1948 Ford Deluxe Five-Window Street Rod

Description

The 1948 Ford marked the final year of Ford’s prewar design lineage before the introduction of its modern postwar models. Built on a 114-inch wheelbase, it featured a steel body and rear-wheel drive layout.

1948 Fords showcased the rounded front fenders and wide chrome grille that were hallmarks of prewar styling. The rear wore integrated taillights, as well as an oval rear window. Smooth, flowing quarter panels and pronounced wheel arches gave the coupe a streamlined, elegant silhouette.

Power was supplied by either a 239 cu-in V8 or a 226 cu-in inline-six, paired with a three-speed manual, with a leaf spring suspension handling the bumps.

These days, the Five-Window Coupe is a popular model among collectors for its distinctive styling and postwar charm, and many are customized to their owners’ tastes. This 1948 Ford Deluxe Five-Window Coupe has been refinished in stunning black paint, wears disc brakes behind chrome wheels, offers several creature comforts like air conditioning, and is powered by a small-block Chevy V8.

Highlights 

• Classy ’48 Ford hot rod with V8 power 

• Believed to be a 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8 

• Believed to be a three-speed automatic transmission 

• Camaro front clip 

• Refinished in black with gray and red interior 

• Vintage Air air conditioning, power steering, and power front disc brakes 

Features 

• 15-inch American Racing wheels wearing 165/80R15 front, 275/70R15 rear tires 

• Custom driveshaft 

• Aluminum intake manifold with Edelbrock carburetor 

• Accel distributor 

• Headers and dual exhaust system 

• Chrome valve covers, air cleaner, and Powermaster alternator 

• Custom gray vinyl seats and door panels with gray headliner 

• VDO 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• Tilt steering column with banjo-style steering wheel 

• Updated brake and gas pedals 

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Trunk mounted battery 

• Re-chromed grille and bumpers 

• Blue Dot taillights 

• Chrome exhaust tips 

Known Imperfections 

• Four-inch scratch on driver side front fender (not easily visible) 

• (2) quarter-inch minor scratches on passenger side rear fender (not easily visible) 

• Minor rock chips on nose 

Included 

• Keys 

• Spare rim and tire 

• Beverly Hills Car Cover 

Ownership History 

Note: this vehicle has been assigned a North Carolina DMV identification number. 

The North Carolina seller of this 1948 Ford Deluxe has owned it since October 2018. The consignor states, “Upon purchase from Michigan, this car was transported to Nevada by enclosed semi. Upon leaving Nevada for North Carolina, the car was transported again by enclosed semi.”