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Superb restoration in excellent condition. Unusual Canadian-market car. Stunning correct interior. Smooth-running flathead V8 with 3-speed manual and overdrive. Highly detailed throughout. A superb Shoebox Ford ready to tour or show.
This lovely 1951 Ford Victoria was reportedly restored by the late Don Gibson and went on to score a perfect 1000 points at an Early Ford V8 Club national meet in Dearborn, MI. It's an unusual Canadian-market car, which means the unique paint combination and tan engine are 100% correct. It has been driven about 1400 miles since it was completed and the only signs of use are those that could be wiped away with a damp cloth. It is simply superb in every way. Paint and bodywork are exemplary with fit and finish at least equal to whatever the factory was doing in 1951. The doors swing closed without a heavy slam and there's a deep reflection in the paint that only comes from a lot of tedious manual labor. And as Ford's first hardtop, there's a lot of unique ornamentation on the car, all of which has been restored. The chrome and stainless trim is excellent, the glass is unmarked, and the only real demerit we can find is some paint has rubbed off on the