1939 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan

Description

For 1939, Ford Standard models featured the stylish Art Deco look of the ’38 Fords designed by influential chief designer Eugene T. Gregorie and company president Edsel Ford. The value-priced Standard versions were only available as a Fordor Sedan, Tudor Coupe, Fordor Station Wagon, or Tudor Sedan like this one. The Standard models were powered by the famous “flathead” V8 engine producing either 60 or optionally 85 horsepower.  

The entire 1939 Ford lineup was hugely popular in its day, but by the 1950s these were just inexpensive used cars—perfect for the growing hot rod movement. This ’39 Standard Tudor Coupe has the vibe of those early rods, with its shaved bumpers, louvered hood, “frenched” taillights, and reverse chrome rims. It’s also powered by its original 91A 221 cu-in 85 hp V8, now bored to 239 cu-in and featuring three Speedway 9 Super 7 carbs, Offenhauser intake manifold and aluminum heads, and Fenton headers — like right out of the ’50s.  There are some modern updates, too, including a 12-volt electrical system, five-speed manual transmission, and Chevrolet front disk brakes. Finished in Tuxedo Black with beautifully crafted pinstriping, this 1939 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan is a true blast from the past. 

Highlights 

• All-steel 1939 Tudor Sedan body with louvered hood and Frenched taillights 

• Original 91A Flathead V8 with performance updates including: 

  • Bored to 239 cu-in 

  • Three Speedway 9 Super 7 (Stromberg 97 reproduction) carburetors with progressive linkage 

  • Offenhauser aluminum cylinder heads 

  • Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold 

  • Fenton headers 

  • Electric fuel pump 

• Chevy S10 five-speed manual transmission with Speed-X unit in the glove box 

• Coker wide whitewall tires with reverse chrome rims 

• Chevrolet front disk brakes and Ford rear drums 

• Finished in Tuxedo Black paint with white pinstriping 

• Gray tufted velour seats and fully carpeted interior 

Features 

• Cool Craft high performance radiator with two electric fans and shroud 

• 1974 Ford 8-inch 3.50 gear ratio rear axle with sway-bar leaf springs 

• Drop front axle with a Panhard bar 

• GM steering column 

• Aftermarket oil gauge and tachometer 

• Ford poly fuel tank 

• AM/FM radio with windshield-mounted "Untenna."  

• Running boards  

• Roll-up side windows 

• Carpeted floor covering  

• Dual sun visors  

Known Imperfections 

• This 1939 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan is presented in fine modified condition with minor paint blemishes at the time of cataloging 

Included 

• Ford “Suggested Time Schedule” maintenance book 

• Car cover 

• Extensive documentation of the modifications 

 Ownership History 

This 1939 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan was restored and modified in 1998. The original owner included extensive documentation of the build, including notes with all part numbers, receipts, and photos, all of which will be included in the sale. The consignor acquired it in June 2023, adding the 3.50:1 gears for better launch.