1951 Ford Victoria Chopped

In 1951, the Ford underwent several revisions, distinguished externally by the introduction of a “dual-bullet” grille. The Victoria name (last used for 1934) returned for a two-door hardtop, giving Ford a competitor against the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Plymouth Belvedere; the Tudor-based Crestliner also made a return.

While the staggering number of body modifications would challenge a full-time professional, Gary’s backyard build was just hitting its stride over a four-year period. The black leather and vinyl interior sports a custom fiberglass headliner along with a modified 1955 Olds dash with AutoMeter gauges. He sourced the seats from an ’02 Trans Am, separated by a custom-made fiberglass center console that waterfalls from the rear seats to the dash.

On the styling front, the Ford wears all the chrome it came with off the line in 1951. Air suspension lets the car hug the Earth, and side skirts completely cover the rear wheels. The look is then completed with custom side-exit exhaust pipes. Inside the car is bespoke leather upholstery, featuring many polished nickle buttons that are popular in lowrider builds.

This fully customized 1951 Ford Victoria in detail from every angle, including from below, was expected and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom.