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1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe Rental Added in Maine

Movie Car Registry has added this 1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe to its listings through the USA Movie Cars network. The vehicle sits in Scarborough, Maine, giving productions working in the state direct access to a period-correct early 1950s coupe for film, television, commercial, and photography work. Crews can contact USA Movie Cars to arrange its use on shoots that need authentic 1950s automotive texture without relying on modern stand-ins.

Spotlight on this 1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe

This two-door coupe carries a two-tone exterior of Hawaiian Bronze over Sandpiper tan, paired with a brown and beige interior. The body remains stock after a restoration completed in Maine between 1991 and 1993 that preserved the original color scheme and trim details. Producers see a clean, unrestored appearance that reads correctly for scenes set in the early postwar years.

The car retains its factory flathead V8 and Fordomatic transmission. Nearly all of its components stay original, with only minimal reproduction parts added during the earlier work. All factory functions operate as built, which lets camera teams capture accurate engine sounds and interior details during close-up or driving sequences filmed in Maine.

Movie Car Registry and the Maine Picture Car Market

Movie Car Registry connects productions with vehicles listed across the USA Movie Cars network. The 1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe in Scarborough, Maine, appears on the registry so location managers and picture car coordinators can locate it quickly when scouting New England. USA Movie Cars works with state picture-car sites such as Maine Picture Cars to help productions find local picture vehicles instead of transporting cars long distances.

Scarborough sits within easy reach of Portland and southern Maine shooting zones. Productions filming period pieces or needing background vehicles for establishing shots now have a documented 1950s coupe already in the state. The registry listing makes that availability visible to crews planning schedules months ahead.

History of the 1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe

Ford introduced the Custom Line series for the 1953 model year as part of its refreshed postwar lineup. The Club Coupe body style offered a two-door hardtop profile that appealed to buyers wanting a compact yet practical car. This particular example left the Kansas City assembly plant and was purchased new in Wichita, Kansas, remaining with the same family until the current owner received it in 1974.

Nineteen fifty-three marked the final year Ford offered its flathead V8, an engine first developed by Henry Ford in 1932. The 239-cubic-inch version produced 110 horsepower and powered the car through decades of regular use before the restoration. The odometer now shows more than 88,000 miles, with the engine having received two overhauls since 1974 while the rest of the drivetrain, including the frame, rear differential, and drum brakes, stayed original.

Maine Picture Car Rental Uses

Crews filming in Maine can place this coupe in 1950s street scenes or rural settings where a stock-period vehicle adds immediate visual context. Its two-tone paint and intact interior details work for character-driven shots or as a parked background element that does not distract from foreground action. The car’s seasonal operation in the state also means it has already moved through local roads and weather conditions similar to those many productions encounter.

Still photographers and music video directors can use the coupe for single-vehicle hero shots or group compositions that require multiple classic cars. Event planners and branded content teams have brought similar vehicles to shows and gatherings in Maine, where the car’s documented history and original appearance provide a tangible link to the early 1950s without modern alterations. The same qualities suit commercial work that needs an authentic 1950s automobile for product or lifestyle sequences.

Book This 1953 Ford Custom Line Club Coupe Today

View the full listing and additional images at the USA Movie Cars page for this vehicle. Productions ready to schedule the car can reach USA Movie Cars by phone at 602-882-2705 or by email at [email protected] to discuss dates and requirements.

Looking for Talent?

Productions that also need actors or background performers can contact the sister company Maine Actors at https://maineactors.com for local talent and USActors.com at https://usactors.com/ for nationwide casting support.

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