- Offered from the collection of Jack Dunning
- Well-maintained older restoration
- Properly sorted for regular road use
- Numerous correct, desirable original features, including proper
side curtains
Few Ford enthusiasts would dispute Ford's claim of "Greater Beauty,
Greater Comfort, and Greater Safety" for its 1935 models. The
narrower radiator grille lost its sharply vee'd base, and four
horizontal bars helped accentuate the 1935 model's new lower and
more streamlined appearance. In profile, the Ford windshield was
seen to be more sharply sloped than before. DeLuxe models had
bright windshield and grille trim work, as well as dual exposed
horns and twin taillights.
The DeLuxe Roadster offered here was acquired by Mr. Dunning
already restored, with good-quality paint and interior, and has
been well-maintained. He notes that he has done very little to it
except sort it properly mechanically and drive it, as it had been
correctly finished by an earlier owner. Mr. Dunning prides himself
in even his "drivers" being set up as they were built, resisting
any temptation to modify them for better drivability; like his 1933
Lincoln, the 1935 Ford was restored with its original mechanical
brakes, "and when you set them up," he notes, "they work
beautifully."
The car retains many correct original features, such as the proper
heart-shaped windshield wiper motor, difficult to acquire if
missing. Accompanying are a set of correct side curtains�nearly
new, as Mr. Dunning never drives in the rain and thus has never
been in need of them.
This is a very charming Ford that showcases the beautiful design of
the 1935 models and is ready for a new owner to enjoy on the road
next touring season.
Please note that this title is in transit.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19.