Vehicle Description
1941 Ford Tudor Deluxe
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 Tudor Deluxe sedan which has been in the
current consignor's family for the past 20 years. Wearing what our
consignor believes to be a single repaint, this 3 owner, 2 family
car is one for the ages with great looks, stylish chrome and a
clean interior. However, our consignor notes that there is an
antifreeze leak into the crankcase and even though it will run on
starting fluid, at this time the crankcase has been drained. All in
all, flaws aside, a nicely designed version right out of 1941!
Exterior
Draped in black, this steel slabbed Ford produced Deluxe has most
of all its original trimmings and is looking simply fab with a
consignor believed single repaint draping the body. In 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 overall
design. A hinged on the back hood with some curved edges, a bulbous
badged front section, and a rounded trunk frame with an oval rear
window above as well as a central passenger compartment which
utilizes square doors which sport belt line trim spears. A flared
rocker is seen at the bottom that flows right to the running board.
On all 4 corners are the standard 16-inch black painted steel
wheels sporting moon caps in the center with blue Ford scripting.
Wide white walls for all corners are the standard fare for this
Deluxe which make it absolutely super!
Interior
Clean tan broadcloth abounds on the interior, noted on the door
panels, headliner, and bench seats that appear as nearly new and
hardly sat in. A wood burl finished metal dash in Art Nouveau
style, houses the instruments, some chrome trim, and a non-working
clock. A huge cream bakelite insert makes up the center of the dash
stretching from side to side and down below is an under dash
heater. This is fronted by an original contrasting gray/cream
steering wheel. Similar maroon bakelite knobs can be seen
throughout the dash and attached to the column. These knobs control
the choke, throttle, headlamps, foglamps, heater and of course the
defroster. Clean sandy tan carpet covers the rear flooring and
under the seats, while up front a clean black provides footing for
the front seat passengers.
Drivetrain
Flipping the hinged hood, we see in the restored engine bay, quite
possibly the original 221ci flathead V8 which presents as an older
restoration. It has a 2-barrel rebuilt carburetor atop, and a
3-speed manual transmission on back which sends power to the 3.78
geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
An X frame with only surface rust firmly supports lightly patinaed
and surface rusted floor pans and stock style exhaust in single
piped form. Body hangers are rust free and it is definitely an all
solid undercarriage environment. Transverse leaf springs for both
the front and rear suspension and mechanical drum brakes are on all
4 corners.
Drive-Ability
Unfortunately due to the aforementioned internal coolant leak and
lack of oil in the crankcase no attempt to start this prewar skate
was made. Our consignor states that the car will fire up and run on
starting fluid but has been in dry storage covered up since
2008
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 and still shiny after all those years. Well maintained by
a loving consigner and his family for the last 20 years, but sadly
it is time to do other bucket list things in retirement, so
advantage YOU! Now get cracking on a fix for that leaky mill, or
maybe create yourself your own little street rod with some
ingenuity and some wrenching.
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.
