1939 Ford Coupe Street Rod

Description

Ford described its 1939 two-door coupe as “fine for business or personal use,” and stressed that — with a starting price of $599 — it was its most economical new car. As it turned out, the stripped-down standard coupe (and similar Ford models) also became a popular canvas for street rodders. The swooping lines, the extended grilles, and the chrome accents looked great in period and still do today. 

Unlike the original factory coupe, no expense has been spared to create this attractive and powerful street rod, which is powered by a LT1 Corvette engine and has new and improved components throughout.  

Highlights 

• Odometer shows 2,969 miles since rebuild 

• Finished in Dark Blue over Ivory interior 

• Powered by a 350 cu-in “LT1” V8 Corvette engine with a cold air intake 

• Six-speed manual transmission  

• LT1 high-back racing seats  

• Floor mounted Browning pistol grip shifter 

• Grant GT wood three-spoke steering wheel  

• Stewart Warner gauges including: speedometer, four-gauge cluster on dash, and a tachometer mounted on right side below the steering wheel  

Features 

• Two-door coupe body style 

• Crager chrome wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P235/60R15 98S M+S tires in front 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A P255/60R15 102S M+S tires in rear 

• Dual piston master cylinder 

• Hydraulic clutch 

• Power brakes 

• Front disc brakes 

• Trunk: Blue carpet with tan interior 

• Split windshield 

• Swan neck exterior mirrors 

• Split rear window 

• Rubber-covered running boards 

• Tear drop headlights 

• Tear drop taillights 

• Chrome front and rear bumpers 

• Grille on dash for speaker (when radio is installed) 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint cracks along the bottom of the driver’s door 

• Some small paint-filled chips in paint from hood rubbing against grille 

Additional Notes  

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.