1951 Ford Other

350 V8

Automatic

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : (704) 596-5211 Email : information@RKMotorsCharlotte.com Frame Off Built Deluxe Convertible 350 V8 700R4 w/AC Looking to kick the summer off in a super sharp cruiser that you can display at local car shows and parade down Main Street? You can always buy a nice Chevrolet - Like everyone else... You COULD find a cool old Dodge, and raise a few eyebrows... Or, you can call RK Motors Charlotte and snatch up this rare 1951 Ford Deluxe! Packing a stout 350 V8, wearing a completely custom body and sporting a super clean, road ready restoration, this fully sorted weekend warrior draws big crowds and big compliments wherever it goes. If you're looking for a fun classic that is as unique as it is cool, this impressive '51 Ford is the incredible value you've been waiting for! When this striking Deluxe convertible rolled into our RK Motors Charlotte showroom, two things were immediately apparent. 1) The car wears a high quality restoration. And 2) whoever hammered its solid body back into shape has either spent most of their adult life in a body shop or restored more than their fair share of vintage Fords. From the top of its smooth doors to the bottom of its straight black fenders, this slick drop top is much nicer than when it rolled out of Ford's Chester, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility and features a great looking coat of black urethane paint that is accented by red, professionally applied pin stripes. Naturally, that straight body provides a level of fit and finish which is much better than factory tolerances and allows all doors, windows and other moving parts to function fluidly and correctly. In fact, the doors and hood close so solidly on this all steel hot rod that, if I were blindfolded, I'd be convinced I was working the hinges and latches on a body which is much fresher than 61 years and counting. As a re-envisioned custom which mixes timeless style with a roster of well-executed modifications, this awesome old school convertible puts a fresh spin on classic Ford appeal. At the front of the car a heavy, body-width chrome bumper hangs two clear parking lights below frenched Eagle Premier headlights which perfectly complement a signature 'dual bullet' grille. Above that grille, a nosed hood props custom louvers and custom pinstripes in front of chopped glass and a black vinyl top that's complete with a glass rear window. Behind that grille, pristine chrome mirrors hang on great looking shaved doors which serve as the visual intersection for straight stainless toppers and modified "Custom" trim spears. And at the back of the car fully integrated rear fenders, which feature cool factory wind slits, lead the eye to frenched blue dot tail lights, a decked trunk lid, a second body-width chrome bumper and two spotless stainless exhaust tips. When this main line Ford was transformed from basic transportation into the old school cruiser you see today, every detail was upgraded in the name of both performance and aesthetic appeal. The car's reliable but tired flathead engine was swapped for a modern 350 cubic inch Chevrolet mill which looks good and runs great. And its clean engine bay was fitted with a full assortment of dress up pieces, refinished in the same slick black urethane as its glossy exterior panels and fully detailed in stylish red pin stripping. The smooth 350 gets its air and fuel from an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake which props an Edelbrock Endurashine carburetor below a trick chrome air cleaner. Fire is provided by a chrome capped HEI distributor which sends spark around red detailed, finned aluminum valve covers via eight Accel Ferro-Spiral Core plug wires. Cooling is provided by a heavy duty radiator which is complete with two chrome flex hoses, two quick spinning electric puller fans and a familiar chrome cap. And spent gases are handled by a pair of appealing, and efficient, ceramic coated block hugger headers. The powerful small block is simple, looks good and is reliable enough to hit the road tomorrow, with everything from its modern serpentine system and aftermarket AC compressor to its Von Dutch decal and braided dipsticks fully sorted and ready to go. Take one look under this razor sharp drop top and you'll find a solid, '51 Ford convertible exclusive X-frame undercarriage which has been properly maintained and treated with respect and care for the last 61 years. Motivation is provided by a sturdy 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission and a traditional Ford nine inch rear end. Steering is provided by an effortless power rack and pinion system which gives the car a lightweight and surprisingly athletic feel. And braking is provided by a combination of power front discs and manual rear drums which do an excellent job of providing fade free, drama free stops. Judging by the quality of paint on the car's suspension, it has been completely rebuilt at least once during its last few years, and is currently fitted with Mustang II components up front, a four link set up and beefy sway bar out back and a fully adjustable Ride Tech air suspension at all four corners. Just in front of the car's nine inch rear end, a pair of traditional glasspack mufflers ride in the middle of a mandrel bent true dual exhaust system which creates a fitting, gnarly burble through stainless steel exhaust tips. Keeping the car firmly planted on the pavement is a nice set of 15 inch chrome steel wheels which spin bold 205/75 front and 215/75 rear El Dorado Golden Fury whitewalls around appropriate bullet-style center caps. And overall, the bottom of this Deluxe presents very well with solid floors that display no signs of rust, a straight frame that shows no indication of damage, and a slew of road ready parts that all function just as they should. This cool convertible's tasteful and comfortable custom interior is a classy reminder that, in some circles, style and appeal are still the central focus of automotive design. At the front of the car, fully digital gauges ride inside a fully restored dash which hangs a nice combination of satin and gloss finish paint above a small Sunpro Super Tach and a small black console that's complete with an MP3 compatible Alpine CD player, a Ride Tech control panel and knobs for the retrofitted heat and air conditioning system. At the sides of the car, great looking custom door panels wrap like-new ultraleather around custom armrests, great sounding Pioneer speakers and fresh chrome handles for the doors and windows. And in the middle of the car, completely rebuilt and recovered red ultraleather bench seats provide the perfect spot for main street cruise nights. In front of those seats, a polished aluminum steering wheel spins a color-keyed rim above a color-keyed tilt column that's equipped with billet stalks, an integrated gear indicator and a chrome shifter that's complete with a red Lucite shift knob. Below those seats, upscale black carpet rides under high quality floor mats and a chrome emergency brake handle. And behind those seats, a bright red convertible cowl snaps down over a fully restored trunk which mixes a large, carpeted storage area with custom, red ultraleather side panels. Included with the sale of this stylish hot rod is a giant binder of build and restoration receipts, two photo albums and two CDs full of restoration pictures, a car cover, and an original 1951 envelop which holds a vintage picture of the car in its showroom fresh state, a small stack of original owner registrations and original warranty and maintenance paperwork. This exceptionally clean 1951 Ford Deluxe is one of the coolest cruisers on the planet! And at just $49,900, it offers the best of both worlds: a fully restored car at a fraction of the cost of doing it yourself, and a unique hot rod that sets itself apart from the sea of restored 'tri-fives' and full-size land yachts. Solid, well-done early 50s metal like this doesn't come along too often, and given the attention it draws in our showroom, it won't last long either! FACTS & FIGURES Year : 1951 Mileage : 7914 VIN : Transmission Type : 4 Speed Automatic Type of Vehicle Title : Clear Engine : 350 V8 Primary Color : Black Interior Color : Red About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte RK Motors Charlotte is single largest retailer of classic cars in the world. Our staff of 40 employees in Charlotte, NC and Mentor, Ohio love classic cars and serve our worldwide customer base with the best service in the business! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 40-50 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Frank Carroll at (704)999-9826 or (440)413-0871. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Jason Spruill, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Frank Carroll. Frank's email address is: Frank.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our retail showroom and service facility is located in two side by side buildings in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually have 200-250 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to our retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Mike Velek at (440)350-0957. Mike's email address is: mike.velek@RKMotorsRestoration.com Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Bill Swart at: (704)596-5211. Bill's direct email address is: william.swart@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com/testimonials.htm. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence! For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. 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