Vehicle Description
This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible coupe is the total package.
It's got a smart-running flathead, which is one of our all-time
favorite engines, an awesome color combination, and it's loaded
with correct accessories for a fully-dressed look. If you want a
vintage car that can do it all, it's hard to go wrong with a '40s
V8 Ford.
Cars of the 1940s seem to wear dark colors like this elegant maroon
better than anything else, and the lovely fat-fendered Ford
bodywork looks sporty, even dressed in formalwear like this. The
look should be familiar to us all, as it was one of the most
popular cars of the immediate post-war period, continuing the face
lifted 1942 model look. Restored several years ago, there are a few
signs of use here and there, but there's no denying the appeal of
this car. A professional polish would probably bring it up a few
points and with the values on these cars steadily ratcheting up,
that's a worthy investment. But even as it sits, it's a
fantastic-looking machine with a dashing profile and great fit to
the bodywork, suggesting that the restoration was of a uniformly
high quality when it was completed. Accessories include front and
rear bumper guards, bright headlights and blue dot taillights, twin
exhaust pipes under the rear bumper, and those tall fender skirts,
which were all quite popular back in the '40s. Much of the trim and
brightwork is newer, so it'll be easy to maintain and the chrome
all looks bright and clear, including the grille that's arguably
the most iconic part of this droptop beauty.
The dark brown interior was correctly restored with plain seating
surfaces and the right grain on the leather. Ford was fond of
putting rubber mats up front for the driver and carpets in back for
passengers, but fresh carpet was laid down front and back during
the build to makes things a bit more uniform, and the door panels
are beautifully finished as well. The tan dash and window moldings
are painted steel and the result is quite beautiful, with a light
color that looks great in the open Ford. The symmetrical instrument
panel puts a full array of gauges ahead of the driver, plus a big
speedometer and yes, that's a very cool steering wheel spinner, we
agree. An original AM radio lives in the center, but it's not
currently operable so the cabin is due for a modern upgrade to
provide the tunes. The tan convertible top is in good shape and is
equipped with a glass rear view window, and the trunk is properly
finished with a rubber mat and full-sized bias-ply spare.
The 239 cubic inch Ford flathead V8 is a joy to drive under any
conditions, with a bubbly attitude and plenty of torque to make it
feel agile in traffic. This one still carries its correct Ford Blue
heads and that's a correct Stromberg 97 carburetor living under the
big oil-bath air cleaner. Reproduction hoses, a proper generator,
and the tall radiator add to the vintage look, giving us a car that
looks like it might have in the early '50s when the hot-rod craze
was in high gear. The 3-speed manual transmission slips through the
gears without fussing and it cruises happily at modern highway
speeds without complaint. It's been painted in satin black and is
very presentable and nice underneath and you'll never get tired of
the friendly burble from the dual exhaust system. Handsome
reproduction 6.00-16 whitewalls on steel wheels with beauty rings
and Ford hubcaps complete the period presentation.
These are simply great cars and with a few choice upgrades and a
top that goes down, this '47 ragtop will make you smile every time
you fire it up. Call today!