Vehicle Description
Very original '39 Deluxe Coupe! Finished in Dartmouth Green over
new LeBaron Bonney interior. Believed to be 59,000 mile original!
Fender skirts, spotlight, fog lights, heater, AM radio and more!
Ford's designs of the 30s remain iconic today for their upscale
penmanship, standard features and collectability among enthusiasts.
Whereas the new 1939 standard Fords looked very much like their
previous year counterparts, Deluxe models received a more stylish
front end as well as hydraulic brakes that were new for the whole
line-up for the year. 1939 would prove to be the last year for the
floor-shifted manual transmission until the Thunderbird of 1955.
Today, the '39 Ford is popular because of its good looks, both for
hot rodders and purists alike. 144,333 in total were built. We are
very excited to offer this 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe! Finished in
Dartmouth Green over tan cloth interior, this Deluxe retains its
correct 221ci Flathead V8 producing a conservative 85 horsepower.
The power is transferred to the ground via a three-speed manual
transmission. The car has several notable options including front
and rear bumperettes, fender skirts, Lorraine pre-focused driving
spotlight, dual side-view mirrors, dual windshield wipers, BLC
yellow tinted 5 � fog lights, heater, AM radio with antenna, clock,
passenger vanity mirror, locking gas cap, "V8" exhaust turndown and
more! The car rides on painted steel wheels with polished "V8"
hubcaps wrapped in Firestone 8.00-16 Deluxe Champion gum-dipped
tires! The car is presented as an older restoration, with paint
done nearly 50 years ago. That said, it will show signs of wear
with cracking in certain places but still holds a terrific lacquer
shine. Inside, the upholstery has been finished with a LeBaron
Bonney interior and includes the seats, door panels, headliner and
visors. The original glass shows a minor amount of delamination but
shows well. The body lines are exceptionally straight and there is
no funny business near the bottom; the car is believed to have
spent the first part of its life in the south. The doors shut with
a reassuring thud and the windows roll up and down without hiccup.
All gauges are functional and all lights work as intended.
Mechanically, the car may be one of the best driving prewar
flathead Fords we've ever had. The car fires immediately with just
a hint of choke and continues to run great. The flathead V8 purrs
and the manual transmission is tighter than most others we have
experienced with perfect clutch engagement. Both water pumps have
recently been upgraded with newer modern units with heavy duty
internal shaft, sever duty roller & ball bearing, and improved
ceramic seals to ensure no leaks in the future.� The odometer shows
59,215 miles, which may or may not be accurate and we are making no
claims. This Ford presents an opportunity for someone to own and
drive one of Ford's most iconic models, with the later option of
painting it or leaving it as-is. We would invite any interested
parties to call with questions; please don't hesitate! Thanks for
looking!
