Vehicle Description
This 1939 Ford Roadster has an awesome color there inside & out,
but that's just the beginning of this car's story. With a ton of
custom work, upgraded suspension, proper V8 power, and even a
rumble seat, this is an all-around head-turner.
You know how you just can't get some cars out of your head? The
consignor bought this car in 1954 and sold it a dozen years later.
But he loved it so much that he bought it back in 1986. When you
love a car like this, it shows. He had a frame-off restoration
shortly after the re-purchase and has been caring for it correctly
ever since. Red always makes for a great cruiser, and this has the
kind of shine that you'll proudly show off. As a true custom
machine, there are a ton of cool custom details, like the vented
hood, color-matched headlight surrounds, red inserts in the
waterfall grille, first-gen Corvette wheel covers, LED taillights,
and the bumper forks that let you see the curvaceous rear better.
Plus, the white custom pinstriping on the trunk combines with the
whitewall tires and white convertible top to give this a cool
two-tone effect.
Even when you take down the white roof, the two-tone style remains.
So this has a great coordinated look inside and out - exactly what
you want hen a roadster is open to the world. On this custom setup,
the red provides a smooth look, and the white has the iconic tuck
and roll pattern inserted on the seats, panels, and even the
driver's floor. You have a cool banjo-style steering wheel on a
polished tilt column, tall shifter, and a dash full of proper
Stewart Warner gauges. And while all this is ahead of you, your
real favorite feature is likely behind you. Rarely do you see
rumble seat roadsters anymore, and this was the last year that
fords came with them, thus such a low production number of 2,854
convertible coupes were made in 1939! And because this is such
loved car, the details are right, too. That's why the seat has a
matching two-tone and there are even proper side steps leading into
it.
The engine bay is filled with proper Ford power. It has a nice look
with polished components like the air topper, alternator, and valve
covers. And the 302 cubic-inch block has been given some nice
recent investments. There are even good supporting components like
a new radiator and an electric fan. The V8 inhales deeply with a
Holley four-barrel carburetor and Weiand hi-rise intake. It exhales
with authority as headers add power while also contributing to the
rumble of the dual exhaust. This is built to be a cruiser, and so
that means nice suspension pieces like an upgraded independent
front end and a four-link rear w/adjustable coilovers. Plus, you
have a three-speed automatic transmission, power brakes with discs
up front, and rack & pinion power steering.
The sale comes complete with plenty of receipts, owner's manual,
and restoration photos. We even have a production sheet from 1939
that shows only 2,854 convertible coupes were built in 1939
compared to 20,704 built in 1940! This is the kind of car that
you'll never forget, so don't let it slip away. Call today!!!
