1949 Ford "Shoebox" four-door sedan

Fully restored from the frame up. In our family since new.

[@frankweges8163]

I had a 1950 Ford that looked exactly like this one. Bought it off my aunt in 1964. It was a great car.

[@downtoearth5108]

The single spinner. The sound of this V8 with the straight pipes like no other. Ford had the best V8 sound of this era and previous.

[@Paramount531]

That is gorgeous, it's so nice to see one that's not modified in any way, no skirts or straight pipes. I love it!

[@LeeKresser]

I had a 1950 Ford 4 door sedan. Great memories. Got me through college!

[@soilsmanadv6673]

That is an amazing example. The interior is perfect. I would love to ride in that and cruize anywhere. What a pretty car. The fit and finish is exact to the tires. What a blast!

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

It is for sale

[@paulidelson1028]

Do you still have it? I'm looking for one

[@brushbros]

Well made video! This is the Ford my sister was used to bring her home from the hospital. Dad kept it for ten years. Then bought the 1959 model.

[@pacificn.w.adventures6125]

Nice Ride Harold my grandfather had a 49 he drove up to the 70s good old flathead engine 🍻 cheers

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

We’re trying to find a good home for the ol’ girl !

[@alanstrong55]

If you wanted a tough old car that lasted for ages, a '49 Ford Shoe Box was just the ticket. Those flathead engines were dependable. Give it Motorcraft parts and you got a winner!

[@alanstrong55]

That was a tough, dependable car. Got you to work and back.

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

Yes! It is for sale if you know anyone who’s interested

[@NeedtoSpeak]

The finish on this car is beautiful……..exceeds what these cars rolled out of the factory with!

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

Back in the early 60s I had a model car of a 49 Ford. That's the closest I've come to owning one. 🙄😁

[@cashed-out2192]

Stickshifts or cluthes were common as sticks on the ground.

[@karenkurtz9223]

Nice!

[@ed9492]

There must be some memories in there.

[@goral705]

1:22 The fins and rear lights on Volvo P1800.

[@RickGTI2019]

My dad had a 46 Tudor. Black of course. He loved that car and that’s how my love of cars began ! Thanks for sharing, would have loved more, and would have loved to see the engine. Thanks. Rick….. 🌴

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

I just shot a video of the motor running - I’ll post it if I didn’t put it on KZbin. I also have video of driving it. It is for sale.

[@RickGTI2019]

@@haroldolafcecil3934 thanks again, Rick….. 🌴

[@robertcroft8241]

This Beauty was the very last American Ford that we got in Ireland before Ford switched to English imports.

[@bferguson9277]

Pretty example. My grandmother had a '49. I always thought the exposed trunk hinges were a nice touch. I like the "slab sides" as opposed to the "power bulge" rear quarters found in most other makes of the era.

[@theoldgeezersmith9029]

The Best car ever!!!

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

That’s why my dad kept it all of these years! We’re trying to find a buyer if you know anyone . . .

[@CrazyPetez]

l ❤ it.

[@alanstrong55]

Still puzzled as to why backup lights were not made essential equipment on cars by that point in time. It was more than feasible. I should have an automotive engineer, born in say 1918 or close.

[@anderander5662]

It seems so small compared to the Fords of 10 years later

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Curious that it does'nt have a V-8 emblem on the front fender. A Flat-head six perhaps ?

[@davidtosh7200]

Does it have a factory fender skirts to hide the rear wheels partially?

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

The fender skirts were optional - it doesn’t have them, but they are available

[@tedlahm5740]

Amazing to see no arm rest on the door? 49 did have the gas cap on the outside of the fender. Last year to have it outside?

[@shoeboxford9932]

50/51 came with a fuel door.

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

My dad told it it had arm rests. We experienced massive delays getting the upholstery done, and I think they skipped the arm rests. Easy to source and install though. And yes, it has the filler sticking out on the left side. Looking for a buyer if you know anyone who’s interested!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes. The '50s had the fuel door.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

The gas cap was there in the open. Customers complained about gas stains in the fender. By 51, the cap was hidden beneath a door, a good move.

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

Shoebox is it a nickname and from who ?🤔

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

In 1949, apparently Ford didn’t give this model a name. “Shoebox” is a nickname that vintage car enthusiasts have given to this model. We’re looking for a buyer . . .

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

@@haroldolafcecil3934 ok thanks for the answer, I was curious about where that name came from. I thought it probably came from Ford enthusiasts. It's a nice and beautiful car, one of many lovely models American made 👍

[@tommynygaardjensen8398]

@@haroldolafcecil3934 unfortunately I don't have the money to buy one, I hope it gets an owner who will take good care of it for a long time into the future

[@abdulmohammed7702]

Beautiful but you forgot to do the engine..They are so unique.