Vehicle Description
1935 Ford Model 48 Tudor Deluxe
The Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8 powered Model 40A, the
company's main product. This 1935 Ford's combination of price,
practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival
Chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold. A
thorough refresh on the popular V8 powered Ford. The four-cylinder
Model A engine was no longer offered, leaving just the 221ci V8 to
power every Ford car and truck.
This consignment, a 1935 Ford Model 48 with a mere 3 owners, a
rebuilt in 2004 engine, a paint job performed in the 60's and is
definitely worth a look, as it's a great running classic in great
condition that has been well maintained. With timeless styling and
thanks to exterior lighting upgrades this classic can now be driven
anywhere.
Exterior
A very attractive dark green paint, which was sprayed sometime in
the 1960's, holds up nicely on all panels which are straight and
have well minded gaps. Some flaws are noted in the paint and
include cracking, crazing, and touch ups. A nice V shaped slanted
out on the bottom vertical ribbed grille is in the center of bullet
style headlights, round open-ended horns on either side, driving
and signal lights. A curved bumper is below and shows nicely with
bumperettes and even a thin chrome overriders. For 1935 Ford began
the process of integrating the fenders with the hood cowl, a
feature which this car is showing nicely. Nicely curved bars hang
from the doors and have shiny mirrors atop of these bars. Door
handles are nicely preserved, and running boards are covered with
black rubber. Up top, keeping with the available technology of the
time, a black texture finish vinyl insert is seen covering the
center of the roof. A humpback design for the trunk which shows
nicely chromed latches on either side. A metal encased spare tire
is mounted below the trunk lid and is flanked by signal lights on
stalks and sporting round chrome bezels integrated into the rear
fenders. Below, an eyebrow curved bumper frames the bottom of the
rear of this car and presents nicely. Light Green Kelsey Hayes wire
wheels with a V8 chromed hub cap, are wrapped by wide whites all
around. Per our consignors' notes, all of the lighting has been
converted to LED.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we have plenty of saddle vinyl covering
the doors with a thin band of carpeting below. Peering in we note a
pair of low back bucket seats are covered in a knitted plaid vinyl
covers overtop of the original light camel mohair. Another cover
appears on the long rear bench seat which has armrests mounted on
the mohair side panels. We note Art Deco ball styled ashtrays also
on the rear panels. A nice taupe metal dash fronts the passenger
seating, and has the original gauges within it, and is fronted by a
nice polished bakelite rimmed banjo style steering wheel in chrome
and black. Black indoor/outdoor carpet covers the front floors and
in the rear, we see plush camel tan medium pile carpeting. A tan
mohair headliner hangs above and shows with some discoloration and
water staining.
Drivetrain
Lifting the twin side cowling reveals the original 221ci flathead
V8 which was completely rebuilt in 2004 and has logged a mere 1,535
miles since. All is looking good with nicely presenting heads and
single 2bbl carburetor sits atop under the oil bath air cleaner. We
note a 12-volt conversion has been done and along with a full fluid
change. A 3-speed manual transmission is on back which sends power
to a 4.11 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Solid but patinaed with a liberal coating of surface rust on most
of the components. The frame, flooring and all body hangers are
accounted for and structurally sound. New kingpins have been
installed as well as all new mechanical drum brakes to bring this
car to a whoa! Transverse leaf springs give a comfortable ride from
both front and rear suspensions. Headers are seen feeding Smithy's
mufflers in a dual exhaust arrangement and things are all buttoned
up and ready for the road down here.
Drive-Ability
Thanks to the rebuild this car started right up and on the test
track performed nicely. All was solid with steering and brakes, and
functions were functioning!
Save for some flaws in the 55 plus year old paint job, the body is
in great shape on this car. The lines and other chrome trimmings
are good, as well as it having clear delamination free glass
installed. There are also some new, used and NOS uninstalled parts
that will come with this car, enough so that a pickup truck will
need to be used to haul them all. The total package of a great
looker and a great driver, awaiting you in our Hallowed Halls.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.