Lot #

4740

Location

Chester, NY 10918

Seller

Private

45338

V8 Flathead

3 on the tree

Red

Brown/Tan

B3DG181825

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Asking Price: $14,500 Questions

1953 Ford Customline Coupe

“Flathead Power, Spotlights, and Pure 1950s Cool — This Customline Was Built to Cruise.”

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ford Flathead V8 engine

• 3-speed manual transmission (“3-on-the-tree”) with overdrive

• Classic lowrider-style stance

• Fender skirts and dual spotlights

• Bright red exterior finish

• Brown and tan interior

• Vintage-style cassette player

• Odometer reads 45,338 miles

• Long-term ownership — owned for 21 years

• Nicely preserved cruiser with strong 1950s character

Some cars are restored. Others are remembered. This 1953 Ford Customline Coupe feels like a rolling memory from a simpler era of drive-ins, chrome trim, and backroad cruising on a summer evening. Finished in eye-catching red with classic lines that helped define early-1950s Ford styling, this Customline has the look and personality that makes people smile the moment they see it.

Under the hood sits the legendary Ford Flathead V8 paired with a traditional 3-on-the-tree manual transmission with overdrive — the kind of combination that takes you back to the golden age of American motoring. The engine compartment maintains a clean vintage appearance, while the lowered stance, fender skirts, and spotlights give the car a subtle custom look that fits the era perfectly. It is not trying to be overdone or flashy — just a cool old-school cruiser with the right attitude.

Inside, the brown and tan interior presents well and may be original according to the owner, adding to the authenticity and charm of the car. The dashboard retains its classic styling, and even the cassette player feels like a perfect time capsule addition for anyone who appreciates old-school cruising. The owner has enjoyed the car for the past 21 years, but says the time has come to slow down and let someone else enjoy it the way they have.

This 1953 Ford Customline is the kind of vintage cruiser that turns heads at local car shows, cruise-ins, and weekend gatherings without trying too hard. Whether you are a longtime Flathead enthusiast, a nostalgic collector, or someone simply looking for a fun and stylish 1950s classic, this Ford offers timeless charm and enjoyable vintage driving experiences.

“Time for someone else to enjoy the car and have fun.”