1953 Ford Customline Tudor
239 cid V8 - 3-Speed Manual - Service records - Recent mechanical attention
| Lot # | 8084 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chattanooga, TN 37421 |
| Seller | Private |
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31000 |
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239cid |
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3-Speed Manual |
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Glacier Blue w/ Ivory Top |
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Gray |
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B3FG233801 |
1953 FORD CUSTOMLINE TUDOR – Thoughtfully Maintained & Nicely Presented
HIGHLIGHTS
• Classic 1953 Ford Customline Tudor two-door sedan finished in Glacier Blue with Sungate Ivory roof
• 239ci “Strato-Star” V8 paired with a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission
• Refurbishment completed circa 2013 including repaint, chrome replacement, and interior restoration
• Recent mechanical attention including rebuilt carburetor, water pump, starter, generator, and distributor
• Features Motorola AM radio, heater, lap belts, and 15″ body-color steel wheels with hubcaps and Coker Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires
• Offered with service records since 2012, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Tennessee title in the owner’s name
HISTORY & CONDITION
This 1953 Ford Customline Tudor presents as a well-cared-for example of Ford’s 50th anniversary lineup. It was refinished in Glacier Blue with a contrasting Sungate Ivory roof during a refurbishment completed around 2014. At that time the chrome trim, bumpers, and driver’s window were replaced. The two-tone finish is complemented by body-color 15″ steel wheels with correct hubcaps and period-style whitewall tires. Classic exterior details include V8 badging, a hood ornament, and a driver-side mirror.
Inside, the car features front and rear bench seats upholstered in gray cloth, with matching door panels and black carpeting, all of which were restored during the refurbishment. Amenities include front lap belts, interior lighting, a Motorola AM transistor radio, a dashboard clock, a locking glove box, a heater, and front vent windows. The two-spoke steering wheel wears the 50th Anniversary badge and frames a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.
MECHANICAL DETAILS
Under the hood is Ford’s 239ci “Strato-Star” V8 with a two-barrel carburetor and oil-bath air cleaner, factory rated at 110 horsepower. Since 2020, significant maintenance has been carried out including rebuilding the carburetor, water pump, generator, starter, and distributor, plus replacing seals, gaskets, fuel pump, sending unit, and voltage regulator. In 2024 the car received fresh engine oil with zinc, a new starter solenoid, transmission and rear axle fluid changes, and front seatbelt installation, along with a timing and tune-up.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. The clutch assembly was replaced in 2013; an intermittent chatter in first gear has been noted, due to a lack of driving. Braking is handled by drum brakes at all four corners, with suspension and brake components overhauled @2013.
DOCUMENTATION & EXTRAS
This Ford comes with service records dating back to 2012, a car cover, original manufacturer’s literature, and a spiral-bound copy of The 1952–1953 Ford Book. A clean Tennessee title accompanies the sale. The serial number and trim tag decode correctly to a Dearborn-built Customline Tudor in Glacier Blue with a 239ci V8 and two-barrel carburetor.
VIN PLATE INFORMATION
The tag shown above further decodes as follows:
• Body 70B – Customline Tudor two-door sedan
• Color C – Glacier Blue paint
• Trim C – Blue vinyl and cloth upholstery
• Production Code 8K515 – October 8 build date; 515th Ford automobile scheduled for production on this date
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| Ended On: | 10/21/2025 at 11:32 am EDT |
| Timezone: |
America/New_York |
| Result: |
Sold for $10,763 |
Item condition: New
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Bidding History
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Highest bidder was: *******
| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| ******* | 10/14/2025 2:14 pm EDT | $9,600 | |
| ******* | 10/14/2025 1:00 pm EDT | $9,500 | |
| ******* | 10/14/2025 12:44 pm EDT | $9,300 | |
| ******* | 10/13/2025 12:30 pm EDT | $9,000 | |
| ******* | 10/10/2025 4:54 pm EDT | $8,500 | |
| ******* | 10/10/2025 10:30 am EDT | $7,500 | |
| ******* | 10/09/2025 5:00 pm EDT | $6,000 | |
| ******* | 10/08/2025 2:30 pm EDT | $5,400 | |
| ******* | 10/07/2025 12:57 pm EDT | $3,000 | |
| ******* | 10/07/2025 9:53 am EDT | $2,600 | |
| Auction started | 10/14/2025 2:32 pm EDT | ||
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The seller has reduced the asking price to $11,500 OBO!
Checked into shipping to NE Ohio. Quote was 990.00. then the last sentence was the actual quote would be determined later. is this a shipping scam??
Yeah, that’s pretty standard — shippers add that just to cover themselves in case the vehicle’s oversized or anything else comes up that could affect the final price.
“The car is also available for inspection and a road test for anyone who may be nearby in the area. Thank you and good luck bidding!”
The owner asked to post this statement: “The noise that you hear in the video is cicadas and crickets. The video was taken in Tennessee where there are woods behind the houses. The car runs very quietly. Feel free to comment with any questions! Happy bidding!”