Vehicle Description
Its model originally hit the market as Ford's luxury offering of
the era, and this 1939 Ford Deluxe has the classic looks to fit
such a lofty positioning. It benefitted from a frame off
restoration years ago and, being equipped with a sturdy body,
remains in very solid condition and features an inspired drivetrain
configuration that harkens back to the early years of
hot-rodding.
Yep, this is one stylish vintage ride, with a unique profile that
includes a lengthy hood area, a tapered, compact cabin and flowing
front and rear fenders. It's art deco on wheels. While you might
find a few blemishes on its exterior when you examine it at close
range, these are superficial issues we're talking about. The blue
paint this '39 wears is a nice shade and can use a freshening up,
but it sits over a very strong foundation below. This is a
steel-bodied classic, so it's been well equipped to handle the
forces of time, gravity and even weather. Trace the gaps
surrounding the body panels and you'll see they're nice and
consistent. The look is authentically stock, with no exterior
modifications from head to toe, which is a welcome sight from time
to time. The collection of chrome exterior fittings - from the
ornate front grille on back to the sizable deck lid latch that sits
on the unique sloping deck lid - are all in solid condition as
well.
Tan interior has seen a refurbishment over the years while
retaining its original styling and remains in good shape. The tan
cloth on the bench seat shows very little wear and both the inner
doors and trim panels are still looking strong. A stylishly
period-correct steering wheel sits on the column and the dash area
just beyond it is another strong point, with its fully functional
gauges dressed in their proper parchment-colored faces and vintage
fonts, and the steel surfaces surrounding them looking smooth and
clean. A long, curved stem puts the manual shifter within easy
reach and the one of a kind analog clock mounted on the glove box
is an awesome stylistic feature. The trunk area in back borders on
cavernous - even with a full size spare sitting in its upright
position, there's all kinds of luggage room for weekend getaways,
and this stylish cruiser is in just the solid running condition to
make those excursions a reality.
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The flathead V8 underneath that prominent hood represents a proper
homage to the formative years of hot rod performance enhancement.
Whereas we often tend to think of aftermarket components as being
the territory of more modern powerplants, the configuration on hand
here is truly inspired. The flathead has been bored .030 over and
now features a pair of dual Stromberg 97 carbs that sit on an
Offenhauser intake manifold, along with aluminum pistons, a
polished steel crank, a custom Isky cam and an upgraded oil pump,
among other upgrades. The powerplant has had the added benefit of
being lightly travelled since its build and it sounds the part -
it's really running great as it teams with a manual transmission
for a proper hands on driving experience. A Mallory distributor has
also been added to keep the sparking consistent. Drum brakes at all
four corners bring this magnetic looking Ford to a stop as it
cruises on a set of steel wheels with sharp looking hubcaps that
wear whitewall tires to cap off its thoroughly authentic overall
appearance.
This 1939 Ford Deluxe represents its era with plenty of style - and
with its solid running condition, the good times behind the wheel
can start right away. Call today!