1949 Ford V-8 Club Coupe
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Artifact Overview
Ford's 1949 model was the company's first all-new car after World War II. The car's "envelope" body, with integral fenders and smooth slab sides, was a fresh break from previous designs. The "spinner" in the center of the grille suggested an airplane propeller, and it was an early example of the aviation themes that characterized postwar American cars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.
Location
at Ford Rouge Factory Tour in Legacy Gallery
Object ID
2003.47.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.19 in (Bore)
Length: 3.75 in (Stroke)
Horsepower: 100 hp (74.57 kW)
Specifications
Make & Model: 1949 Ford V-8 Club Coupe
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, L-head valves, 239 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 64.5 inches
Wheelbase: 114 inches
Width: 73 inches
Overall length: 197 inches
Weight: 2965 pounds
Horsepower: 100 at 3600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 29.7
Price: $1,523
Average 1949 wage: $3,000 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 6 months
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