Vehicle Description
Classic Ford truck with excellent history, andcorrect restoration
to original, factory standards! Only 4 registered owners from new,
and showing just 80,000 miles on the odometer! Excellent color
combination, superb drivability, and absolutely rust free! Great
investment for Ford collectors! Prior to World War II, Ford
produced many models highly desired by collectors today. One design
in particular included the years between 1939 thru 1941! The sealed
beam headlights were now molded into the fenders, the grill
included horizontal bars, the body lines were smoothed with a
flat-topped hood, and a better cooling for the flathead V8s
underneath. The same treatment came about for the trucks produced
by Ford. The front styling of the passenger cars were now matched
with a sturdier cab that was also wider. Inside, the cabin received
a softer, cushion seat and better dash instrumentation! We are very
excited to offer this 1941 Ford Pickup finished in highly prized,
factory correct Cayuga Blue over Dark Green vinyl interior! This
wonderful truck sold new to a Minnesota family to use for their
grocery store as the delivery truck and never abused. It was
brilliantly maintained, exclusively stored indoors, and used
sparingly for 40 years under their care! It was pasted on to the
second Minnesota owners, the Fredericks, in the early 1980s and
passionately restored by father & son! A total cosmetic and
mechanical overall that included all new cloth-covered wiring, new
bare metal repaint, new interior, suspension, body seals, window
gaskets, tires, exhaust, etc. Restoration pictures are included.
After completion, it would continue to be pampered by them through
2011! It would then be sent to the Barrett-Jackson 3rd Annual Las
Vegas Auction and sold to the open public for the first time 70
years! Well, the results spoke for themselves when it caught the
eye or Ford expert and connoisseur Dale Mathews of Memory Lane
Motors in Portland, Oregon! Options include the original 221ci
Flathead V8 producing 90 horsepower, 3-speed manual transmission,
original Ford carburetor, complete dash instrumentation, classic
2-spoke steering wheel, front & rear chrome bumpers, trumpet horn,
pop-up cowl vent, chrome headlight surrounds, dual tail lamps,
side-mounted spare tire, exhaust turn-down tip, driver outside
mirror, turn signals, cab heater/defrost, dual row radiator,
locking passenger door, polished hubcaps, wide white sidewall
tires, amber fog lamps, and rear tailgate chain guards to protect
the paint! Inside the bed, you will find oak rails and polished
stainless steel slats, along with upper oak bed rails! Having been
restored over 30 years ago, the current condition is nothing short
of remarkable! Mileage records provided indicate it was driven less
than 1,000 miles in the past 28 years. It remains remarkably
original and one of the most solid examples we have seen in a long
while! The bed is virtually free of any damage, as is the tailgate!
The original steel body, fenders, and chassis remain rust free!
Upon arrival to its new owner in Augusta, Missouri February 2014,
the fuel pump & lines were replaced, carburetor rebuilt,
distributor gasket placed along with minor tuning to be enjoyed on
a large, rural estate. The St. Louis Car Museum acquired it in May
of 2018 when this private estate sold and had the distributor
rebuilt professionally by Ford expert Larry Sheppard with new
factory style coil installed. We then completely cleaned & rebuilt
the factory carburetor and installed new front tie rod ends. It
continues to start, run, and drive with complete ease! Today, the
odometer reads just 80,577 miles which we believe to be actual, but
would not have enough documentation to support a true mileage
claim. Fully presentable for shows, or weekend cruising, it should
fulfill obligations to its next owner as it has for all others in
the past!! Please call with any questions or to schedule an
appointment to see this wonderful truck in person.