Vehicle Description
1948 Ford Super Deluxe
Excerpt from the Foreword section of original owner's manual...
"The fact that you are the owner of a new Ford car is, in itself,
an indication that you have a keen appreciation of a well-designed,
carefully manufactured automobile. It has been designed to perform
faithfully for many thousands of miles, and Ford Motor Company has
the utmost confidence that this car will fulfill your
expectations." I think this wraps it up nicely!
For consignment a 1948 version of a Super Deluxe which is in very
nice condition. Our consigner has owned this car twice, and the
second time was so happy to get it back and regretted selling it
the first time. Now unable to drive it anymore, wants to put into
the capable hands of another to enjoy. Nicely restored with some
patina, a few scratches but look at them as signs of use and
enjoyment...who cares to trailer a car everywhere?
Exterior
Our consigner saw this California car in a magazine article and
began negotiations with the owner. Successful, the car was shipped
to upstate New York. We see a nice application of many gallons of
maroon paint, well worked bulbous steel panels, straight and true,
and plenty of well-preserved trim spears, bumpers, badging, and
brite-work. Slight hints of some rust forming around the front hood
badge, but otherwise rust free. In 1948 fenders still protruded
from the main body, and a running board became a flared rocker, but
the curved steel styling remained, and it would be a few more years
until the fenders would melt into the bodies. Maroon steel wheels
sport chrome trim rings, and dog dish hub caps, and are wrapped in
wide whites all around. Noted a few scratches on the passenger rear
quarter near the rear bumper.
Interior
Very nice vertical stitched and tactile broadcloth in a mixture of
light and dark gray covers the door panels, with just a hint of
carpet on the bottom. Nice shiny knobs and handles are in this
tactile field of broadcloth. Turning our attention to the seats we
note the same broadcloth making up the seats, which are bolstered
in shiny gray vinyl to add some edging to the front split bench and
rear bench seats. The upholstery is just beautiful in this car.
Matching gray metal with almost as much chrome put over it, the
dash front is like the car was originally built in the art deco
style. 2 large round gauges in the form of a clock and speedometer
flank a center located radio and chromed speaker cover. On the
driver's side are 4 rectangular gauges with a black dot pattern on
a white field, then some gold accenting has been added. They just
don't make use of color like this anymore. An original bakelite
steering wheel fronts the dash and the center badge in it is to die
for, all in gold and Ford badged glory. Nice gray carpet and tight
headliner about above and below.
Drivetrain
A 239ci flathead V8 showing beautiful patina has a 2-barrel Holley
94 Model 59 carburetor which is protected by an oil bath air
cleaner. A 3-speed manual transmission is on the back, as a 3.78
gear ratio brings up the rear.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust, some road dirt, and some nice patina cover a
solid foundation with no structural damage seen. Transverse leaf
springs make up the suspension all around as do drum brakes. Blue
glass pack mufflers give this car a melodious exhaust sound.
Drive-Ability
With a new electric fuel pump, this car starts right up, and runs
very smoothly. It shifts easily, and turns on a dime, as well is a
great cruiser. 60 MPH is certainly attainable, and a comfortable
interior lead to a pleasurable experience with the test drive.
Certainly not perfect, but a nice presentation from a car
originally restored in California several years ago. Its luster has
been maintained, and the interior is very tactile and visually
beautiful, particularly the dash with its use of great color
combos. A turn key car, ready to be enjoyed by another proud
owner.
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.