Vehicle Description
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible
Touted as an affordable car for the masses, with every part
starting from raw steel to the rubber tires, produced within the
confines of the massive Ford plant, the Super Deluxe offered a
smooth ride, touted a large interior, and hydraulic brakes, all at
a very affordable price. Some of this may have been true, and some
not, but it sold cars, and that was the bottom line in 1941.
For consignment, a 1941 Super Deluxe convertible looking the part
with its rounded lines accented by thin chrome trimmings and two
rows of it! A 221ci flathead V8 and a black canvas convertible top
that works very smoothly electrically. A fine example gracing our
North hallway and maybe even an upgrade to the main showroom. These
cars tend to move all over the Hallowed Halls of the Classic Auto
Mall, and I for one want this one front and center.
Exterior
All in excellent condition, maroon paint covers all the steel
panels that are fairly straight and true. The accessory bumper
guards and wings, fender moldings, door handles, grille, light
bezels, and window trims are all in good to excellent condition and
shine brightly. Super Deluxe style, the barrel shaped vertical
ribbed V Grille with its two flanking side panels looks shiny and
unmarred. Rounded lines with bulbous fenders now with just a very
small running board, we are moving into the modern era of the next
car look as to the overall design genre. A hinged on the back hood
with some curved edges, and a bulbous badged front section and a
rounded trunk with a clear glass rear window for the black canvas
roof just above. We see a central passenger compartment which
utilizes square doors and is adorned with belt line trim spears.
Also noted are some snazzy thin fender trimmings that wrap around
the back and front quarters. A flared rocker is seen at the bottom.
On the back is a long sloping trunk lid with another shiny chrome
bumper with guards and wings just below and tall thin rectangle
tail lights on the rear fenders. On all 4 corners are the standard
16-inch maroon painted steel wheels sporting moon caps in the
center with Ford logo badging and bright shiny trim rings. Wide
white walls for all corners are the standard fare for this Deluxe
which is just Super!
Interior
Complimenting red artificial leather covers the interior seating
and is correct for the period. The same material covers the door
panels, and all Bakelite knobs as well as chromed cranks are there
and accounted for. Fronting this duo of benches is a nicely done
wood grained dash with cream Bakelite trim. The original steering
wheel also in Bakelite is in excellent condition. Red carpet covers
all floors and is stain free and fluffy all the while being
protected in the front by an all encompassing tan rubber mat and
the underside of the canvas top is excellent. A note on the trunk
as it is paneled with painted pressed board and has a rubber lining
that sits in front of a new spare tire.
Drivetrain
Flipping the hinged hood, we see in the restored engine bay, a
221ci flathead V8 which our decoder states is correct for this car.
As is the 1-barrel carburetor feeding it, and the 3-speed manual
transmission on back. This setup is a 6-volt electrical system. A
newer aluminum radiator fronts the mill, and the rear axle weighs
in at a 3.54 ratio.
Undercarriage
An X frame with only surface rust firmly supports the black steel
patina finished floor pans and surface exhaust in single form. Body
hangers are rust free and it is definitely an all-solid
undercarriage environment. Providing the ride are transverse leaf
springs for the front and rear suspension which work with drum
brakes on all 4 corners. Very nicely done down here.
Drive-Ability
She started right up, and on the test track had solid acceleration
and bias free braking. Steering was smooth and shifting was the
same. All other functions were working as they should but we
noticed a soft brake pedal and a slight tap from the engine that
went away once we achieved operating temperature.
In keeping most of its original charm, we see an overall very good
condition automobile, with that fab grille! Much of the original
trimmings and steel panels have been retained and the paint is
excellent, still shiny after all those years showing no battle
scars. It is time to do another bucket list thing in retirement, so
advantage YOU! Come and get it!
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.
