Vehicle Description
Well-built hot rods at this price and with these killer looks don't
last very long here at Streetside Classics. This 1939 Ford Tudor
Sedan has all the right ingredients wrapped in a steel package that
delivers a modern driving experience inside a vintage shape. With a
strong 350 V8 crate motor, 4-wheel disc brakes, a comfortable A/C
interior, and that head-turning flame paint job, this dialed-in
streetrod is ready to rumble some windows for years to come.
The fastback shape of the Tudor sedan is almost the ideal cruiser,
with a spacious back seat and able to accommodate all the creature
comforts you'd need for a cross country trip. It's also incredibly
handsome, with great proportions and that iconic 1938 Ford nose
(remember that the Standard models used the previous year's Deluxe
sheetmetal and trim) that endures decade after decade. Although
Henry Ford was not a fan of red paint, mostly because it was
expensive, this car sizzles in bright red urethane, capped off with
those killer flames up front and pinstripe work throughout. With
professionally finished bodywork that offers good gaps and a great
fitting hood, this is a beauty that's ready to enjoy with only
20,119 miles since the build. Many of the original details remain,
from the cool teardrop-shaped headlights with integrated turn
signals, to the iconic original blue-dot taillights that you can
find on just about every rod that ISN'T a 1939 Ford. It even
carries a few goodies like chrome bumpers, modern side mirrors, and
blacked-out aluminum running boards. No chopped top, no
french-work, no shaved emblems, just a handsome original design
complimented by quality workmanship and a little added spice.
The interior certainly got a major makeover several years ago,
starting with acres of brown tweed and vinyl on just about every
surface. Bucket seats allow easy access to the full-sized bench in
back, so this is definitely hot-rodding, family style, although
with such nice work you're going to be thinking twice about putting
the kids in there. Neatly bound carpets and custom-made door panels
mix luxury with old-school custom design, while original handles
keep it in touch with its origins. The original dash is still
there, heavily massaged without losing the spirit of the original,
and now housing a dual set of big TPI Tech gauges just ahead of the
leather-wrapped billet steering wheel, along with a set of modern
toggles and switches centered inside. A/C was cleverly integrated
below and a tilt column makes it easy to do long-distance tours
without getting tired. A modern head unit with a back-up camera
installed certainly helps with the cruising and the way they've
kept the interior relatively lowkey gives it an upscale look that
still looks and feels fresh years later. That's not easy to do.
This sleek fastback also offers a spacious and neatly upholstered
trunk space, complete with an access panel to the spare tire and
battery.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch GM crate motor driving a 700R4
4-speed automatic and a limited-slip 10-bolt rear end filled with
highway friendly 3.08 gears. There are a lot of slick dress-up
parts in the engine bay, matching the quality and details found
throughout the car, including a long Edelbrock air cleaner and
matching valve covers. Topped with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor
and intake manifold, and sparked by an MSD ignition, the motor
fires with ease and runs very strong. The driving experience has
been upgraded with a Camaro-style front end, a reinforced frame,
and a beefed-up rear end, along with power steering and Wilwood
power 4-wheel disc brakes, so it tracks down the road like a cruise
missile and stops on a dime. The glasspack-style dual exhaust
underneath sounds absolutely sinister, while slightly staggered
American Racing Torque Thrust II polished wheels wearing 215/60/15
front and 225/70/15 rear BFGoodrich white-letter radials finish the
look perfectly.
You know this gorgeous Ford is ready to enjoy, and it looks slick.
The paint is a head-turner, the interior retains a lot of
old-school flavor, and the mechanicals sound great and deliver
impressive performance. This is a dialed-in rod that's very
aggressively priced. If you love fat fender Fords, you can scarcely
do better than this. Call today!
