Vehicle Description
1947 Ford Convertible
Cruising is a social activity that primarily consists of driving a
car. Cruising can be an expression of the freedom of possessing a
driver's license. Cruising is distinguished from regular driving by
the social and recreational nature of the activity, which is
characterized by an impulsively random, often aimless course. A
popular route, (or "strip"), is often the focus of cruising.
"Cruise nights" are evenings during which cars drive slowly. A
cruise can be a meeting of car enthusiasts at a predetermined
location, organized predominantly through the internet, (in recent
times), but also largely through mobile phone, word of mouth, or
simply by a cruise being established enough that it becomes a
regular event.
For consignment, a Ford Convertible from 1947. This one is in nice
condition with snappy red paint, good chrome and a canvas top in
contrasting tan. Some newer upgrades like all new brakes and a
flathead V8 circa 1952. A 12-volt electric system upgrade and a
wonderfully designed dash and interior with plenty of shine and
bling. A classic ripe for the picking.
Exterior
Bathed in pristine deep red, you could just dive in and go for a
scuba adventure in this paint. All the trimmings are nicely
restored to their original chrome glory and all glass and even the
tan canvas top is near perfect. A split front windshield, dual
searchlights, well minded gaps, and rounded fenders abound. On the
slab sides are some trim spears on the mid section of the fenders
and the rocker. A rear glass window is within the convertible, and
it's up and down was a breeze, (particularly when it is put down!).
A nicely curved rounded trunk line melts into the rear quarters and
supports small oval tail lighting on each side. 15-inch polished
Astroblade wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Plenty of stretched red velour backs shiny chromed cranks and
handles and gives us a preview of what is to grace your eyes before
you slip inside. Doing so reveals a very shiny red and chromed
dash, complete with dual round large gauges flanking a central
ribbed chromed speaker cover, and radio below. Nice rectangular
gauges are in front of the steering wheel, which has retained its
originality, and has a beautiful chromed horn ring in the center.
Under the dash, a custom fabricated red velour covered vertical
panel reaches for the dash and houses 4 aftermarket gauges. Also
noted is an aftermarket tachometer now firmly mounted on top of the
dash. Seats are finely recovered in overstuffed red velour and
present in split rounded back bench form in front. In back a wide
bench stretches form side covered red velour panel to panel. Red
carpet covers the floors, and with all the vertical stitching
between the folds, and vertical chrome trimmings on the dash, this
interior presents like a finely tailored red Zoot Suit.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, within a fully restored engine bay painted nice and
red, is a 1952 239ci Flathead V8. It's topped with a single
2-barrel carburetor and has a 3-speed manual transmission on back.
This engine is looking great with some shiny chrome add-ons, red
paint, and like new hoses and blue wiring.
Undercarriage
All underneath shows us an X frame setup, nicely painted black, and
slightly patina. Transverse leaf spring suspension for the rear,
and a transverse leaf spring front suspension along with newly
added coil over shocks is working just flawlessly. Upfront new disc
brakes and lines have replaced the drums and on back the drums have
been retained both being of the power variety. Glass pack style
exhaust is in dual presentation, snaking its way rearward to
chromed tips.
Drive-Ability
As with all the cars we have had the pleasure to adorn our halls,
and I have had the pleasure to drive them all. This one fired right
up and was off with a whoosh. It handles just fab, accelerates as
one would expect, and handles fine. The top down, radio on and
cruising in the sun I was just like a 1940's gangster rolling down
the highway with ease and style. Note the odometer is
nonfunctional.
A very nicely preserved and tastefully added to restoration and
classic Ford, and it's a convertible!
VIN DECODE
799A2007184
799A-Deluxe V8
2007184-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.