1951 Fiesta Ivory

This 1951 ies 62 convertible embodies the “preservation, not restoration” philosophy; it shows just over 33,000 miles on its odometer. The seller explains that the was purchased by a friend from the estate of the original owner from an ad in mings in 1981, and that he is its third custodian. The title from the previous owner and an inspection receipt both corroborate the mileage, he notes.

The third-generation ies 62 sports the fighter-plane-inspired tailfins and 1951 models benefit from a mid-cycle update that introduced the superior OHV V8. This particular example is described as an “original, low-mileage car” in “pristine condition,” and is offered with all-original parts from the soft top down to the tires. The seller says the ies 62 is “like you would have found on the used lot of a dealer in 1953.”

• This 1951 ies 62 convertible is powered by its original 331-cu.in. OHV V8.
• rated this engine at 160 horsepower and 312 lb-ft of torque when new.
• The motor is paired with a Hyrdra c four-speed automatic transmission.
• This vehicle is reportedly “original” and “unrestored.”
• The data plate, shown in the photos, corroborates the car’s VIN, color, body style, and other details.
• The seller reports that the car was serviced by a master mechanic.
• ne seals were replaced; the oil pan was cleaned and reinstalled with a new gasket.
• The water pump and radiator were removed, flushed, and reinstalled with new gaskets and coolant.
• He adds that it was stored in a climate-controlled garage.
• The car was under-coated when new as shown in extant bill of sale.
• dercoating was applied to all four wheel wells, the fuel tank, and under the hood.
• The undercoating is easily visible and survives in “amazing condition,” reports the seller.
• Wear is “typical for a 33,000-mile car that has been well-maintained and garaged.”
• He states that the retains the “original factory paint.”
• There are “typical scratches,” though no body damage, in his estimation.
• A scuff was sustained “somewhere near the rear deck”; it was repaired.
• The driver’s side door was repainted in 1952 following a hydraulic fluid leak.
• The door repaint was undertaken by the car’s original selling dealer, as confirmed by the receipt.
• The power windows are working, as is demonstrated in the provided videos.
• The original power convertible top is shown operating in the videos below.
• The top reportedly features “an amazingly clear rear window.”
• This still wears the US yal ter tires and tubes its first owner selected.
• The car’s undy leather interior is said—and appears—to be in “good condition.”
• The front bench seat’s leather surface shows some wear consistent with age.
• Some minor scratches are visible in one padded leather armrest.
• Its dash and steering wheel are color-matched and look to be unblemished.
• All interior trim pieces appear present and intact and are said to be entirely original.
• The power front seat adjustment is shown as operational in the posted videos.
• The Wonder r/foot-control radio is confirmed as fully operational.
• The radio’s foot-controlled tuner is demonstrated in the provided videos.
• The Wonder r automatic signal-seeking feature is also demonstrated in the posted videos.
• Fuel and temperature gauges are operational, as is shown in the photos provided.

• y original materials are included in the sale of this vehicle.
• Among them are the original bill of sale, owner’s manual, and two sets of keys.
• Also included are the shop manual, wiring diagram, and clock and heater tags.
• The bill of sale documents the tire purchase as well as the thorough undercoating.
• The included US yal ter spare tire was purchased with those mounted on the car.
• A GM service mirror and mirrors are clipped to the sun visors (pictured).
• The car comes complete with the original jack and tool set in its zippered bag.
• It’s equipped with a period chrome tissue box, mounted below the glove compartment.

• The seller explains the the car has no immediate needs other than to be “driven and enjoyed.”

• This 1951 ies 62 convertible shows just over 33,000 miles.
• The seller says DMV documentation supports the mileage.
• It’s a “well-maintained and garaged automobile,” he says.
• The engine, paint, and even the tires are all original to this unrestored car.
• Its condition is modestly described as “pristine for a vehicle 73 years of age.”
• This convertible is complete with original, working top, and other features.
• ed videos show the radio, top, and other power accessories in operation.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This 1951 ies 62 convertible is a veritable time capsule. It features “original paint, original chrome, original leather interior, original convertible top, and original boot, all in excellent condition for its age.” Complete with original documentation as well as its period new-car materials and accessories, this survivor would be equally at home in a museum or a private collection. In the seller’s words: “ stored cars of this era are common. This unrestored example is a true gem.”