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I have a perfectly restored/ resto-mod 1950 Ford Coupe that was urchased new in Douglasville GA in 1950This Auto was also the subject of a famous Ann Cookerville Painting where it sat for years in front of an Old Grocery and meat store. The following was pulled from a article. At some time in the 20’s or 30’s a store was built along the highway in Lithia Springs. We know it as D.W. Bennett Grocery and Meats (Bennett’s Store). In September 1944 D.W and his wife Lillian moved to Lithia Springs from Atlanta and bought the store from Thad Kilgore. The Bennetts sold gas, sodas, candy and other provisions including homemade sausage made from the pigs raised by the Bennetts.Locals will remember the black 1950 Ford that sat under the store porch for decades. Some say that after Mr. Bennett’s death the car was left parked where D.W. had left it. If you want to Hear more about the story of the car, Ann has a Studio/ Store called Red Cockerill Gallery and prints of the famous painting are still available. 770-944-3160 The car was finally purchased by Hal Bell of Austell in the 80s and a long restoration began..After countless hours and no expenses spared ( this was going to his personal daily driver) This car was finishes. A fire broke out and burnt his shop and other customer cars beyond repair and he was forced to sell his 50s Coupe (which was at his house) to start a new shop. What you see now is very nice 1950 ford coupe-with upgrades of modern technology.FORD 289 V8 Billet Serpentine belt set upVintage A/CNew Style Mustang II front endPower SteeringPower front disc brakesFrame fully Boxed Sway bars front and rearOffenhanser Intake/ Elderbrock CarbPower ma ster electric radiator and fan Totally rewired with Ron Francis wiringInterior done by Wilson Brothers Upholstery- Rockmart GAFord 8 inch w/ 3.28 gearsMy dad purchased this car about 2 years ago and it has been all around the South.Car currently has Ga registration and Tag
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