For sale in our Orlando showroom is this beautiful 1948 Ford Custom Convertible. The 49 Ford was the first completely redesigned automobile to be introduced by the big three after the War. Many say this was the car that not only saved Ford but ushered in the modern design of the automobile. The integrated fenders were one of the biggest advances in automobile design. The other biggest advancement, which is now the standard, the X member ties in the two frame rails giving you a much more rigid chassis. This 1949 Ford Custom is a great example of what they would look like when they came out in 1949. This one has gone through a complete restoration back to its factory correct color and interior making it a very rare bird. The Convertible Top looks to be new, it is in working order. Under the hood the flathead v8 looks great and sounds even better. Matched up to the classic 3 on the tree transmission and this Shoebox Ford is will definitely take you back to a better time. The interior is period correct and shows very well with no signs of wear. The steel wheels are color matched to the color of the car, are shod in wide whit bias ply tire, and then dressed out with beauty rings/hub caps. Options on this beautiful 1949 Ford Custom Convertible up include; cloth interior, Hub Caps with Beauty Rings on Steel Wheels wrapped with wide white wall bias tires, automatic top and am radio. This beautiful 1950 Ford Custom Convertible can be seen, including an HD video, at www.gatewayclassiccars.com, call at (407)771-2000 or email Orlando@gatewayclassiccars.com for more information. - See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/orlando/1949/ford/custom-S492.html