1946 Ford De Luxe Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Following the end of World War II in September 1945, civilian car production in America slowly resumed with most manufacturers restyling their pre-war designs. Ford picked up the 1942 model where it had left off, albeit with a wholly refreshed exterior featuring a new horizontal grille and wider hood for the 1946 model year. Also new was its 239 cu-in engine previously used in Mercury's and Ford trucks, capable of 100 horsepower. Fords of this generation are attractive cars, beloved for their distinctive 1940s styling cues and exceptional color schemes and remain highly sought after today to enjoy in factory specification or as the basis for a custom build like the car on offer.

Highlights

• General Motors 350 cu-in V8 featuring an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, aluminum heads, steel headers, and aluminum billet dressings 

• General Motors “TH350” three-speed automatic transmission featuring a shift kit 

• High-performance radiator and auxiliary electric cooling fan – recently serviced as per the consignor 

• Power steering 

• Flowmaster exhaust 

• Front disc brakes 

• Quick-ratio power steering box 

• Air conditioning 

• Finished in turquoise over gray vinyl upholstery 

• Its Chevrolet Camaro front end was reportedly rebuilt within the last 500 miles with new shocks and springs 

• Steel wheels with chrome trim rings and Ford V8-branded hubcaps, mounted with BFGoodrich Advantage T/A tires 

• This 1946 Ford De Luxe Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 13,844 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear 

• Chrome dual exterior rear-view mirrors 

• Stainless steel trim 

• Split windshield 

• LED taillights 

• Bench seats, front and rear 

• AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers and amplifier 

• Dual sun visors 

• Vinyl headliner 

• Tilt steering column 

• Chrome billet three-spoke steering wheel 

• 8,000 rpm AutoMeter tachometer 

• Auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature 

• Clock 

• Chrome dashboard trim 

• Gray carpeting 

• Ford 9-inch rear end 

• Front coil-overs, rear leaf springs 

Known Imperfections 

• Air conditioning blows cool, not cold 

• Staining noted on the trunk carpet 

• Clock is inoperative 

• Minor exterior paint flaws 

Included 

• Quart of body-color-matched paint 

• Club steering wheel lock 

• Fire extinguisher  

Ownership History

This 1946 Ford De Luxe Coupe was reportedly acquired by the consignor in April 2018.

Additional Notes

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.