Legendary Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg stylist Gordon Buehrig is credited for Ford’s trendsetting Victoria Hardtop, which debuted in 1951. 1953 Marked the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Motor Company- Ford noted so on the horn button of the steering wheel of each car. This marked the final year of the ubiquitous flathead V-8 engine with Ford having the honors to pace that year’s Indianapolis 500.

This 1953 example is equipped with many stand-out features and options, including new-for-1953 power steering. It runs a flathead 239.4-cid, 110-hp V-8 with Edelbrock heads, Offenhauser intake, Fordomatic transmission, power steering and power disc brakes. The exterior is adorned with a sun visor, Continental kit, bumper guards, stone guards, Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels wrapped in wide whites and period lake-pipes. Dual spotlights and dual mirrors are also found on the car. Interior features include a Fulton view finder and beautiful white upholstery with red accents plus matching white door panels and headliner. To top things off, this fantastic Ford has been signed by legendary customizer Gene Winfield, and has over $90,000 dollars in receipts.