135004 / 1957 Ford Custom 300

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With its correct, 272 cubic inch V8, rugged Ford-O-Matic transmission and nostalgic green and white color combination, this classic is the perfect car for anyone who enjoys exploring the open road!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Straight and subtle, the car's sculpted body reflects a picturesque combination of Colonial White and Willow Green 2-stage that creates a rich and classy demeanor. That pigment is highlighted by fresh chrome and new trim which illustrate the previous owner's show worthy attention to detail. That trim, like its solid foundation, was professionally worked by the techs at MASCAR Auto Body of Costa Mesa, California. And, if that name sounds familiar, it's because, in addition to being featured on Overhaulin', MASCAR has completed many of our world class Mustang offerings.
ENGINE
Hoist this Ford's lightweight hood and you'll find a correct, 272 cubic inch Y-Block V8 that's been fully rebuilt to blueprint specs. Introduced in 1955, this bright red mill remained an option in blue oval staples well into the mid-1960s. Notable attributes include a silver air cleaner, **FORD** branded valve covers and an Edelbrock carburetor. From its Satin Black fenders to its Colonial White firewall, the car's bay presents a clean, mostly-authentic appearance. And best of all, the 190 horsepower engine fires instantly and sounds surprisingly beefy breathing through correct, cast iron exhaust manifolds and factory-style tail pipes.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind that Y-Block, a stalwart Ford-O-Matic 3-speed sends power to a factory Ford rear end. The car's front coil and rear leaf suspension has been upgraded with modern power steering. Braking is quick and adequate thanks to upgraded front discs and fresh rear drums. And on the outside of those binders, 15-inch TQ Rod Wheels spin 205/65 Yokohama AVID Touring radials around chrome lug nuts and polished center caps.
INTERIOR
2-tone paint is legendary for its characteristically '50s feel. And when paired with this 300's airy interior, it creates the perfect culmination of style and sophistication. Thanks to the car's high quality restoration, its fabric and vinyl seats will be livable for years to come. Front and center, retro gauges and a modern Custom Autosound stereo look great anchored to a stylish, silver-trimmed dash. In front of the driver, a banjo-style steering wheel spins a black rim around a tilting Ididit column. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk hides a 10-disc CD changer behind a full-size spare tire.
It doesn't matter whether you're a Ford guy, Mopar guy or Chevy guy, this clean Custom is one of those cars that transcends barriers and claims universal appeal. Call, click or visit www.RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information.

[@Bossrich6287]

One of the best looking cars Ford ever made.

[@downtoearth5108]

best looking car of the 50s era

[@tpitman]

I learned to drive stick shift on one of these. 223 6 cylinder (I think), 3-speed transmission. Ours came without a radio or heater. Rubber floor mats. Woven plastic seat covers. My folks put those nasty clear vinyl seat covers on it which made summers in Florida especially sticky. Ours had the old vacuum-operated windshield wipers, which provided a challenge to seeing what was ahead when accelerating hard from a stop in a downpour. Ours was also tu-tone green, but a darker shade of the green. I also have a scar on my left shoulder from where, after a fender-bender, the chrome strip around that gold crap along the sides pierced my shoulder when I ran into our carport. Ahhhh, memories.

[@larrywiggin3489]

I had a red and white custom 300 in the early 60’s, 272 V-8 standard on the column, loved that car! My buddies were riding me that it couldn’t lay rubber, had retreads on the rear, peeled the retread rubber right off those tires, all I heard was a Big Bang Bang as the rubber hit the wheel welds, had to buy new tires, lesson learned!

[@danielscroggins2688]

Had a Blue and White in 1969 Paid 20.00 for it though the motor was missing I had a 312 y block with 4 barrel Hollie carb. how I wish it was here today.

[@BANAANISOSE1789]

ONE OF MY DREAMCARS I WISHD ID HAD 2 FORD CUSTOMS SOME DAY 1 RED AND 1 YELLOW

[@downtoearth5108]

best looking car from the fifties era. Why is there not a lot more of these cars customed and shown on the tube?

[@bruceh92]

Looks beautiful.

[@erin19030]

It was clean neat basic transportation. A more modest version of the Fairlane 500 with less HP but much better MPG

[@MARMELADIKAKKU-ni1ok]

I WISHD ID HAD 2 1957 FORDS

[@cecilshivers5386]

When I was a kid we had lite blue n white two door hard top Fairlane with blue n white roll pleat int

[@eredisvegaguerrero5007]

Es una verdadera belleza

[@cecilshivers5386]

SWEET 57👍

[@TheCatOfAges]

sad that its a 272 and not a 292 or 312. could be a real rocket with those two engines

[@robertsnyder5149]

Are you sure it's a 272 cu. in.? I never saw one in a 57 before, most were 292 cu in. or 312 cu. in. in 57.?

[@PAARYNAHILLO]

I WISHD ID HAD SOME DAY 2 1957 FORDS

[@Bossrich6287]

The rear bumper isn't right,not from a '57.

[@OMENATOFFEEKPHYA]

MY DREAM I WOULD LOVE TO PAINT IT AND CHANGE OIL FROM IT

[@TehChozen1]

the smith custom 200 is based off of this

[@TheMotorhead51]

Electric windshield wipers? no way! all came with vacuum motors for the wipers