1937 Ford Cabriolet Resto Mod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For 1937, Ford’s lineup offered a new streamlined design — with a slanted windshield and headlights built into the fender aprons — while providing more interior space, more V8 power, and “outstanding value.” With 10 models and price points available, Ford’s sales brochure boasted that its cars offered “the qualities which people desire most ... to a degree uncommon in a car of low price."

The ’37 Fords also provided an excellent canvas for customizers in the years that followed. For example, this Cabriolet Resto Mod was given an even cleaner look than Ford’s original stylists imagined by shaving its door handles, taillights, and hood ornament. The taillights are now integrated into the rear bumper, the hood no longer hinges at the back but on the passenger side, and the original rumble seat has been removed and a carpeted trunk with a power lid has taken its place.

As for the Cabriolet’s original V8 engine, it is long gone — replaced by a 350-cubic-inch V8 that’s mated to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The resto mod also features a Ford 6-inch rear end with Posi-Trac for added traction, staggered-size tires, and numerous cosmetic and convenience upgrades.

Highlights 

• This 1937 Ford Cabriolet has been with its current owner since August 1998 

• Full restoration/customization in 2013 included: 

  • Fire Mist Metallic paint (including frame and underbody) over tan leather interior 

  • 350 cu-in Chevrolet V8 with tuned port injection rated at 350 horsepower 

  • 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 

  • Ford 8-inch rear end with Posi-Trac for added stability 

  • Mustang II front end mechanicals 

  • Dual exhaust 

  • Custom removable tan hardtop that offers the appearance of a soft top 

  • Halibrand wheels  

  • Shaved door handles, taillights, and hood ornament 

  • Fiberglass running boards 

  • Aftermarket rearview mirrors 

  • Leather-covered tilt steering wheel with column shifter 

  • 120 mph speedometer and digital odometer, voltage gauge, fuel level gauge 

  • Alpine AM/FM/cassette player (behind the seats) 

  • CD changer (behind the seats) 

  • Manual side-hinged hood 

  • Rumble seat removed to create storage space 

  • Power trunk lid 

  • Air conditioning by Vintage Air  

  • Keyless entry 

  • Power brakes 

  • Power windows 

  • Center armrest 

  • Seat belts 

  • Carpet 

  • Cruise control 

  • Battery charging posts under rear bumper 

  • License plate lowers into view when car is running

• Digital odometer shows 1,887 miles since restoration/customization completed

 Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door cabriolet 

• All-steel body 

• Streamlined design 

• Split windshield 

• Headlights flush with fender aprons 

• Rounded aerodynamic rear end 

• Michelin XW4 tires: P195/70R14 up front, P235/75R15 in rear 

 Known Imperfections 

• This 1937 Ford Cabriolet Resto Mod is presented in fine restored condition with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging 

Ownership History

This 1937 Ford Cabriolet Resto Mod was purchased by the consignor in August 1998 and underwent a complete restoration/customization in 2007.

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com