The 1949 Ford is known as the "Shoebox" because of its aerodynamic design, which had flat sides that reminded observers of a shoebox.

The "shoebox" was a big hit, selling more than 2.5 million units through 1951 and helping Ford bounce back from the financially difficult post-WWI2 period.

It was many years ago that Wayne Sullivan owned his first “shoebox” Ford, the name given to the company’s 1949-1951 sedans because of their new squared-off design.. It was 1963. Sullivan was ...

While the 1957 Ford outsold the 1957 Chevrolet by a narrow margin, the Chevy shoebox is generally more popular than any Ford from this era. Perhaps the shoebox Ford will always be an underdog for ...

Bob Mortimer was 12 years old when he saw the most beautiful customized car he had ever seen parked in downtown Victoria. The car was so special, it had drawn a large crowd. It was a shoebox style ...

The Sleek Shoebox Saved Ford. The '49 was available as a Ford or a Ford Custom; both were offered as a two-door sedan (called a "Tudor"), a four-door sedan (a "Fordor"), and a club coupe.

The car was so special, it had drawn a large crowd. It was a shoebox style 1949 Ford that had been radically customized with a chopped roof and other custom touches.