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The 1949 Ford was the first all-new automobile design introduced by the Big Three after World War II. Civilian production having been suspended during the war, the 1946-1948 models from Ford, GM, and Chrysler were just updates of their pre-war models. Popularly called the "Shoebox Ford" for its slab-sided, "ponton" design, the 1949 Ford is credited both with saving Ford and ushering in modern streamlined car design with changes such as integrated fenders and more. This design would continue through the 1951 model year, with an updated design offered in 1952.
After sticking with its well-received previous model through 1948, Ford completely redesigned its namesake car for the year 1949. Save for its drive-train, this was an all-new car in every way, with a modern ladder frame now supporting a coil spring independent suspension in front and longitudinal semi-elliptical springs in back. The engine was moved forward to make more room in the passenger compartment and the antiquated "torque tube" was replaced by a modern drive shaft. Ford's popular 226 CID (3.7 L) L-head straight-6 and 239 CID (3.9 L) Flathead V8 remained, now rated at 90 hp (67 kW) and 100 hp (75 kW), respectively.
Please note the box art varied on this particular release between the Maroon Car and Black Car on the box top.
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Features
- Stock "Flathead" V-8 Engine
- Optional Cadillac Engine with chrome valve covers and choice of tri-carbs or supercharger
- Detailed Interior
- Optional Steering Wheel, Seat belts, Floor Shifter, Bucket Seats, Gauge Cluster and Rollbar
- Optional Bullnose Molding, Custom Grille and Hood, Fender Skirts, Split Front and Rear Bumpers, Hood Scoop, License Gurad, Spotlights and Aerials
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