1951 Ford Victoria 3-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1951 Ford Victoria was the Detroit automaker's first true hardtop and combined the sleek look of a convertible with the comfort of a fixed roof. Its low-slung profile answered America’s growing appetite for more stylish postwar designs.

Under the hood, Victoria buyers could choose a 226ci inline-six or 239ci flathead V8, mated to a three‑speed manual or Ford‑O‑Matic automatic transmission. The car offered stainless-steel roof trim, bold chrome accents, and a panoramic interior.

The original owner of this '51 Victoria selected the V8 engine option with a three-speed manual transmission. The car wears a repaint in brown metallic with a tan steel roof and two-tone tan vinyl and cloth upholstery. Additional features include a distinctive 1951-only dual‑spinner “bullet” grille, rear fender skirts, two-piece windshield, wrap-around rear quarter window, new-for-’51 turn‑key ignition.

This 1951 Ford Victoria is now offered without reserve by the selling dealer with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of April vehicles

• 239ci flathead V8 engine

• Three‑speed column‑shift manual transmission

• Refinished in bronze metallic paint with tan steel roof

• Reupholstered in two-tone tan vinyl and cloth

Factory Equipment

• Two‑door pillarless hardtop body

• Two-piece windshield

• Steel roof styled to resemble a convertible top

• Wrap‑around rear quarter windows

• Heavy chrome front and rear bumpers

• Distinctive dual‑spinner “bullet” grille (1951 only)

• Turn‑key ignition (new for 1951)

• Painted steel dashboard with chrome accents

• Hydraulic drum brakes on all four wheels

• Color-matched steel wheels with hubcaps

• Optional equipment:

  • Rear fender skirts

  • Pushbutton AM radio

  • Heater and defroster

  • Clock

  • Cigarette lighter

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body: 60 – Ford Victoria (2‑door hardtop)

  • Color: KR – Two-tone Hawaiian Bronze Metallic / Sandpiper Tan

  • Trim: AB – Tan Bedford Cord interior

• The chassis number (B1MP154585) decodes as:

  • B – V8 engine

  • 1 – 1951 model year

  • M – Memphis, Tennessee, assembly plant

  • P – Victoria pillarless hardtop

  • 154585 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Brown steering wheel wrap

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections, as noted in the provided photos

• Wear on the dashboard

Ownership History

This 1951 Ford Victoria is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of April vehicles.

Additional Information

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