Vehicle Description
This is an extremely nice restoration of a prewar classic. It is a
shining example of the beautiful streamlined styling that was
popular at the time with an interior full of wonderful design
features in rich colors and textures. On top of all that, it's the
last year Ford built a car with a rumble seat. And who doesn't want
to ride around in a rumble seat?
Presented in Feather Gray with a rich, dark brown convertible roof,
this car looks stylish regardless if you are rolling top up or top
down. Up front, there is a sharp V-shaped hood blending into a
chrome grill of vertical bars flanked by teardrop shaped
headlights. All the chrome on this car shines like new. There is a
bold accent of it running from the split windshield to the grill
which is underlined by a thin bumper. There is also a line of
chrome running from front to rear along the top body line with a
shorter accent line just under it on the hood. Separate fenders
curve gracefully around the wheels with skirts adding some extra
style at the rear. The upper body curves smoothly over the rumble
seat when it is folded down to another simple chrome bumper with a
pair of exhaust tips peeking out from under it. But go ahead, fold
that rumble seat that marks the end of an era up, and see how young
and old will want to jump in for a ride in it.
The interior in a rich variety of browns and has several unique
features with an Art Deco design flair. The door panel is a simple
but elegant affair with 4 rectangular panels topped by a wood toned
top rail. With the door closed, that rail blends nicely into the
dash along with the inside windshield trim in the same beautiful
wood finish. All the knobs in the dash appear to be original and
have an amber color to them that has been earned with age. Two
round gauges sit in front of a classic 3-spoke steering wheel. The
left gauge has the fuel, oil, and battery indicators along with one
very special water temperature gauge that has a fluid, thermometer
style indicator. The speedo is on the right, there is a rectangular
center section trimmed out with thin chrome piping, and the glove
box has a clock mounted into it's door. A gracefully curving
shifter for the manual transmission extends from the floor and the
split bench seat is very comfortable.
Open the hood and you will see that the quality restoration
included the engine and drivetrain too. The engine bay is neat and
clean and nicely detailed out with an original and meticulously
restored 221 cubic inch Flathead V8 nestled down inside it. Chrome
acorn nuts draw attention to those flat heads showing off this
classic style of motor and a simple round air cleaner sits on top
of a single barrel carb with the generator just below it. Parallel
radiator hoses run to the back of the motor and a long air horn
sits along the inner fender. Power flows back through a 3-speed
manual trans to the rear wheels. The suspension on this car is
interesting with a single transverse leaf spring both front and
rear located by long arms that converge in the center of the
chassis. Hydraulic brakes, an advanced design feature at the time,
operate 4-wheel drums. The car rides on wide white wall tires
mounted on 16" steel wheels with chrome beauty rings and hub
caps.
Come on down and check out this beautifully restored classic. Fold
the roof down, that rumble seat up, and see who wants to take a
ride.