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£23,795

1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan

United States • 26 Jun 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan is a rare eight-passenger wagon that has seen significant refurbishment, including bodywork and a rebuilt Flathead V8 engine.
It was featured as a prop in a film and comes with extensive documentation, making it a compelling classic for collectors.

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Condition 

8

The car has undergone two refurbishments, with the latest one in 2021. The description notes that the floor pans and rocker panels were patched, and lower fender/quarter-panel sections were replaced. While the mechanicals appear to have been addressed with a rebuilt engine and brake system, these body repairs indicate it's not in pristine or outstanding condition. However, the extent of the refurbishment suggests it's in excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

B3XLX127948

Odometer:

67,000 miles

Reg Number:

ES66

RHD/LHD:

LHD

67K miles 239ci Flathead V8 Three-Speed Manual Transmission w/OD Fern Mist Green Paint Ivory Greenhouse Brown & Beige Vinyl Upholstery Three-Row Bench Seats Independent Front Suspension 15" Steel Wheels Drum Brakes Red's Headers Dual Exhaust System
This 1953 Ford Customline Country Sedan station wagon is an eight-passenger variant that was sold new at Balsiger Ford of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and remained with the original owner and his family in Oregon and then Oklahoma through 2006, when it was purchased by the current owner.

Following relocation to Virginia, the car underwent an 18-month refurbishment at Krolak Restorations in Sharpsburg, Maryland, that was completed in 2007 and was followed in 2009 by an appearance as a prop car in the romantic comedy film,  .

The car subsequently changed hands but in 2021 was reacquired by its current owner, who commissioned a more detailed refurbishment that was carried out at Competition Motors of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The car has been ref...

Points of note

£3,249

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,662

Median Price (Since 2020)

£39,332

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