Vehicle Description
There are just certain body styles that seem to be timeless, no
matter how they're built. Most of them are Fords, from the '32
roadsters, to the '34 3-window coupes, to cars like this steel body
1941 Ford coupe. Built several years ago, the great Ford shape just
never goes out of style, and when you build a rod, it's almost
impossible to go wrong when you start with one of these.
Although there are now companies building fiberglass bodies with
chopped tops and laid back windshields, this one remains pretty
much as they designed it back in 1941. OK, sure, they had a lot
more chrome and trim on the cars back then, but the details are
pure pre-war art-deco cool. The headlights were frenched, the nose
was shaved, and the trunk lid was smoothed and treated to a
recessed license plate frame, but you can still spot this one from
a mile away and still know what it is. Workmanship is very good,
and the panels line up well, from the big pointed hood to the
doors, to that clamshell trunk lid, which can be notoriously
difficult to fit. There was undoubtedly a lot of time invested in
block sanding the panels before any of the custom mixed Strawberry
metallic paint was sprayed, and the end result is a straight, clean
coupe that arguably looks better in person that it does in photos.
It's finished off with some traditional pinstripe work that's just
enough to add an accent without becoming the focal point of the
whole car, which isn't always easy to do.
The nicely stitched interior provides first-class accommodations
for two. The twin bucket seats have been covered in gray leather
upscale look, and there's a custom center console between them,
which is functional as well as comfortable. Door panels have been
stitched to match, and a new headliner was created overhead, giving
the inside of this coupe a bright, airy feel. The original steel
dash has been retained and painted to match the body, and the wide
band of trim also features Dakota Digital gauges that come to life
when you turn the key. The tilt steering column features a modern
wheel, and you've undoubtedly already noticed that this car carries
power windows and A/C, which make it a fantastic highway cruiser.
An AM/FM/CD stereo offers speakers throughout the cabin, and even
seat belts have been added front and rear to make it safe. In back,
the trunk has been upholstered to match, and will hold a weeks'
worth of luggage, making this exactly the kind of rod you'll want
to drive cross-country.
You won't have any worries on a journey like that either, thanks to
a respected 5.0 liter EFI engine from a Mustang, a powerplant
that's legendary for its reliability and power. These engines have
already proven themselves to be strong, easy to service, and if you
want upgrades, they're just a phone call away. The radiator is a
massive brass and copper assembly with a fan shroud that will keep
this warmed-over small block cool on the hottest days. Shorty
headers feed a true dual exhaust system that sounds potent, but not
overpowering on the road. Underneath, there's a color-matched frame
featuring a Mustang II style front suspension, front disc brakes,
and a rack-and-pinion steering system. An 3-speed automatic
transmission handles the gear changes, and feeds a rugged
color-matched 9-inch rear hanging on a set of leaf springs. Cool
Budnik billet aluminum wheels accentuate the stance and carry
195/65/15 front and 215/70/15 rear tires.
Nicely finished and built to cruise, this 1941 Ford coupe is able
to drive effortlessly across the country, and still draw eyes at
the local cruise-in. A nice car at a great price. Call now!