Vehicle Description
If you like the iconic look of the late '30s Fords, smooth flathead
V8 power, and sporty roofline, then this restored 1935 Ford Model
48 Phaeton is just waiting for you to drive it home.
History has an interesting way of making you appreciate a classic
like this. The phaeton body style has a thin roofline opening up
the car even with the top in place. That gives this American
classic a very European feel. It was far from the most expensive
car Ford offered in 1935, but today it has a great sporty profile
that keeps it especially in-demand. This pre-war Ford has gone
through a restoration in the 1980s and 1990s, and it has been
treated with proper respect since. The excellence is seen in much
more than the way the tan paint looks so period-correct, or how the
red pinstripe nicely matches the wire wheels. To understand the
full quality, just look at how all of the 80+ year-old steel
retains its sleek lines, or how the doors can still easily be open
and shut with confidence. All the details are right on this one,
including the waterfall chrome grille, etched chrome bumpers with
center dip curve, whitewalls, and even the Ford V8 hubcaps. And the
cool, sleek, greyhound hood ornament that gives the premium image
this car deserves.
The gorgeous condition of brown interior is another sign of the
careful restoration. The comfortable rows of bench seats look as
inviting as you favorite easy chair. A beautiful banjo-style
steering wheel, big round gauges with a gorgeous period look, and
etched side wind deflectors all help with the upscale feel. As you
look over all the details, you see a few of the right subtle
upgrades, like a SW fuel gauge and seatbelts. You begin to realize
this is more than a parade car that's a genuinely comfortable
vintage cruiser.
Everyone from outlaws and enthusiasts love Ford's awesome 221 cubic
inch flathead V8. The tidy engine bay looks quite authentic, and
there's even documentation that suggests this is the original
motor. More importantly, these V8s gave Ford an unbeatable
reputation of a powerful personality that had a masterful amount of
torque on tap. It only gets better on this example with a few
subtle upgrades like dual Stromberg carbs and a glasspack-style
dual exhaust. It means the V8 delivers extra power and a stronger
note of that unbeatable Flathead soundtrack. The three-speed manual
transmission shifts easily with light clutch action, and there were
even hydraulic brakes added for better usability.
Complete with maintenance records, this is the distinct phaeton
that was made to enjoy on the road. So if you love driving you
classics, and having all eyes on you, call today!
