Ford Deluxe Convertible 1939, Estados Unidos

Ford Deluxe Convertible 1939, Estados Unidos
Motor : 221/85HP
Exterior : Preto
Interior : Bege
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HIGHLIGHTS

·         All steel body

·         Approximately 8 miles since comprehensive restoration

·         First year for hydraulic brakes

·         Last year for the rumble seat

·         24-stud 221/85 HP flathead V-8 engine

·         155 ft/lbs of torque

·         6.15:1 compression

·         Downdraft carburetor

·         Floor-shifted 3-speed transmission

·         Black with Tan leather upholstery

·         Black folding top with glass rear window

·         Deluxe Banjo steering wheel

·         Woodgrain dash and moldings

·         Waltham gauges and clock

·         Radio and antenna

·         Rumble seat

·         Fender skirts

·         Bumper guards

·         Amber fog lamps

·         Draft deflectors

·         Dual wipers

·         Ford accessory license plate frames

·         Wide Whitewall tires

·         Chrome wheels and Deluxe hubcaps

Deluxe was a term that gained popularity as the 1930s continued, and it would be difficult to define a more exacting representation of it than the all-steel car offered here. The final year of Ford’s legendary rumble seat—as well as the first one for hydraulic braking on this model line—this convertible coupe is refreshed to exacting standards and features fewer than 10 miles since being brought to its present condition. Ford offered the separate “Deluxe” model line for only three years, 1938-40, later applying the title to standard-design Fords as prewar automobile production was curtailed for more pressing military commitments. Deluxe designs in 1939 featured the chrome vertically slated grille accented by a V-shape outline and a “V8” callout extending toward the hood’s dramatic center pinch. Deck- and fender-stamping lines further accented the appearance of forward motion even at curbside, whether the top was on or not. Power is not lacking, with the 221-inch 90 HP flathead V-8 engine showcased under the hood. In an era when straight-6 and 8-cylinder designs dominated similarly priced competitors, 6.15:1 compression fed though the downdraft-design carburetor made this convertible a highway-to-beach cruiser. It is backed by Ford’s 3-speed transmission and floor-shift option. Painted jet black as Henry Ford intended, the car has a matching-black folding top with glass rear window and complementary tan leather upholstery. The woodgrain accents on the dash and moldings continue the Deluxe theme, with its banjo-type steering wheel, in-dash Waltham gauges and clock, and radio and antenna. Optioned with the rumble seat, other exterior equipment includes the fender skirts, bumper guards, amber fog lamps, draft deflectors, dual wipers, wide whitewall tires and Ford accessory license-plate frames featuring 1939 North Carolina plates. Chrome wheels and Deluxe hubcaps crown this wonderful example of Ford’s late prewar V-8 era.

Fonte : https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0917-294031/1939-ford-deluxe-convertible/