1934 Ford De Luxe Roadster

Description

One of the most significant automobiles ever produced by the Ford Motor Company, the 1934 Ford was unveiled with updated styling and a robust flathead V8 powerplant. It was showcased at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, boosting Ford’s sales during a challenging economic period. Offered with a variety of body styles and Standard and De Luxe trim levels, the De Luxe models added two-tone paint, chrome exterior accents, interior wood accents, and additional lights. 

Power was by Ford’s famous 221 cu-in flathead V8 engine, now producing 85 horsepower. That performance was noted by police forces across the nation — and by criminals. Infamous bank robber Clyde Barrow of Bonnie and Clyde fame even praised the car in a letter to Henry Ford, highlighting its speed and reliability. 

The ’34 Ford Roadster soon became a canvas for many customization and hot-rodding projects. As a result, it has become much rarer to find examples restored to their original specification, especially one from noted Ford restoration expert Dennis Carpenter. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Carolina Collection 

• Restored by noted Ford restoration expert Dennis Carpenter 

• Powered by a 221 cu-in flathead V8 engine producing 85 horsepower   

• Three-speed manual floor-shift transmission  

• Ford Cordoba Tan exterior with Vermilion Red accents  

• Brown pleated leather seating and canvas convertible top  

• Very rare rear fender skirts with V8 logo 

• Sporty rumble seat 

Features 

• Greyhound radiator mascot  

• Vacuum-operated windshield wipers  

• Trunk rack 

• Dual taillights 

• Chrome top irons 

• Woodgrain dash 

• Side curtain windows  

• Rear-mounted spare with metal spare tire cover  

• Wind wings  

• Dual horns 

Known Imperfections 

• Convertible top showing some age 

• Small dent in driver’s side front fender 

Ownership History 

This 1934 Ford Roadster comes from the collection of the late Ford restoration expert Dennis Carpenter. The Ford was the beneficiary of a full restoration by the Carpenter team. This dry-climate car has a solid body and very clean undercarriage. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Donnie Gould   Phone: 954.647.0779    email: dgould@hagerty.com