Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to offer this incredible
pre-war 1941 Ford Deluxe Opera Coupe. This unique piece of
Americana was an overhaul in Ford styling. The body was widened
over the area where the running boards once were and lengthened by
several inches. Along with several suspension modifications and
upgrades these eliminated the rough and tumble ride of previous
generations. These cars not only served as the runabout of the day
but were highly prized by traveling salesmen for the extremely
large trunk area to carry their wares and as legend goes, crawl
into the truck for a quick nap while on the road. The Opera Deluxe
was easily identified by the abundance of chrome trim and folding
jump seats in the back. Another unique feature of the Ford Deluxe
was the ability to manually crank start the car in the event of a
dead battery. Looking straight on at the grille you will see a
small opening just below top of the front bumper for the hand crank
to be inserted, very clever. This feature remained on the Deluxe
until the 1949 model year change, the first significant styling
change post war. With the brief background lesson over let's get to
our beautiful 1941 Deluxe for sale. Standing proud in Henry Ford
black, the sporty and sweeping lines of this Deluxe begs to be
driven and shown off in all her elegance. Driving this 41 Ford for
sale is just as unique as the car itself. The flathead V-8 provides
ample pep in your step power and coupled with a three on the tree
manual transmission it gives you a fabulous driving experience no
longer found. Sporting a three-piece front grille, fender mounted
turn signals and split front windshield with head lights integrated
into the front fenders, the Ford Deluxe ushered in a new era of
styling. With the wide whitewalls and fender skirts it's easy to
imagine yourself on the way to the Opera in nostalgic elegance.
Sliding behind the wheel you see the instrument cluster and hand
pull knobs all made from Bakelite, a precursor to today's modern
plastics and highly collectible. One of the coolest items in the
interior is the Southwind heater. A Deluxe only option, the heater
operated independently with the engine off, using gasoline and a
small fuel pump to keep occupants warm while at the drive-in movie.
The cars also featured push button start and a bolt lock steering
wheel not releasing until the key was turned. Both of these items
were very innovative for the day and have resurfaced in the modern
autos of today. This blast from the past has received a mild
interior restoration with just enough done to revive the comfort
and elegance but preserve the nostalgia and innovation of the time.
Don't miss this opportunity to show and go in this iconic and rare
piece of American history. Options include; Deluxe package,
Southwind heater, new glass and rubber, new fuel pump, new brakes
and wheel cylinders, new clutch, and new reproduction interior.
This 1941 Ford Deluxe Opera Coupe is for sale in our Orlando
Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD
pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at
(407)771-2000 or email us at
[email protected]. If you
would like to see it in person, come to our Orlando Showroom,
located at 635 Century Point Suite 101, Lake Mary, FL 32746. See
more at:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ORD/1123/1941-Ford-Deluxe-Opera