Ford stylists had no peer in the America of the 40s and 50s........beautiful car.........just love love watching these videos from my home in far off Australia........................many thanks for this gem of a car, Les Griffiths
It was a year of celebration for Ford in 1953! Not only was it the last year for the Flathead engine for American models, it was also the company's 50th anniversary, and a Ford Sunliner convertible was pace car at the Indianapolis 500!
We painted it Pueblo gold metallic to match my grandpa's 2010 Ford XLT F150. We built it for him, but unfortunately he passed away about a month before it was done. He had a 53 when My dad was born (first child) . So his 53 was his sacrifice to feed his new family. We where hoping he would have been able to enjoy it. So now my dad and I keep the memory going. Talk about a pain in the ass getting that motor and transmission in there. Along with a custom driveshaft to get to get the angle of the drive right
Nicely preserved time machine. I love this era, the styling and colors are so unique and stylish. Thanks for the great video, keep up the good work guys.
@@RamblinAround badass vintage speed equipment too always have thought they were pretty engines, run smooth too and sound killer with a few old timer tricks
That coral pink and white combination Ford offered in the 50s really is appealing, as it elevates the look of the cars. Most I remember in this area were a solid green or solid dark color that just didn't dress the cars up the wat the 2-tone brighter paints do. Beautiful car!
Thats a beautyfull car it 😎 😊 cool car love the color and the interior fantastic motor just perfect great aii around wow would love to own this gourgeus car absolutly USA 🤩 🤩 thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment have a wonderfull Day
Great video as usual. I couldn't catch a glimpse of the steering post enough to see what it said, but that car should have been the 50th anniversary car, 1903-1953. It was the last hurrah for the flathead and next year the new 239 cubic inch Y block came out. Ford had planned the Y block for the 1953 anniversary but a shortage of nickel due to the Korean War meant they couldn't make enough of the new engine to go into the Fords. Ford did have the new 215 I6 in 1952 and Lincoln had a 317 cubic inch Y block. Love that flathead, nothing sounds as good as engine. Keep up the good work. You do an excellent job.
I agree, I was definitely surprised at what was under the hood. Yes, I believe it was the final year for the flathead. Thanks for checking it out my friend!
I owned one of those ! A 1953 Ford Victoria, black with a white top, flathead V8 . It was my first car . I loved the car but hated the engine . It only had the horsepower of a 6 cylinder . When I went to transfer the title the D.M.V. lady told me it was a 6 cylinder . I told her no it is a V8 . The title said V8 and I told her it is setting out front, she could go and check the vin . We argued back and forth for a while and she finally said okay . The form that I signed said V8 but when I got my title in the mail it said 6 cylinder . She changed it after I signed it . She finally went to jail for embezzlement . The engine would over heat on a hot day but it was easy to work on because everything was on top .
😂 looks like the 1st car I drove , I was just about 4 and my mom left me in the car while she ran into the corner store yep I knocked it out of gear rolled downhill about 1/2 a block into a fire hydrant 😊
You should mention this is also the 50th anniversary edition of Ford. I have a 1953 F100. The horn button shows the special anniversary....1903 - 1953. It was the last year for the FORD flathead. Is the car still 6 volts? Mine is now 12 volts now but, I kept the generator on there and had it rewired for 12 volts.
Sorry it has been so long, we got sidetracked with building the GTO's. We'll be back to the Trans Am soon. I tried to by a fresh short block for it last week, but the deal fell through. I'm anxious to get it going again too.
RamblinAround sounds good! I’m excited for the rest of the build. Can I offer a suggestion? Use an iroc hood and replace the pop ups with really skinny led lights 🤷♂️
It is a fine example and one that is a bargain at the price. The restoration alone cost that much, I see several on here that sort of tell me that the people who are buying cars have a different idea of what is cool.
I agree Roy, it seems these are a bit underappreciated. It's a lot of car for the money. This one is especially cool with that hopped up flathead under the hood.
That is an awesome Ford. I like your videos. Thanks.
Thanks Tom, I appreciate you watching!
Ford stylists had no peer in the America of the 40s and 50s........beautiful car.........just love love watching these videos from my home in far off Australia........................many thanks for this gem of a car,
Les Griffiths
Glad you like it, I appreciate you having a look at it. I agree, Ford sure built some beautiful cars during that time period.
I don't know about that. Some mighty fine competition was given by Studebaker on that front.
It was a year of celebration for Ford in 1953! Not only was it the last year for the Flathead engine for American models, it was also the company's 50th anniversary, and a Ford Sunliner convertible was pace car at the Indianapolis 500!
I have a 52 victoria 2 door hardtop, But it has a 289 and an fmx trans. Nice car that you have.
Please put more auto on you too!!!???
The 289 is a great engine, I'm sure it runs well. I had the FMX auto in my 77 T-bird back in the day. Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
We painted it Pueblo gold metallic to match my grandpa's 2010 Ford XLT F150. We built it for him, but unfortunately he passed away about a month before it was done. He had a 53 when My dad was born (first child) . So his 53 was his sacrifice to feed his new family. We where hoping he would have been able to enjoy it. So now my dad and I keep the memory going. Talk about a pain in the ass getting that motor and transmission in there. Along with a custom driveshaft to get to get the angle of the drive right
What an awesome find! Beautiful shape that Crestline is in. Would be fun to go cruisin' a few summer evenings
It really would be a fun cruiser. Thanks for having a look Adam!
Nicely preserved time machine. I love this era, the styling and colors are so unique and stylish. Thanks for the great video, keep up the good work guys.
Thanks Dan, I appreciate you taking a look!
Is this car still available ?
Faded paint looks like she was a southern dealership window queen for a good bit of her life. Very nice.
Thanks for having a look ian!
That is absolutely a beautiful car love the color and the interior the engine sure look like a hot rod.
Thanks for sharing this beauty Jeff
Glad you like it Michael, I appreciate you checking it out! I really like modified flathead in this one, it's very cool.
BEAUTIFUL CAR !
First! Love me a Flathead cruiser & that color :)
Thanks for taking a look Sam, we appreciate it my friend!
@@RamblinAround badass vintage speed equipment too always have thought they were pretty engines, run smooth too and sound killer with a few old timer tricks
Oh my god that car is absolutely amazing! God damn, I am jealous of every single person from the 50s that got to experience these first hand
It really would have been cool to see the streets full of cars like this. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!
Fantastic car❤❤👍👍
Thanks for taking a look at it!
The color is Flamingo Red.
Thank you Bill, I appreciate that info!
That coral pink and white combination Ford offered in the 50s really is appealing, as it elevates the look of the cars. Most I remember in this area were a solid green or solid dark color that just didn't dress the cars up the wat the 2-tone brighter paints do. Beautiful car!
What a gorgeous example, so tastefully done and paint scheme fits just right. This is a Ford Victoria with that extra touch and the engine is a bonus!
Just watched this, and this car is a beauty! Love the trim details and the two toned seats! Pretty solid engine! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like it, thanks for checking it out!
Thats a beautyfull car it 😎 😊 cool car love the color and the interior fantastic motor just perfect great aii around wow would love to own this gourgeus car absolutly USA 🤩 🤩 thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment have a wonderfull Day
Thanks for taking a look Tom!
Damn Jeff Under 20K for a 50’s Coupe in this condition? What am I missing here?
I feel like it's a lot of car for the money too. Especially with that cool hopped up flathead in there. Thanks for having a look my friend!
Beautiful car!!!!
Glad you like it Gary, thanks for taking a look!
That is GREAT looking,and well maintained Ford.Thank you!.😎
Glad you liked it, thanks for checking it out!
I just found your videos about the 69 gto. Really good stuff. Subscribed.
Thank you, we appreciate you watching and subscribing!
Awesome car hell of motor there
Thanks for checking it out, we appreciate it!
What a beuty....and what a place.! I don't think I'd be able to leave!
Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!
@@RamblinAround hard not to look at it
I sold one in 1970 to a guy that drove it to California and back no problems, wish I still had it.
I would buy this beautiful car !
I had a '62 Holden that colour and I called it Salmon.
Thanks Zig, that's good to know. I appreciate you taking a look my friend!
nice to watch this
Very nice car
Very Nice.
Soñado el color,muy buenos detalles de ornamentacion todos los cromos
Great video as usual. I couldn't catch a glimpse of the steering post enough to see what it said, but that car should have been the 50th anniversary car, 1903-1953. It was the last hurrah for the flathead and next year the new 239 cubic inch Y block came out. Ford had planned the Y block for the 1953 anniversary but a shortage of nickel due to the Korean War meant they couldn't make enough of the new engine to go into the Fords. Ford did have the new 215 I6 in 1952 and Lincoln had a 317 cubic inch Y block. Love that flathead, nothing sounds as good as engine. Keep up the good work. You do an excellent job.
I think you're right about that, I believe it is a 50th anniversary car. Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it!
Nice card my friend had one in Cuba ❤😂.
Thats one sweet 53..
I LIKE IT....
Nice Engine ...I Like the Ford emblems on the hood trunk steering wheel and hubcaps
Yeah, that engine was a surprise. Pretty cool ol' hot rod. Thanks for taking a look Jim!
I'm building the Lindberg model, this is a good reference!
Beautiful! Nice surprise under the hood! Wasn't this the last year for the flathead?
I agree, I was definitely surprised at what was under the hood. Yes, I believe it was the final year for the flathead. Thanks for checking it out my friend!
NICE ONE
looking very sharp
Thanks for taking a look Greg!
Soooooo cool
Koooool car, like my parents would hot rod around in.
I lIKE IT
How is it going with the New gto project a lot of work thanks jeff and Jordan for this 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊
It's going well Tom, we'll have the third video of the GTO up shortly.
Very nice car! Thanks for sharing this vehicle. You do a great job. Do you give tours at CCC??
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it! No, I haven't given any tours at CCC.
I owned one of those ! A 1953 Ford Victoria, black with a white top, flathead V8 . It was my first car . I loved the car but hated the engine . It only had the horsepower of a 6 cylinder . When I went to transfer the title the D.M.V. lady told me it was a 6 cylinder . I told her no it is a V8 . The title said V8 and I told her it is setting out front, she could go and check the vin . We argued back and forth for a while and she finally said okay . The form that I signed said V8 but when I got my title in the mail it said 6 cylinder . She changed it after I signed it . She finally went to jail for embezzlement . The engine would over heat on a hot day but it was easy to work on because everything was on top .
Nice car! I'd take it!😎
Thanks for checking it out!
Has this cherry been sold yet? Oh, my. What I'd give to have such a treasure.
Beautiful car finished in a color I call Campbells Tomato soup lol
Beautiful Looking car Lets take this Baby out for a run listen to that Engine and pipes
😂 looks like the 1st car I drove , I was just about 4 and my mom left me in the car while she ran into the corner store yep I knocked it out of gear rolled downhill about 1/2 a block into a fire hydrant 😊
LOL. Poor Mom, I'll bet that scared her to death.
You should mention this is also the 50th anniversary edition of Ford. I have a 1953 F100.
The horn button shows the special anniversary....1903 - 1953.
It was the last year for the FORD flathead.
Is the car still 6 volts? Mine is now 12 volts now but, I kept the generator on there and had it rewired for 12 volts.
Thanks for that reminder, I appreciate it!
I WISHD ID HAD 2 CUSTOMLINES
Where did you get that
Not as safe or efficient as a new car but I love the simplicity of it.
Thanks for having a look at it Joe
Do you have any idea if it’s still available
I think that color is called "Desert Rose." A friend in high school had a Mercury that color he named "Peachy."
You may be right Kim, I wasn't sure exactly which color it was. They had a few colors that were similar. Thanks for taking a look at it!
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No fuel pump? I wonder if they put an electric one on there. That's the engine setup I want to do on the 51. 5 STARS!!
Is this available yet ?
Surprised to see a Moskvich to the right from the Ford :)
When will the next trans am video come out?
Sorry it has been so long, we got sidetracked with building the GTO's. We'll be back to the Trans Am soon. I tried to by a fresh short block for it last week, but the deal fell through. I'm anxious to get it going again too.
RamblinAround sounds good! I’m excited for the rest of the build. Can I offer a suggestion? Use an iroc hood and replace the pop ups with really skinny led lights 🤷♂️
NICE ONE I WOULD LOVE TO OWN IT AND CHANGE OIL IT
Nicely priced for what its is
Is their 69 rambler wagon nice? Baby blue car
That color is called flamingo red
It is a fine example and one that is a bargain at the price. The restoration alone cost that much, I see several on here that sort of tell me that the people who are buying cars have a different idea of what is cool.
I agree Roy, it seems these are a bit underappreciated. It's a lot of car for the money. This one is especially cool with that hopped up flathead under the hood.
What’s really wrong with it??
Color is salmon...
NICE ONE