Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very rare 1937 Ford
Model #78 DeLuxe Phaeton 5 passenger 4 Door 221 CID V8 Convertible.
The final year of the Ford Phaeton was the following year, 1938,
and this is one of only 3,723 built that penultimate year of 1937
with very few known to be remaining in existence today!Beautiful
amp; very striking older restoration1 of only 3,723 Deluxe Phaetons
built in 37Highly sought-after Phaeton model by Ford
enthusiastsFinished in factory colors and accompanied with side
curtains221 cid V-8 flathead engine, 85 HP, three-speed manual
transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with transverse
semi-elliptic leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes,
rear-wheel drive; wheelbase: 112"Ford, more than any other
automaker, continued to produce open cars into the thirties, even
as sedans and coupes took more and more of the market. During the
period, open cars with glass side windows, cabriolets and
convertible sedans, gained market share at the expense of roadsters
and Phaetons, but Ford kept the fully open cars in production. The
last Ford roadster was built in 1937, and, perhaps surprisingly,
the Phaeton lasted only one year longer. As befit their nature,
open cars were offered only in the DeLuxe model line in 1938.This
1937 DeLuxe Phaeton is one of 3,723 built that year, the rarest of
that years body styles apart from the Roadster, and is equipped
with the early 21-stud 221 CID V-8 engine with a 3 speed manual
transmission backed by a 3.78:1 differential. The car has its
original 'Bright Coach Maroon' factory color paint and is rust free
throughout with all the body contours correct, door gaps are even,
and the doors shut well. The interior had been reupholstered in
Brown with matching door panels and carpets and is complemented by
the iconic banjo steering wheel and a stem-wind clock in the glove
box door. A taupe canvas top nicely completes the motif and the
undercarriage is exceedingly clean and rust free. The original
wheels are fitted with whitewall tires accented with original
spider hubcaps and trim rings. The spare wheel rests in it's
original trunk location.As previously stated the '37 Deluxe Phaeton
is one of the rarest of any Fords built with reportedly only very
few left in existence today. This is the last year for no pillars
between the doors. Solid front axle and live rear axle with
transverse semi-elliptical leaf springs. 4 wheel mechanical drum
breaks. The wheelbase measure some 112".In 1937, Ford adopted an
all-steel construction for its closed bodies while still offering a
variety of open car options. The all-new 1937 models showed
evidence of the new streamlined look, which grabbed the publics
attention and sold quite well. The headlamps were now tastefully
incorporated into the front fenders for the first time, the grille
was stretched and sloped backward, and fine horizontal bars
decorated the front end and hood sides. The result was some of the
best-looking cars of the decade. Out of the some-750,000 Fords
built in 1937, just a scant 3,723 were Deluxe Phaetons, making them
a rare breed indeed.The Phaeton remains one of the most
sought-after early Ford V-8 body styles, and this example retains
those beautiful curves and lines thanks to a restoration of both
the exterior and interior. Finished in its factory paint color of
'Bright Coach Maroon' with a Tan canvas top, the exterior color
flows nicely into the interior where it meets the correct Brown
upholstery. Finishing the classy look, it comes with Ford accessory
artillery wheels and a set of period-correct wide whitewall tires.
Along with the newfound joy the next owner will experience when
purchasing this rare Ford, a full set of side curtains, boot cover,
and fender skirts are also included. Powered by a 221-cubic-inch
85-horsepower flathead V-8 engine, this beautiful Phaeton is backed
by a classic three-speed manual transmission. Always looked after,
since its finished restoration, this rare and desirable Phaeton
runs smoothly and performs well, making this Ford an ideal car to
take out on an afternoon drive.The one of the last of the last,
this car truly represents the end of an era and is an exceptional
example and a very nice running car for the Ford enthusiast or any
pre war period classic car collector.