Vehicle Description
1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe
A 1948 Ford Deluxe convertible was the base car that was
transformed into "Greased Lightnin'" in the movie Grease. In the
1984 film The Karate Kid, Mr Miyagi gives Daniel Larusso a
cream-colored 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe convertible as a birthday
gift. The car was actually a gift to Ralph Macchio from the film's
producer. To this day, Mr. Macchio still owns the car. The car
reappears in the Cobra Kai spinoff TV show several times where
Daniel is seen to still own it. In the third season, Daniel states
that getting his first car from Mr. Miyagi inspired him to go into
the car business.
For consignment, a true classic in true hot rod form. We give you a
1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe that has a few items I'll tickle you with
before I suck you in. It is in beautiful periwinkle blue, has a
350ci crate engine, power steering, A/C, and a custom interior. Our
consigner states that over $80K was invested into this car and I'd
have to say it looks the part.
Exterior
Keeping most of its original charm on the exterior design
periwinkle coloring bathes all the rust-free steel the car is made
up of. And a fine job of putting this car together as gaps are
perfect and there is no rust seen on this car. 4 wide horizontal
ribs make up the front grille and this has a shiny bumper below it.
Above a protuberant nose creates the hood, on the sides of which
begin a stainless-steel trim spear which will run the length of the
car. Rounded fenders slowly disappearing into the body have a round
single headlight on the front corners. The front fenders frame
15-inch Weld Rodlite wheels with 165/80R15's. The running boards
are gone and just a small flair is seen on the bottoms of the doors
with a stainless trimming below. The spear continues through the
doors and on to the rear of the car where it takes a downward dive
to trim the rounded trunk deck. A non-chopped roofline has a front
split windshield, and 5 windows go around the passenger
compartment. Larger tires for the back in the form of 245/60R15's
still wrapping the 15-inch Weld Rodlites. The rear fender bumps out
from the bodywork and wraps around the rear of the car which is
totally rounded right down to the rear oval glass complete with
modern 3rd brake light. On either side are tri-pointed star bezeled
round taillights and a shaved trunk lid. A gray pinstripe flourish
is taking the place of the trunk handle and just below is a shiny
curved rear bumper housing the license plate in its center. Dual
exhaust tips are below this bumper.
Interior
Tasteful, tasteful, tasteful gray tweed makes up the door panels
and has some vertical tuck and roll stitching on the outer lower
edge just below the darker gray vinyl armrest. Original handles and
actuator are in and below is a darker strip of gray carpeting. A
front split back bench is in, and it has broadcloth tweed tuck and
roll inserts and smooth broadcloth bolsters all in shades of gray.
The inserts have buttons on the top of the backs. This is also true
for the rear bench same pattern however for this lang chair some
padded armrests on either edge. Tweed broadcloth covers all the
vertical surfaces including the upper part of the headliner. A gray
textured vinyl rims the billet trim spoke steering wheel in rally
style and this front a stunning dash. A full metal jacket for this
dash in gray and plenty of chrome accenting. 4 smaller round gauges
are on drivers left, then a large round speedo with a wide
horizontal trimming to its left and above the 4 round gauges. In
the center just below the curved vertical ribbed, chromed speaker
grille is an aftermarket Dual AM/FM/CD stereo and to be symmetrical
on the other side of the radio is a speedo circumference matching
clock. Vintage Air has been installed below, and in front of the
passenger is a nicely trimmed glovebox. Gray carpeting floods the
floors and is well preserved and clean. A nice complimentary
interior color, way to top the exterior periwinkle.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 350ci V8, all like new with plenty of bling
chromed and polished accents added on. In front is a custom
radiator to keep things all cool. On the back is a TH350
transmission 3-speed automatic, and on top a 4-barrel carburetor.
On the back is a 10-bolt rear axle. Dual exhaust aids with the big
exhale from the 350 cubes.
Undercarriage
Plenty of structurally strong frame, floor pans and rockers, as
well as toe kicks, and underside of wheel wells. A new fuel tank,
power drum brakes for the back, and leaf springs can be seen here.
Upfront, big power disc brakes are now added, and it has
independent coil springs here too. The pans on the engine show no
runs, drips, or errors, and a shiny dual exhaust snakes its way
rearward, culminating out the back of the car with chromed
tips.
Drive-Ability
This car is a perfect example of what it's like to drive a new 74
year old new car. Very tight, quick start, and great runner.
Steering is easy, and the ride is just downright great. All
functions were working just peachy, and the best work. To describe
my experience on the test track would be: TIGHT!
A truly wonderful meticulous rebuild from the frame up, having no
stone left unturned, and adding some snazzy conveniences on the
way. Electronically actuated trunk, A/C, power steering, Weld
Rodlite Wheels, Periwinkle paint and plenty of trimmings, we are
now entering the twilight zone and are in a new car from 74 years
ago! Buckle up! Greased Lightning in periwinkle and gray
broadcloth.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.