Vehicle Description
PHOTO-DOCUMENTED, BODY-OFF RESTORATIONEXCEPTIONAL PRESERVATION &
PRESENTATIONFORMERLY PART OF THE RON THORNE COLLECTIONPRIOR
OWNERSHIP BY NICK ALEXANDER CORRECT BLUE EXTERIOR FINISH OVER TAN
CLOTH85 HP 221 CI "FLATHEAD" FORD V-8 ENGINEFLOOR-SHIFTED 3-SPEED
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONICONIC "BOB" GREGORIE/EDSEL FORD DESIGN FRESHLY
DETAILEDHIGHLY COLLECTIBLE, READY TO SHOW & ENJOY As one of the
finest automobile designs of the immediate pre-WW II years, the
1939 Ford lineup was also one of the last fruits of the design
collaboration of company president Edsel B. Ford and former New
York yacht designer "Bob" Gregorie. Offered for 1939 in Standard
and DeLuxe trim levels, with the Standard line appearing much like
the 1938 DeLuxe models, Ford's top-of-the-line DeLuxe offerings for
1939 featured an exclusive and much more modern appearance. The
1939 DeLuxe Fords also featured a modern Art Deco-themed interior
complementing their fresh exterior styling. Mechanical updates
included new rear leaf springs, Lockheed hydraulic brakes, revised
cylinder heads, and other welcome detail improvements. While some
532,000 Ford passenger cars were built in total during 1939,
precious few survive today. Fewer still are as well-preserved and
presented as this collector-grade example. Handsomely benefiting
from a very well-preserved and presented body-off-frame restoration
that was completed during the early 1980s, this prewar Ford V-8
icon was recently acquired from the noted collection of Ron Thorne.
Its prior owner was none other than noted Californian collector
Nick Alexander, who toured the Ford extensively in a variety of
Early Ford V-8 Club events during his ownership. Finished in Blue
paint over a correct Tan cloth interior, the vehicle is
well-equipped with desirable accessories, including dual mirrors,
chrome front and rear bumper guards, and chrome steel
artillery-style wheels with trim tings and gleaming chrome hubcaps.
Interior accessories include a rare radio, dash clock, DeLuxe
"Banjo" steering wheel, and a crank-out windshield. Accompanying
items include a correct spare tire, a 1939 Ford reference book, and
a wealth of photographs documenting the high-quality restoration.
Ready to show, tour, and enjoy, this 1939 Ford DeLuxe Coupe is a
wonderful example of Ford Motor Company's winning prewar model
lines. It also provides an exceptional opportunity to join its
distinguished prior owners in early Ford V-8 collector circles. See
it for yourself by contacting us today and get ready to add it to
your collection of one to many significant automobiles!
