Item# MB-130728-AE

FORDS OF THE FIFTIES - 178 PAGES

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Fords of the Fifties Book – 1950–1959 Ford Cars & Trucks (178 Pages)

A definitive visual and historical guide to Ford’s most iconic decade

Fords of the Fifties is a 178-page reference book covering Ford cars and trucks from 1950–1959, offering detailed photography and historical insight to support accurate restorations and informed collecting.

Key Features

  • Covers Ford cars and trucks from 1950–1959

  • 178 pages of detailed photography and historical information

  • Documents factory styling, trim, and design evolution

  • Valuable reference for restorers, collectors, and historians

  • Ideal companion to OEM-style restoration parts

Fords of the Fifties captures a decade when Ford design, performance, and innovation rapidly evolved. This 178-page book combines period photography with clear documentation of model changes, styling cues, and production details across Ford’s 1950s lineup. It’s an invaluable reference for restorers verifying factory-correct details and collectors seeking historical accuracy. Rather than guesswork, this book provides context—helping you understand what’s correct for your year and model before parts are installed. A must-have resource for anyone serious about preserving 1950s Ford authenticity.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Note A very nice book that covers the cars and the history of Ford from 1949-1959. Great color and black and white photos that cover restored cars and when the cars were new., A very nice book that covers the cars and the history of Ford from 1949-1959. Very nice color and black and white photos that cover restored cars and when the cars were new.
Additional Information MB-130728-AE, 178 pages
Dimension Height0.75
Dimension Width9.0
Dimension Length11.25

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Year
Model
Details
1949, 1950, 1951 Convertible
1952, 1953, 1954 Convertible Sunliner
1949 Coupe Business
1951 Coupe Custom
1949 Coupe Custom Club
1950 Coupe Custom Deluxe
1950, 1951 Coupe Deluxe
1954 Crestline Sedan, 4 Door
1957 Custom Sedan, 2 Door
1957 Custom Sedan, 4 Door
1959 Custom 300 Business Sedan, 2 Door
1957, 1958, 1959 Custom 300 Sedan, 2 Door
1957, 1958, 1959 Custom 300 Sedan, 4 Door
1952, 1954 Customline Club Coupe
1953 Customline Club Sedan
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 Customline Sedan, 2 Door
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 Customline Sedan, 4 Door
1956 Customline Victoria, 2 Door, Hardtop
1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane Club Sedan, 2 Door
1957, 1958 Fairlane Club Victoria, 2 Door, Hardtop
1955, 1956 Fairlane Convertible
1955, 1956 Fairlane Crown Victoria
1955, 1956 Fairlane Crown Victoria, Glass Top
1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane Town Sedan, 4 Door
1957, 1958 Fairlane Town Victoria, 4 Door, Hardtop
1955 Fairlane Victoria
1956 Fairlane Victoria, 2 Door, Hardtop
1956 Fairlane Victoria, 4 Door, Hardtop
1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane 500 Club Sedan, 2 Door
1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane 500 Club Victoria, 2 Door, Hardtop
1957, 1958 Fairlane 500 Convertible
1958 Fairlane 500 Retractable, Skyliner
1957 Fairlane 500 Skyliner, Retractable
1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane 500 Town Sedan, 4 Door
1957, 1958, 1959 Fairlane 500 Town Victoria, 4 Door, Hardtop
1959 Galaxie Club Sedan, 2 Door
1959 Galaxie Club Victoria, 2 Door, Hardtop
1959 Galaxie Convertible, Sunliner
1959 Galaxie Retractable, Skyliner
1959 Galaxie Town Sedan, 2 Door
1959 Galaxie Town Victoria, 4 Door, Hardtop
1952, 1953, 1954 Mainline Business Coupe
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 Mainline Sedan, 2 Door
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 Mainline Sedan, 4 Door
1957, 1958, 1959 Ranchero
1949 Sedan 2 Door
1949 Sedan 4 Door
1950, 1951 Sedan Crestliner, 2 Door
1950 Sedan Custom Deluxe, 2 Door
1950 Sedan Custom Deluxe, 4 Door
1949, 1951 Sedan Custom, 2 Door
1949, 1951 Sedan Custom, 4 Door
1950, 1951 Sedan Deluxe, 2 Door
1950, 1951 Sedan Deluxe, 4 Door
1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 Sedan Delivery Courier
1955, 1956, 1957 Thunderbird
1958, 1959 Thunderbird Convertible
1958, 1959 Thunderbird Hardtop
1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 Victoria Hardtop, 2 Door
1954 Victoria Skyliner, Glass Top
1955 Wagon Country Sedan, 4 Door
1955 Wagon Country Squire, 4 Door

FAQs

Q: What vehicles are covered in

A: The book covers Ford cars and trucks produced from 1950 through 1959, making it useful for a wide range of postwar and mid-century Ford restorations.

Q: Is this book useful for restoration, or mainly historical reading?

A: It does both. While it provides historical background, it’s especially valuable for restorers verifying factory styling, trim details, and year-to-year changes.

Q: Does this book replace a shop manual or parts catalog?

A: No. This is a visual and historical reference, best used alongside service manuals and parts catalogs to confirm originality and correct appearance.

Q: Is this helpful for concours or judged restorations?

A: Yes. The detailed photography and documentation help restorers support factory-correct decisions, which is critical for judged and authenticity-focused builds.

Q: Are decals included with this product?

A: No. This product is a printed reference book only. Decals are sold separately within the Books & Decals category.

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