1951 Ford Convertible in Midvale, Utah

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1951 Ford Convertible | Ardell Brown Classic Cars?www.ardellscars.com/1951-ford-convertible/

This beautiful red 1951 Ford convertible has been restored to the highest calibre. Laser straight body and paint and impeccable leather upholstery. Several items make this Ford stand out from the others. It has period correct aftermarket speed equipment such as aluminum Offenhauser heads and dual carburetors, as well as 3 speed manual transmission with overdrive. It is loaded with chrome accessories such as bumper guards, quarter panel spears, gas door guard, wheel trim rings and headlight "blinders".The 1951 Fords featured an optional Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission for the first time. Ford finally answered the Chevrolet Bel Air and Plymouth Belvedere charge with the?Victoria?hardtop in 1951, borrowing the term from the victoria carriage. The car was an instant hit, outselling the Chevrolet by nearly 10%. The Crestliner continued for one more year, however. All 1951 Fords sported a new "dual-bullet" grille and heavy chrome bumpers. This year Ford also added a new "turn-key" ignition.?Front suspension is independent coil springs.?Head room was 36.1?inches.