What cars did Ford make in 1950?

Ford’s 1950 U.S. passenger-car lineup consisted of the Deluxe and Custom Deluxe series—offered as Tudor (2‑door) and Fordor (4‑door) sedans, a Business Coupe, a Club Coupe, a Convertible, and the wood-bodied Country Squire station wagon—plus the new Crestliner “sports sedan” special. Power came from either a 226‑cid inline‑six or the 239‑cid Flathead V8, with a 3‑speed manual (overdrive optional).

Ford-brand passenger cars (U.S., 1950 model year)

The 1950 Ford range was the second model year of the modern “shoebox” body introduced in 1949. Below are the core series and body variants buyers could order in U.S. showrooms.

• Deluxe series
  — Tudor Sedan (2‑door), Fordor Sedan (4‑door), Business Coupe
• Custom Deluxe series
  — Tudor Sedan, Fordor Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible, Country Squire station wagon (wood-bodied)
• Crestliner
  — a special-trim two-door “sports sedan” with two‑tone paint and a vinyl roof, positioned above Custom Deluxe

Together, these models constituted Ford’s full 1950 passenger-car lineup in North America, spanning practical fleet-friendly sedans to premium-trim specialty offerings.

Body styles and notable details

Shoppers could choose from a mix of work-ready and style-focused bodies. Here’s how the offerings broke down by function and flair.

• Tudor Sedan (2‑door) — the value-oriented family car staple
• Fordor Sedan (4‑door) — added practicality and rear-seat access
• Business Coupe — lighter two‑door with minimal rear seating for commercial use
• Club Coupe — two‑door with a proper rear seat and sleeker roofline
• Convertible — Custom Deluxe trim, soft‑top with upscale appointments
• Country Squire station wagon — wood-bodied wagon in Custom Deluxe trim (the Country Squire name debuted in 1950)
• Crestliner “sports sedan” — dressy two‑door pillar sedan aimed at hardtop rivals

This spread covered the mainstream market while adding style-led halo models—especially the Crestliner and Country Squire—that elevated Ford’s showroom appeal in 1950.

Powertrains and equipment

Ford emphasized proven flathead power and simple, durable drivetrains. Below are the key mechanical choices and options for 1950.

• Engines: 226‑cid L‑head inline‑six (about 95 hp); 239‑cid L‑head (Flathead) V8 (about 100 hp)
• Transmissions: 3‑speed manual; optional overdrive for more relaxed cruising
• Chassis/features: independent front suspension, 6‑volt electrics, no factory automatic (Ford‑O‑Matic arrived for 1951)

The six appealed to economy-minded buyers, while the Flathead V8 remained a Ford calling card, prized for its torque and reliability.

Ford Motor Company’s other 1950 cars (Mercury and Lincoln)

Under the Ford Motor Company umbrella, Mercury and Lincoln sold distinct 1950 cars that shared corporate engineering but targeted more upscale segments.

• Mercury Eight (1950)
  — coupes and 2‑/4‑door sedans, convertible, and a wood-bodied wagon; a late‑year Monterey trim package debuted as an upscale two‑door
• Lincoln (1950)
  — two series: Lincoln and Lincoln Cosmopolitan; sedans and coupes (with the convertible on the Cosmopolitan); powered by a large 337‑cid flathead V8

While not “Fords” by badge, these models rounded out Ford Motor Company’s 1950 showroom, offering step‑up luxury and performance above the Ford-branded cars.

International Ford-branded cars in 1950

Outside the United States, Ford’s lineup varied by market, reflecting local manufacturing and tastes. Notable examples include the following.

• United Kingdom: Ford Anglia E494A (2‑door saloon) and Prefect E493A (4‑door saloon); Ford Pilot V8 (full‑size saloon)
• Canada: production closely mirrored U.S. Deluxe/Custom Deluxe models, including wagons
• Australia and other CKD markets: local assembly of U.S.-type 1949–50 sedans and wagons from kits

These regional lines meant “1950 Ford” could look quite different abroad, even as North America centered on the shoebox Ford sedans, coupes, and wagons.

Summary

In 1950, Ford’s U.S. car lineup comprised Deluxe and Custom Deluxe sedans (Tudor/Fordor), Business and Club Coupes, a Custom Deluxe Convertible, the wood-bodied Custom Deluxe Country Squire wagon, and the new Crestliner special—powered by either a 226‑cid six or 239‑cid Flathead V8 with a 3‑speed manual. Mercury and Lincoln expanded Ford Motor Company’s offerings with more upscale models, while international markets sold distinct Ford-badged cars like the British Anglia, Prefect, and Pilot V8.

What were the Ford models in 1955?

The 1955 Ford offered several full-size car models, including the base Mainline, the mid-range Customline, and the premium Fairlane. Also available were several station wagons like the Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom Ranch, and Ranch Wagon. Additionally, Ford introduced the stylish two-door Thunderbird and a range of F-Series trucks, such as the F-100, for the 1955 model year.
 
Full-Size Cars

• Mainline: Ford’s most basic and affordable full-size car model. 
• Customline: The mid-range option, positioned above the Mainline. 
• Fairlane: The premium full-size model for 1955, offering various body styles, including sedans and the convertible Sunliner. 
• Thunderbird: A unique personal luxury coupe, often considered America’s first personal luxury car, also available as a convertible. 

Station Wagons 

• Country Sedan: and Country Squire: Four-door station wagons, with the Country Squire featuring distinctive wooden side moldings.
• Custom Ranch Wagon: and Ranch Wagon: Two-door station wagons.

Trucks

• Courier: A sedan delivery commercial vehicle. 
• F-Series Trucks: Including the popular F-100 and heavier-duty F-250 and F-350 models. 

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What Ford car was produced between 1950 and 1962?

Ford produced a wide range of cars between 1950 and 1962, including models like the Fairlane, Thunderbird, Galaxie, and Edsel in the United States, and vehicles such as the Consul, Zephyr, and Popular in the United Kingdom and other global markets. Other vehicles produced during this period were the Ranchero and the Australian-built Falcon.
 
United States Models

• Fairlane: Opens in new tabIntroduced as a full-size car in 1955, it was redesigned as a mid-size car in 1962, continuing the line of production for the new model year. 
• Thunderbird: Opens in new tabA popular model known for its glamorous and elegant style, it was introduced in the 1950s and remained in production. 
• Galaxie: Opens in new tabFord’s full-size model, introduced in 1958 for the 1959 model year, competed with Chevrolet’s Impala and Pontiac Bonneville. 
• Edsel: Opens in new tabA new brand launched in 1957 and sold by the Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln Division, featuring innovative safety features and remote trunk-opening. 
• Ranchero: Opens in new tabIntroduced in 1957, this utility vehicle continued to be produced for many years after. 

Other Global Models

• Consul: A British-produced model, initially offered as a four-cylinder version of the Zephyr line before its own replacement in 1972, with different generations in production. 
• Zephyr: This executive car was produced in the UK from 1950 to 1972 and was the largest passenger car in the British Ford range. 
• Popular: A model produced in the UK, with a new version introduced in 1959 and continuing until 1962, utilizing a strengthened Anglia body shell and a 1172cc engine. 
• Prefect: A model with local assembly in various countries, including Ireland where the Cork plant continued assembly until 1962. 
• Ford Cortina: A new range of compact cars that began production in the UK in 1962. 

What Ford cars were made in 1950?

The main 1950 Ford models included the Custom and Custom Deluxe, which were available in various body styles like the two-door, four-door, coupe, and station wagon. Other 1950 models were the Deluxe, Crestliner, and the F-Series trucks, particularly the F1 pickup.
 
Popular 1950 Ford Passenger Cars

• Ford Custom and Custom Deluxe: These were two trim levels within the standard Ford car line. 
• Body Styles: Available in various options, including: 
  • Two-door sedans 
  • Fordor (four-door) sedans 
  • Coupes 
  • Convertibles 
  • Ranch Wagon and Country Squire (station wagons) 
• Specialty Models: The Crestliner was a deluxe Tudor (two-door) with distinctive two-tone paint and vinyl roof treatments. 
• Ford Deluxe: A base model offered in a similar range of body styles to the Custom. 

1950 Ford F-Series Trucks

• The Ford F-Series was introduced for 1950, marking a new era of truck design for Ford. 
• The most common model was the F1 pickup. 
• This first generation of the F-Series was often called the Ford “Bonus-Built” trucks.