Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this original southern California amp; older restoration
example of this 1948 Ford Deluxe 2 Door 3 passenger Business Coupe
with the legendary Ford 239 L-head V8 flathead engine matched to
the 3 speed manual transmission and with an older but still very
presentable 'Rotunda Gray' repaint and with a beautifully restored
original type broadcloth interior and with an upgraded 12 volt
system and 16" bias ply tires on it's original wheels with optional
wheel trim rings with hubcaps and sidewall discs.Ford Motor Company
introduced its DeLuxe Ford line in 1938 as an upscale alternative
to bridge the gap between its base Standard model and luxury
Lincoln offerings. The 'Deluxe' name was used intermittently before
and after this to specify an upscale trim, but the 'DeLuxe Ford'
line was differentiated as a separate 'marque within a marque' with
separate styling and pricing through 1940. During 1939, Ford had
five lines of cars: Ford, De Luxe Ford, Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr,
and Lincoln. After the war, this was simplified to Ford, Mercury,
and Lincoln. As Mercury sales progressed, the DeLuxe approach was
eventually cancelled.This was one of the sweetest rides you could
buy in 1948. Imagine the looks back in the day, to drive a sporty
luxury coupe and these prestigious Ford Coupe Deluxe models were
all of that and more. The fastback 2 door sedan models were
reminiscent of the aerodynamic coupes of the 1930's and came in
either Deluxe or Super Deluxe trim versions. Ford made virtually no
changes for the 1948 model cars.The car boasts the standard array
of gauges in a beautiful period metallic Art Deco theme instrument
panel and the car came with the optional factory electric clock
amp; heater amp; air cleaner amp; oil filter! The car has been
reupholstered with the correct broadcloth interior and sits on new
16" bias ply tires. Moving this handsome car is an original 239 cu
in Flathead V8 which is mated to its original standard column shift
3 speed manual transmission which featured synchronized second and
third gears. This rare Ford will still run down the road at freeway
speeds with no hesitation, she has no wobbles or creaks.This
particular example was restored some years ago by its long time
southern California owner in the period correct 'Rotunda Gray'
color which is still very striking along with its matching wheels
with Deluxe hubcaps. The restored wool broadcloth tan interior is
also in absolutely exceptional condition throughout. The car boasts
all of it's original 'Henry Ford' steel body and has a new
radiator, new front brakes and cylinders and machined drums. The
floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are
completely solid and rust-free and the car has no signs of any
accidents. The original factory undercoating was actually recently
removed to reveal the car's original Ford red oxide primer on the
floor pans and undercarriage! All the chromework was also restored
and the original tire with it's jack is in the trunk. The car has
been upgraded to the 12 volt system and the car's Flathead 239 c.i
95HP V8 engine is extremely strong and this particular car drives
magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day car a run for it's money! This is a rare opportunity to own a
great daily driving example of a very striking 1948 Ford DeLuxe 2
Door 3 passenger Business Coupe; and although obviously not a
concourse example, this is definitely a car you can show and be
proud of, an undisputedly very rare, highly desirable, collectible
and unabused example of a virtually all original stock '48 Ford.
These high quality luxury cars were built to be able to complete
long distances both quickly, powered by Ford's larger version of
it's faithful flathead V8, and in the utmost of luxury!In summary
this is one very desirable all American classic car for any classic
American car enthusiast or Ford collector to add to his collection,
a very honest stock and unabused example of a 1948 Ford 2 Door
Deluxe Business Coupe and a sure-fire investment that's sure to
appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector or
Ford enthusiast!