1951 Ford Custom Victoria hardtop coupe.
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The pillarless superstructure was styled by Gordon M. Buehrig, of Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg fame, who had come to Dearborn after leaving the Loewy team at Studebaker. Despite exceptionally clean lines, a relatively posh interior, and good performance from the reliable flathead V-8, the first Victoria used to be somewhat overlooked by collectors, but in the last decade has become more desired.
A plus for this top-line model was the debut of Ford's optional self-shift Ford-O-Matic this year, giving it an advantage over Chevy's two-speed Powerglide. Enthusiasts will probably prefer the overdrive gearbox.
Pluses of the 1951 Ford Custom Victoria:
- Decent performance from the sturdy V-8 engine
- Historical significance
- One of the best-looking 1949-1951 Fords
- Reasonable parts supplies
- Decent performance from the sturdy V-8 engine
Minuses of the 1951 Ford Custom Victoria:
- Individual trim pieces hard to find
- Not a true hardtop
- Still no automatic
Production of the 1951 Ford Custom Victoria:
110,286
Specifications of the 1951 Ford
Custom Victoria:
Wheelbase, inches: 114.0
Length, inches: 197.3
Weight, pounds: 3,188
Price, new: $1,925 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1951 Ford Custom Victoria:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv V-8 | 239.4 cid | 100 | 1951 |
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