This 1949 Ford Tudor is described as a rust-free, lifetime Tuscon car that starts, shifts and drives very well. Benefiting from a rebuilt flathead V8, power is sent rearwards through a column-shifted 3-speed. Paint and interior are new as well, and apart from a Smithy muffler, the car looks and sounds to be largely stock. Find it here on Craigslist in Tucson, Arizona for $21k. Special thanks to BaT reader Ed T. for this submission.

Paint is new acrylic enamel, and both color and non-metallic finish look age-appropriate. Original bumpers have been re-chromed, and all glass except the new windshield is said to retain factory markings. BFG radials are new as well, and brightwork is said to be in very nice shape.

The interior is listed as all-new, and medium blue velour upholstery complements the exterior nicely. Burgundy Naugahyde would have been a nice, era-correct choice as well. Added floor panel sound insulation should help quiet things down inside the cabin, and the newly refinished trunk shows equally well with a factory-style patterned liner.

The flathead V8 is described as completely rebuilt, and accessories including the generator and regulator have also been serviced. The car sounds as if it may have been sitting for a while prior to recommissioning, with the ad noting a totally new fuel system from tank to carb, the latter which is fed by both mechanical and electric fuel pumps. Six volt positive ground electrics run all-new NOS wiring.

The seller adds that the car is very quiet with no rattles. Though we always appreciate a good, mild custom shoebox, this one is perfectly cool as a stocker. With all the hard work seemingly already done, there’s not much left to do but change out the plug wires for something more period correct and go cruise.