1939 Ford V-8 De Luxe Coupe

Description

Utilizing Ford’s latest high-powered, 85 horsepower, flathead V-8, the 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe was advertised as ‘A convenient, modern car… Especially desirable for business or professional use’. Offering customers a comfortable cabin along with a large luggage compartment, De Luxe variants were further equipped with many luxurious appointments such as a golden mahogany finish dashboard and cigar lighter with ashtray. Advertised with 85 horsepower from new as configured for De Luxe models, these robust flathead V-8 powerplants would prove to be the perfect platform for hot rodders to modify, resulting in a plentiful aftermarket community soon developing around improving the performance of these iconic American coupes. As some of the early examples that began to resemble the silhouette followed by modern vehicle styling, the Ford V-8 also sped up the pace expected for customers of their automobiles and remain remarkably drivable on modern roads.

Highlights

• Offered from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California

• Long-term 17 year ownership

• An older, well-preserved restoration with good chrome, clear glass, and many desirable hot-rod upgrades installed 

• Very solid rust-free body following long-term ownership in Southern California

• Powered by a flat-head V8 engine with 24-stud block, triple Stromberg 97 carburetors mounted on a polished aluminum intake, and upgraded Evans finned aluminum cylinder heads

• Equipped with a dropped front axle and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

• Finished in a maroon exterior over light grey striped Bedford Cord seat upholstery

• Currently displaying just three miles at the time of cataloging, however the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Three-speed manual transmission with floor shifter 

• Cast iron Fenton headers

• Electric fuel pump 

• Glass pack dual exhaust

• Radial tires 

• Painted wheels with chrome hub caps

• Stainless steel exterior trim 

• Engine turned gauge cluster

• Wood grain dashboard and interior trim 

• Banjo steering wheel

• Loop pile carpeting

• Seat belts

• Carpeted trunk compartment

• Dual side view mirrors 

• Dual windshield wipers

Known Imperfections

• Paint blemishes are present throughout the paintwork consistent with an older restoration

• Please note that all vehicles offered from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California are currently in non-running condition following long-term storage in a climate-controlled storage building

Included

• Spare wheel and tire 

Ownership History 

According to ownership documentation, this vehicle is believed to have entered The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California around October of 2007 where it has resided ever since.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Please note that all vehicles purchased from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California will need special arrangements for pick up as they are currently stored in a residential area with steep hills that will not accommodate large transport vehicles. It is recommended that a local flat-bed be used to transport them off the property.