The Ford Forty-Nine was a

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created by the

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. It was designed by

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and was first introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. It is a tribute to the

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. A convertible was also built, finished in red, but it was a static display vehicle and as such had no running gear.

Engine and Design

The Forty-Nine's engine was the same

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used in the Ford Thunderbird, a

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3.9 liter, DOHC, 32-valve V8. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission.

References

Notes

2001 Ford 49 Info from ConceptCarz.com
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