Manual windows  

• Push-button door handles  

• Integrated parking lights 

• Clock 

• Push-button AM radio 

• Dual sun visors 

• Chrome front and rear bumpers  

• Hood ornament 

• Firestone Gum-Dipped 6.70-15 wide whitewall tires 

• Ford hubcaps 

• Independent front suspension 

• Leaf spring rear suspension 

• Wheelbase: 114 inches 

• Overall length: 196.6 inches 

• Width: 72.8 inches 

• Weight: 3,260 pounds 

• Original MSRP: $1,945 (about $25,385 today) 

Known Imperfections

• Multiple scrapes, chips, cracks, scratches, and paint bubbling, as expected on a 74-year-old survivor car, including missing paint in one large spot on front passenger fender 

• Pitting on hood ornament 

• Paint wearing off driver’s side “Custom” fender badge 

• Driver’s side door armrest is missing 

• Wear on carpet 

Included

• Rear wheel fender skirts and trim 

• Motor’s Auto Repair Manual 17th Edition 

• Two copies of 1949-51 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual 

• Hemmings Motor News March 2013 edition 

• Antique Auto Parts 1949-1959 Ford and Mercury May 2002 

• Antique Auto Parts 1949-1959 Ford and Mercury August 2006 

Ownership History

This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible Coupe has been in the same family for over 50 years after being purchased by the consignor’s grandfather in the late 1960s/early ’70s. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com