Vehicle Description
Clean older restoration that's perfect for driving. Smooth flathead
V8, shifts well, correct Ford script whitewall tires. Restored
interior with comfortable seating and a massive trunk. An
affordable V8 Ford that does everything well.The 1941 Fords were
all-new and formed the template for the cars that would follow the
war. A longer wheelbase allowed a more spacious cabin and experts
will note this is an early production car with 3-piece front
fenders (to make repairs more economical). This car was probably
repainted 20-25 years ago but is holding up well and nothing looks
better on a Ford than basic black. The '41 still has some of the
DNA that make the '39s and '40s so popular, along with nice
additions like the marker lights on the front fenders and hidden
running boards. It's altogether sleeker in every way. Finish
quality is good and we were able to bring up a shine in the finish
that really looks great-check out the clean reflections in the
panels! Fit is good, with doors that latch easily, although like
most '41s, the hood takes a little finesse to get it to sit just
right. The chrome and stainless trim is very good, with some of it
restored and some being original equipment, and it all has a
comfortable look where nothing looks out of place. It just looks
great from any angle. The interior was probably reupholstered when
the paint was done, and it's holding up extremely well. The
corduroy-type fabric has a period-appropriate look and is
comfortable for all-day cruising. There's still a familiar rubber
mat, which is how Ford delivered them, and the original
woodgraining on the dash is in great condition. The factory wheel
is showing its age and the gauges are also circa 1941, but they all
appear to be functional, along with the accessory turn signals that
were added later. There's also a cool Stewart-Warner 'Southwind'
heater under the dash, although we haven't tested it (it's gas
fired). The business coupe is strictly a 2-seater, but the upside
is that you get a positively enormous trunk that's completely solid
and includes a full-sized spare tire assembly. Ford's 221 cubic
inch flathead V8 got a modest bump in horsepower for 1941, up to
90, but that doesn't tell the story of how much fun they are to
drive. The bubbly V8 turns over quickly and fires eagerly, settling
down into a smooth, quiet idle. On the road, there's plenty of
torque to make the coupe feel lively and with a wonderful V8 purr
coming from out back, it's a lot of fun. We don't have any details
on whether the engine has been rebuilt, but it runs great, doesn't
smoke, makes plenty of oil pressure, and generally just goes about
its business without any fuss at all. There are plenty of recent
parts under the hood, including a new fuel pump, correct
multi-colored spark plug wires, Ford script hoses, and a
reproduction wiring harness. There are no traces of flathead fever,
as it runs comfortably cool, and it's still got a 6-volt electrical
system that fires it up like it should. IF you like to drive, a
1941 Ford is a good choice. We do not believe the body has ever
been off the frame, but aside from some surface scale, the
underside is in very good condition. There's no body rot or
perforation, so no worries there. The 3-speed manual transmission
shifts well with light clutch action and thanks to 3.55 gears out
back, it's a comfortable 60 MPH cruiser and punchy around town.
Brakes are effective for the car's modest performance and the
suspension on these cars always feels agile and competent, so it's
a delight to zip around town. A newer dual exhaust system has quiet
mufflers so it never gets obnoxious and the factory steel wheels
carry hubcaps, trim rings, and correct 6.00-16 Ford script wide
whites. Flathead Fords remain some of our favorite cars, and this
handsome coupe is an affordable way to find out just how good they
are. Parts are easy to find, there's great club support, and the
look stands out at any event. And if you're the kind of guy who
carries a lot of gear, well, there aren't many cars that will do it
better than a business coupe. Call today! Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
