1938 Ford Model 81 A Standard

VIN: 184189475

$68,750

Sold

1938 Ford Model 81 A  Standard
1938 Ford Model 81 A  Standard

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; USA

  • Event date

    Oct 5 - Oct 6, 2017

  • Lot

    170

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    184189475

  • Body style

    Station Wagon

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Interior Color

    Brown

  • Exterior Color

    Green

  • Generation

    1937-1940 Ford Cars

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Fog lights, 3-row seating, hubcaps, trim rings, wide whitewalls, banjo spoke steering wheel, turn signals, hydraulic brakes.

Condition

Very good paint, chrome interior, engine and glass. The body wood is mostly original and with only a little water staining at some joints. Carburetor has a little fuel staining. Not fresh, but very good.

Market commentary

This restoration is over ten years old yet still shows well and wouldn't be unreasonable to show after a comprehensive detailing. Until then it can be driven happily secure in the knowledge it was bought for a reasonable price.