Stunning Customline located in Cromwell

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This 1959 Ford Customline is a well-presented example of late-1950s American motoring that has been tastefully upgraded for improved usability and reliability, while retaining its strong period presence. Believed to be one of approximately 11 currently registered in New Zealand, it represents a rare opportunity in the local market.

The car is NZ-new and shows 46,384 miles, with limited use in recent years. It presents as an honest, well-kept vehicle that has benefitted from practical mechanical upgrades rather than a strict originality-focused restoration.

Under the bonnet is a fuel-injected Ford 351 Windsor V8, sourced for a Bronco and fitted as a replacement engine. While the car is not numbers matching, the modern EFI setup provides improved reliability, drivability, and fuel efficiency compared to the original carbureted configuration. Power is delivered through a C6 automatic transmission, making the Customline a relaxed and capable cruiser.

A number of period-appropriate and practical upgrades have been carried out over time to enhance everyday usability, including an upgraded braking setup with a booster, electric windscreen wipers replacing the original vacuum system, improved lighting, and suspension enhancements. These modifications have been undertaken with the intent of making the car easier and more enjoyable to drive, rather than altering its classic character.

Converted to right-hand drive in 1961, the car is well suited to New Zealand roads and retains the distinctive styling and road presence that define late-1950s Ford full-size models.

Presented as a sympathetically modified Customline, this example will appeal to an enthusiast seeking classic American style with sensible upgrades that allow it to be driven and enjoyed with confidence.