1947 Ford Model 79A

VIN: 1849644

$148,500

Sold

1947 Ford Model 79A

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Hershey, PA; US

  • Event date

    Oct 9, 2015

  • Lot

    229

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1849644

  • Body style

    Sedan Delivery

  • Odometer

    35230 M

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    100

  • Induction

    1x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Maroon leather

  • Exterior Color

    Pheasant Red

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Power top, power windows, clock, radio, remote spotlight, hubcaps, sombrero trim rings, wide whitewalls, fog lights, bumper overriders and tips, oil filter, windshield washer.

Condition

Very good paint, wood, chrome and interior Crisp, orderly engine compartment Clean underbody with a little fresh surface rust on unpainted fasteners A quality older restoration that has been sparingly and carefully used

Market commentary

This Sportsman was sold at Dave Rupps Ft. Lauderdale auction in 2007 for $180,360. Some of the Sportsmans appeal has worn off in the past eight years, but its still a good value at the price it brought here.

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