Vehicle Description
1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe
In 1941, Ford introduced a heavily updated version of its
bestselling sedan, but the onset of WW2 meant that production was
halted in the interest of wartime production. The design was
resumed after the war and a 1946 model was introduced with updated
styling and was very similar to the earlier cars. 1948 was the last
year for the body style, and the car was a great seller and the
cars have become more popular in recent years.
Classic Auto Mall is pleased to present this very nice 1948 Ford
2-Door Coupe for your consideration. This car is in wonderful
condition inside and out, with excellent Red paint and shiny chrome
trim. The exterior features nice detailing and rides on wide Cooper
Cobra radial tires. The interior is a custom cloth and is very
clean, with interesting Dolphin instrumentation and original
trim.
Exterior
Retaining all the original body panels, we see a beautiful long
hood flanked by large fenders that house chrome bezeled headlights,
a big horizontal ribbed FORD grille, and a curved bumper. All this
is in excellent condition. Moving rearward, we note straight door
panel with a slight flair at the bottom, and a stainless trim piece
along the bottom. Going from the hood to the rear across the doors
is another straight pointed belt line trim in excellent shiny
condition. Another trim piece wraps around the middle of the
fenders, and halts at each door adding to the shapely curve of the
fenders. A split windshield with awesome chrome trim and 2 sets of
chromed mirrors flank both sides and attach to the doors. Bringing
up the bulbous rear, is an oval rear window, a large curved trunk
and two protruding long oval taillights. Dual exhaust peek out from
the curved rear bumper. As are all exterior surfaces paint is very
glossy and dent free.
Interior
The dash in beautiful black with loads of art deco styled chrome
houses two large round Dolphin aftermarket instruments a tach and a
speedometer. These are flanked by a glovebox on the passenger side,
and 4 Dolphin circular gauges on the left of the speedo. In the
center we see an aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette Radio with vertical
ribbed chrome speaker enclosure above. Fronting the dash is an
original steering wheel complete with Ford V8 logo in gold field in
the center. Nicely sculpted tweed red seat inserts are bordered by
smooth gray vinyl. Seatbelts in bucket form are in the front, and a
stitched bench in the rear. Headliner is tight, and nice deep dark
red carpet floods the floors. A tall shifter sits proudly in the
center in front of a custom-made center console.
Drivetrain
Within a like new engine bay sits a 302ci V8 and it is attached to
a 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine sports shiny chromed
Ford Racing valve covers, and a chromed air cleaner top with
engraved flames.
Undercarriage
Overall the passage of time shows wear, but all surfaces are rust
free and structurally sound. A dull shine prevails, and all appears
to be mechanically sound underneath, with power disc brakes in
front and rear power drums. A mustang 2 front end suspension, and
coil-over and 4-link are on the rear. A Flowmaster exhaust snakes
its way rearward and emanated from headers.
Drive-Ability
Starts quickly, runs great, smooth ride. What would be expected
from a car restored to this level.
Take a 48 Ford, work the panels until they are perfect, then polish
all the chrome and stainless that will adorn the car, pop in a
302ci mill, automatic transmission, and painstakingly restore the
interior to a new modern version with buckets and seat belts, and
my friends you have a super cool, art deco styled fender, but no
running boarded, classic "rod" if you will, that will enable you to
travel in style and comfort, while enjoying the vintage aspect of
this fine example, fully restored and rebuilt. Classic Auto Mall is
where it is, and you can get in on the game right here!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.