Rally Preparation Services Ltd is delighted to offer for sale this superb 1939 Ford Coupe long distance vintage rally car. Built in 2016 by ourselves specifically for long distance and adventure rallies to the present owner’s specification, a full nut and bolt body off restoration was undertaken. Using all our combined knowledge of preparing cars for classic and vintage rallying the result is an eye-catching and evocative Ford Coupe complete with authentic “flat-head” V8 burble.
The ’38 Ford coupe was largely a carry-over from 1937 so for ’39
Ford pulled out the stops. The grille was raised with prominent
chrome horizontal dividers while the “alligator” hood gives better
under bonnet access. Changes were made to carburation although
power stayed at 85bhp. More importantly, Ford finally adopted
hydraulic brakes. Curiously perhaps, Henry Ford had largely avoided
hydraulic brakes, no doubt on the basis of cost but finally yielded
to market pressure from rivals Chrysler and Chevrolet. Ford to this
day have a crack team of accountants!
Since build the car has had little use venturing out on the 2016
Rally of the Incas and the 2018 Paris to Amsterdam. Fully
re-prepared since, she is now turn-key ready to go and capable of
completing any of the toughest events in the world as a potential
winner.
The car is currently residing at RPS’ sister company - the SASCo
storage facility and available for inspection.
All viewings and test drives welcomed by appointment at Rally
Preparation Services All enquiries please to Martin on
[email protected] or telephone +44 (0)1993 358009.
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