1953 Ford Crestline Victoria 239 Flathead V8 at Country Classic Cars, in Staunton, IL.
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@knowbodiesfull57683 жыл бұрын
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!
@lesgriffiths85233 жыл бұрын
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
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, I appreciate you having a look at it. I agree, Ford sure built some beautiful cars during that time period.
@jakekaywell59723 жыл бұрын
I don't know about that. Some mighty fine competition was given by Studebaker on that front.
@tomwaldo95563 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome Ford. I like your videos. Thanks.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, I appreciate you watching!
@ianmacbrooke46173 жыл бұрын
Faded paint looks like she was a southern dealership window queen for a good bit of her life. Very nice.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having a look ian!
@Olds_Gold3 жыл бұрын
I have a 52 victoria 2 door hardtop, But it has a 289 and an fmx trans. Nice car that you have.
@thomasmadden16583 жыл бұрын
Please put more auto on you too!!!???
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Olds_Gold3 жыл бұрын
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
@adama0473 жыл бұрын
What an awesome find! Beautiful shape that Crestline is in. Would be fun to go cruisin' a few summer evenings
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
It really would be a fun cruiser. Thanks for having a look Adam!
@billrosser69873 жыл бұрын
The color is Flamingo Red.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill, I appreciate that info!
@danheaton25223 жыл бұрын
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.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, I appreciate you taking a look!
@russellmarkley75362 жыл бұрын
Is this car still available ?
@Nebulasecura3 жыл бұрын
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
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
It really would have been cool to see the streets full of cars like this. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!
@michaelsylvester72723 жыл бұрын
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
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Michael, I appreciate you checking it out! I really like modified flathead in this one, it's very cool.
@gene9783 жыл бұрын
Damn Jeff Under 20K for a 50’s Coupe in this condition? What am I missing here?
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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!
@robertoebasta2083 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car❤❤👍👍
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look at it!
@samspace813 жыл бұрын
First! Love me a Flathead cruiser & that color :)
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look Sam, we appreciate it my friend!
@samspace813 жыл бұрын
@@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
@balesjo Жыл бұрын
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!
@arnoldanderson15012 жыл бұрын
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!
@user-lk8yh7bu5oАй бұрын
BEAUTIFUL CAR !
@letapearson20433 жыл бұрын
Just watched this, and this car is a beauty! Love the trim details and the two toned seats! Pretty solid engine! Thanks for sharing!
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, thanks for checking it out!
@ziggassedup3 жыл бұрын
I had a '62 Holden that colour and I called it Salmon.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zig, that's good to know. I appreciate you taking a look my friend!
@tombankwel48223 жыл бұрын
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
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look Tom!
@jimcheatwood9009 Жыл бұрын
I sold one in 1970 to a guy that drove it to California and back no problems, wish I still had it.
@garycrawford22563 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!!!!
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Gary, thanks for taking a look!
@leedaniels71963 жыл бұрын
That is GREAT looking,and well maintained Ford.Thank you!.😎
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for checking it out!
@josephtaverna12873 жыл бұрын
Awesome car hell of motor there
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out, we appreciate it!
@Studio_Earth3 жыл бұрын
I just found your videos about the 69 gto. Really good stuff. Subscribed.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we appreciate you watching and subscribing!
@OldCrowsClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
What a beuty....and what a place.! I don't think I'd be able to leave!
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!
@OldCrowsClassicCars3 жыл бұрын
@@RamblinAround hard not to look at it
@danielbadino3073 жыл бұрын
Soñado el color,muy buenos detalles de ornamentacion todos los cromos
@russellmarkley7536 Жыл бұрын
I would buy this beautiful car !
@DaBoogie0492 жыл бұрын
I'm building the Lindberg model, this is a good reference!
@arielachong757711 ай бұрын
Nice card my friend had one in Cuba ❤😂.
@toddknox6853 жыл бұрын
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.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
I think you're right about that, I believe it is a 50th anniversary car. Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it!
@donaldharrell9599 Жыл бұрын
Very nice car
@edelliott122 жыл бұрын
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 .
@not2fast4u2c3 жыл бұрын
Nice Engine ...I Like the Ford emblems on the hood trunk steering wheel and hubcaps
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that engine was a surprise. Pretty cool ol' hot rod. Thanks for taking a look Jim!
@TigerDominic-uh1dv Жыл бұрын
Very Nice.
@OMENAHILLO-zv5eo3 жыл бұрын
nice to watch this
@kimjameson79793 жыл бұрын
I think that color is called "Desert Rose." A friend in high school had a Mercury that color he named "Peachy."
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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!
@davidlangley54323 жыл бұрын
Thats one sweet 53..
@greghiggins22833 жыл бұрын
looking very sharp
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look Greg!
@williamwintemberg3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Nice surprise under the hood! Wasn't this the last year for the flathead?
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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!
@MARMELADIOPTHA3 жыл бұрын
NICE ONE
@dondieu31542 жыл бұрын
Has this cherry been sold yet? Oh, my. What I'd give to have such a treasure.
@OMENAPIIRAKKA-ee6rf3 жыл бұрын
I LIKE IT....
@omarcurrossimon79273 жыл бұрын
Soooooo cool
@timothyholecek21733 жыл бұрын
Very nice car! Thanks for sharing this vehicle. You do a great job. Do you give tours at CCC??
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it! No, I haven't given any tours at CCC.
@tombankwel48223 жыл бұрын
How is it going with the New gto project a lot of work thanks jeff and Jordan for this 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
It's going well Tom, we'll have the third video of the GTO up shortly.
@marksmith66342 жыл бұрын
Koooool car, like my parents would hot rod around in.
@billyfoster32233 жыл бұрын
Nice car! I'd take it!😎
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@bisquik30062 жыл бұрын
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!!
@MARMELADIKAKKU-of5hb3 жыл бұрын
I WISHD ID HAD 2 CUSTOMLINES
@MARSIPAANIKTFA3 жыл бұрын
I lIKE IT
@charlieirvin54232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Looking car Lets take this Baby out for a run listen to that Engine and pipes
@jaybrown18283 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car finished in a color I call Campbells Tomato soup lol
@mmkarindas8023 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
@RalphSampson...3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that reminder, I appreciate it!
@joehammond25863 жыл бұрын
Not as safe or efficient as a new car but I love the simplicity of it.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for having a look at it Joe
@bruceschorr39263 ай бұрын
😂 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 😊
@RamblinAroundАй бұрын
LOL. Poor Mom, I'll bet that scared her to death.
@barbarasteed39662 жыл бұрын
Nicely priced for what its is
@DavePaniagua5 күн бұрын
Where did you get that
@MARMELADIAHGT3 жыл бұрын
NICE ONE I WOULD LOVE TO OWN IT AND CHANGE OIL IT
@alexmerlin47642 жыл бұрын
Surprised to see a Moskvich to the right from the Ford :)
@javierbetancourt93882 жыл бұрын
Do you have any idea if it’s still available
@russellmarkley7536 Жыл бұрын
Is this available yet ?
@jameshankssr4662 жыл бұрын
That color is called flamingo red
@luuuke24843 жыл бұрын
When will the next trans am video come out?
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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.
@luuuke24843 жыл бұрын
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 🤷♂️
@roygunter32443 жыл бұрын
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.
@RamblinAround3 жыл бұрын
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.