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Vintage cool got a little bit cooler with this restomod ’51 Ford Tudor and matching Coca-Cola-themed trailer.
Two-Door “Tudor” Ford
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Today’s Cool Car Find is a 1951 Ford Tudor finished in a Poppy Red and tastefully restomodded to include modern comforts and conveniences. A Coca-Cola themed travel trailer adds vintage flair and fun to an already classic car.
“Look Ahead” Fords
The late 1940s was a transitional period for the US auto industry. Coming off the heels of WWII, it took years before carmakers were able to design, engineer, and begin production on new models. The vast majority of cars built between 1946 and ’48 were simply carry-overs from the late 1930s and early ‘40s. By 1948, however, new vehicles were finally making it to showrooms, including the new line of Ford cars.
Ford’s new car for 1949 was a major departure from the prior 1941 pre-war design. Among notable changes were the now integrated fenders front and rear, a large and elaborate new “bullet-nose” grille and bumper design up front, and a new chassis design. Not new were the Ford’s two engine options: a L-Head 226 cu.-in. straight-six making 95 horsepower or a Flathead 239 cu.-in. V8 with 100 horsepower. A three-speed manual transmission came standard.
Across its three-year run from 1949 through 1951, body styles included two-door versions of a hardtop (Victoria), coupe, “business” coupe, convertible, wagon as well as two- and four-door sedans (the Tudor and Fodor). For 1950, the two-door Country Squire station woody wagon and Crestliner V8 trim were added.
In 1951, Ford began marketing their line of cars as the “Look Ahead” Fords, dubbed so for the forward-looking technology and design. Foremost in the 1951 updates was the addition of the new Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. The Tudor and Fodor sedan models were added as well as the Business coupe and the Victoria hardtop which harkened back to the Victoria body style of the Ford V8/Model B from the early 1930s.
The post-ward boom years were kind on the 1949-51 Ford cars which sold in the millions before being replaced by the new 1952 line of Fords.
This Cool Car
Our Cool Car Find comes from that final model year, 1951, as an excellently refurbished and upgraded example (a.k.a. restomod, as in restored and modified). This Tudor sedan has been reimagined inside and out, starting with a clean and bold looking exterior done in Poppy Red. The hood ornament and badging have been deleted and the front bumper is actually a Pontiac’s. Details include faux “lake pipes” running along the bottom of the car and a new custom one-piece windshield, replacing the original split-window.
The interior of the car is no less impressive. The beige leather seats front and back are modern bucket-style power-adjustable seats courtesy of Lincoln. There’s a proper center console, complete with cup holder (not even a thing back in 1951). The head unit, complete with CD player, A/C, and adjustable steering column are all new additions, but the V8 “banjo” steering wheel and analogue gauges help retain a vintage feel.
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Under the hood is a 302 Ford Winsor V8 with an Edelbrock four-valve carb and a three-speed automatic. Other upgrades include four-wheel disc brakes and alloy wheels, power steering and adjustable air-suspension, and a new 12-volt electrical system. The addition of the Coca-Cola “Coke bar” trailer comes with an ice chest, bar stools, and an umbrella, making this 1951 Ford Tudor perfect for a sunny summer afternoon at the local car show.
This 1951 Ford Tudor and Coca-Cola trailer is priced at $79,995.
