For 1951, the name “Country Squire” was finally applied to the outside of the car, beginning a 41-year tradition. The late-1950 configuration was continued and mated to the new 1951 front clip. Most 1951 Fords received a new dashboard in the process, with key-turn starter to the left of the steering wheel. Because of difference in the cowl width, however, the Country Squire retained the 1949-50 style dashboard, which was two-toned, the upper portion in deep maroon, the lower section in Prima Vera woodgrain. The steel tailgate carried over, but for 1951 it got the Mercury treatment, with woodgrained maple and mahogany to harmonize with the side panels. Although the folding second seat facilitated conversion to cargo configuration, the third seat still had to be manually removed and a filler panel inserted to create a flat load deck.

This particular example has been tastefully modified and is now powered by a 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V-8 that is mated to an automatic transmission with column-shift. It has many creature comforts, including power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a custom stereo with CD and DVD player. The interior is finished by Ron Magnus full-leather. It sits on Boyd Coddington custom wheels which tie it all together very well. It will be difficult to find another 1951 Ford “woodie” finished to these standards.