Vehicle Description
This 1939 Ford Standard Coupe loves to turn back the clock. Any
work and investments in this car have all been about keeping it
feeling like an authentic and strong cruiser. It makes for an
irresistibly sleek flathead V8 time machine.
When you find a five-window business coupe, they're usually already
turned into a hot rod. After all, these were the moonshiner
favorites that were at the bedrock of NASCAR. That was even the
initial plan for this one. But then when the owner started to see
just how vintage and authentic this one felt, he had a change of
heart. And so to find a true classic '39 business coupe is now a
rarity. But like us, you can see exactly why this one deserves to
be preserved. Ford got the style just right in 1939 with the
wind-swept grille, teardrop headlights, and full-length trim that
hooked around the front. We're told this is a full southern car,
and while there is no paperwork to prove it, the overall condition
of the body suggests it has been in good care and the right
climate. The black paint is an older respray that strikes the right
balance between a good gloss with also the right amount of age/use
to make this look like a real cruiser. And with bright chrome
bumpers, two-piece wheel covers, rubber-covered running boards,
wide whitewalls, and other sharp details, this one remains looking
quite attractive.
The tasteful tan interior has a simple classic appeal. The cloth
upholstery, smooth wood-style dash, and durable rubber flooring all
have an easy cruiser attitude where you know this was refreshed
correctly within the last 80+ years of this Ford life thus far. And
nothing ever takes away from the vintage style. You have classic
Ford gauges, a tall floor shifter, and the classic steering wheel
has the kind of grooved feel that puts you in touch with the
generations of drivers before you.
Besides the styling, Ford's Flathead is a big reason for this car's
desirability. They have a reputation for durability and proper
power that have made them a true icon of the early motoring era. So
it's nice to see the engine bay given good investment to have this
presented so authentically. And the clean and tidy style means
you're going to be ready to show it all off. But don't forget that
this car's goal is also to be a great cruiser. So you'll see some
added details, like a custom aluminum radiator that helps keep this
1930s machine running cool in modern times. The way this fires up
and runs smoothly further reaffirms how special this example is.
And the floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission gives you
full control of this V8 powerhouse.
It's rare to find a '39 Business Coupe looking this vintage
anymore, but since this one was just too nice to be a hot rod, we
bet you already know it has earned a spot in your garage. Call
today!!!
