The introduction of its brand new cars being delayed, Ford extends the 1951 model year to the first weeks of 1952.
Ford Deluxe
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 95 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm (passenger cars), 528 cm (station wagon). Top speed: 130 to 135 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan.
Ford Custom Deluxe
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 95 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp (standard with hardtop coupe and convertible). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm (passenger cars), 528 cm (station wagon). Top speed: 130 to 135 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door convertible coupe, two-door “Country Squire” station wagon.
Ford Custom Deluxe Crestliner
The Crestliner coupe offers a specific two-tone decoration, extra chrome, special hubcaps and steering wheel, and a vinyl-covered roof.
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: 135 kph. Range: two-door sedan.
1952 models:
Ford reverts to the central “air scoop” grille theme on its 1952 models, which are totally redesigned. Windshields are now made of one piece of glass, while the large rear windows are of the wraparound type. Powered by slightly more powerful engines, three series are now offered.
Ford Mainline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp (standard with station wagon). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 140 kph. Range: two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Sunliner” convertible coupe, four-door Country Squire” station wagon.
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Ford Deluxe
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 95 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm (passenger cars), 528 cm (station wagon). Top speed: 130 to 135 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan.
Ford Custom Deluxe
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 95 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp (standard with hardtop coupe and convertible). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm (passenger cars), 528 cm (station wagon). Top speed: 130 to 135 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door convertible coupe, two-door “Country Squire” station wagon.
Ford Custom Deluxe Crestliner
The Crestliner coupe offers a specific two-tone decoration, extra chrome, special hubcaps and steering wheel, and a vinyl-covered roof.
● Introduction: June 1948. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 100 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: 135 kph. Range: two-door sedan.
1952 models:
Ford reverts to the central “air scoop” grille theme on its 1952 models, which are totally redesigned. Windshields are now made of one piece of glass, while the large rear windows are of the wraparound type. Powered by slightly more powerful engines, three series are now offered.
Ford Mainline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door business coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, two-door “Ranch” station wagon.
Ford Customline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.5-litre, 101 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp (standard with station wagon). Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 135 to 140 kph. Range: two-door club coupe, two-door “Tudor” sedan, four-door “Fordor” sedan, four-door “Country Sedan” station wagon.
Ford Crestline
● Introduction: February 1952. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 3.9-litre, 110 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Three-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 502 cm. Top speed: 140 kph. Range: two-door “Victoria” hardtop coupe, two-door “Sunliner” convertible coupe, four-door Country Squire” station wagon.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click to jump to another model year of the same car: 1949 – 1950 – 1951 – 1952
Or click here for the new generation of Ford full-sizes: 1952 – 1953 – 1954
Click here to return to a list of all Ford U.S. vehicles presented on this blog.
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