1949 Ford V8 Custom Coupe Utility

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1949 Ford V8 Custom Coupe Utility
1949 Ford V8 Custom Coupe Utility

The 1949/50 Fords were known as the Single Spinners, they had a chrome spinner embellishment in the centre of the grille, (1951 was the Twin Spinner).
1949; Parkers set in central bar of the grille, F O R D letters above the grille.
1950; Parkers below the central bar, Ford crest above the grille.
Body styles were; Tudor and Fordor sedans, Club Coupe, Convertible Club Coupe and Business Coupe (no rear seat) and two-door Station Wagon.
Models in 1949 were;
The Deluxe came with the 6 cyl, it had '6' on the spinner in the grille, mohair upholstery and rubber floor mats.
The Custom, with V8 and '8' on the spinner in the grille, chrome window surrounds, mohair upholstery and rubber floor mats.
The 1949-51 Ford was also produced in Australia in V8 Sedan and unique to Australia, the Coupe Utility.
Engine; 95hp 226 6 cyl or 100hp 239 Flathead V8

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Taken on: October 2, 2011
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