November, 1953. Hop Up & Motor Life Magazine. My favorite quote in the article is, "Fred Calvin's '49 Ford Convertible is an excellent example of conservative Barris design and retains the neat uncluttered look of a well designed custom." Three years... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
While I've always loved the taillights on '49-'50 Fords it looks great with them shaved off. It looks like they're vertical and flush mounted?
Maybe it's just the angle but to me it looks as if the rear axles been re-positioned. I do agree that it's a tastefully done and one of the cleanest customs. From the a pillar back it has almost a step down Hudson look to it. .
This car is clean and simple...perfect and totally my style. I love the simple, not over done Sam Barris style. This car reminds me of the green '49 Merc. he did that was recently restored by Brizio. One of my favorite cars of all time!
Customs had such a refreshing air of authenticity before air bags. Nothing phony, just good design mixed with what I call "streetability". Sure, there were exceptions - usually cars temporarily altered to appear lower for photo shoots and shows - but most early customs were all about "stance" and not about looking stupid low. Times change, I guess, but not always for the better. Just my $.02 worth.
Leaning into the wind, IMHO a design component that is a must in the design of a traditional custom....this car has it in spades!
Hmmm...looks like a post went away. Let us hope the car returns here for the resto project photos etc.
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