1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe

VIN: 183614546

$117,000

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Aurora, OR; US

  • Event date

    Jun 30, 2007

  • Lot

    77

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    183614546

  • Body style

    Phaeton

  • Interior Color

    Brown, Beige cloth top and curtains

  • Exterior Color

    Washington Blue

  • Generation

    1937-1940 Ford Cars

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Luggage rack, stainless steel spider wheel covers, hubcaps, beauty rings and double sided wide whitewall tires. There are dual side mirrors, a rare Ford locking hood latch, Ford accessory fog lights, dash mounted clock, wind wings and center rear bumper guard, origil owners manual, reproduction top manual and wrench. Acquired around the turn of the century from Matthews Motors in Portland, then restored immediately thereafter and subsequently awarded AACA Senior tiol First Prize. One of the five Hogan Collection cars displayed at the Early Ford V 8 Club tiol Meet in Dearborn in 2000 where it earned a Dearborn Award. Still show quality in all respects.

Market commentary

A very rare car, not only inherently but also on account of its exceptiolly meticulous and sympathetic restoration. The buyer paid full retail but got full retail value, too.

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