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 |  |  | V-8 Crestliner Chassis Num: B0CH170475 |
| Sold for $26,400 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
This car is powered by an L-Head V8 engine that displaces 239.4 cubic-inches and is capable of producing 100 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drum brakes. The wheelbase is 114-inches.
This car was brought to the 2007 RM Auctions held at Meadow Brook where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. It was offered without reserve which meant that the high-bid of $26,400 was enough to secure new ownership.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2007
 |  |  | V-8 Convertible Chassis Num: BOLU133211 |
| Sold for $35,000 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
the designs of 1949 were carried over to the 1950 and 1951 models with minor aesthetic updates. The Custom Deluxe V8 series came equipped with two sun visors, additional chrome accents, and armrests as standard equipment.
In 2008 this 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $50,000-$60,000. The odometer reads 56,000 original miles since new. It is painted in yellow with a contrasting red interior and equipped with a radio, heater/defroster system, convertible top, and white sidewall tires. At auction, this car was sold for $35,000.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
 |  |  | V8 Club Coupe |
 |  |  | V-8 Convertible |
The Custom Deluxe series featured the top trim level for Ford, including chrome window trim, chrome horn ring, two sun visors, armrests on all doors and chrome strips along the lower half of the body. Base price of the Custom Deluxe convertible was $1,950 without options.
Power was supplied by Ford's 239 cubic-inch V8 engine that produced 100 horsepower. A manual three-speed transmission was standard and overdrive was optional.
World War II put automobile production on hold. Production ceased on February 10, 1942 and resumed in 1946. When production began, most vehicles offered by marques were basically carried over from pre-War development. It was not until 1949 until Ford began offering new designs. They featured simple lines that were clean and well integrated into the body. In the front was a dramatic and artful bullet nosed grille.
The Custom Deluxe Series was introduced in 1950 and would continue for a total of two years. The Custom Deluxe Crestliner two-door sedan was Ford's top-of-the-line offering and included chrome window moldings, chrome horn rings, armrests on all doors, and two sun visors. Needless to say, there was chrome at nearly every available location. Two engines were available, a six- and eight-cylinder unit. The L-head six-cylinder unit produced 95 horsepower while the L-head V8 produced 100 horsepower. The standard gearbox was a three-speed manual; an optional three-speed manual with automatic overdrive was optional
The cars rested on a 114-inch wheelbase and passenger cars measured 196.6 inches. Station wagons were slightly larger, measuring 206 inches.
The Crestliner was a two-door special sedan that had a vinyl top covering. There was extra chrome, special steering wheel, full wheel covers and special paint.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe Custom Deluxe Series was introduced in 1950 and would continue for a total of two years. The Custom Deluxe Crestliner two-door sedan was Ford's top-of-the-line offering and included chrome window moldings, chrome horn rings, armrests on all doors, and two sun visors. Needless to say, there was chrome at nearly every available location. Two engines were available, a six- and eight-cylinder unit. The L-head six-cylinder unit produced 95 horsepower while the L-head V8 produced 100 horsepower. The standard gearbox was a three-speed manual; an optional three-speed manual with automatic overdrive was optional
The cars rested on a 114-inch wheelbase and passenger cars measured 196.6 inches. Station wagons were slightly larger, measuring 206 inches.
The Crestliner was a two-door special sedan that had a vinyl top covering. There was extra chrome, special steering wheel, full wheel covers and special paint.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
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