Vehicle Description
1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Excerpt from the Foreword section of the original owner's manual...
"The fact that you are the owner of a new Ford car is, in itself,
an indication that you have a keen appreciation of a well-designed,
carefully manufactured automobile. It has been designed to perform
faithfully for many thousands of miles, and Ford Motor Company has
the utmost confidence that this car will fulfill your
expectations." I think this wraps it up nicely!
For consignment, a 1948 version of a Super Deluxe which is in rough
but complete condition. A barn find with a mostly solid body, a
rough interior, and an intact drivetrain. Are you feeling the rat
rod vibes that I am?
Please Note: This car is sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY***
Exterior
We see a weather worn and patinaed finish in black paint, well worn
bulbous steel panels, and plenty of preserved but aged trim spears,
bumpers, badging, and brite-work. Hints of underlying rust are
appearing as drip stains from the trimming on the vertical surfaces
and heavy surface rust is showing through the paint on the hood,
trunk, fender tops and roof. Invasive rust is starting to take over
the rockers, lower fenders and doors, but considering the age, it's
not really that bad. In 1948, the fenders still protruded from the
main body, and a running board became a flared rocker, but the
curved steel styling remained, and it would be a few more years
until the fenders would melt into the bodies. Black 16-inch steel
wheels sport chrome trim rings, and surface rusted dog dish hub
caps, and are wrapped in blackwall radials all around.
Interior
Torn, soiled and wrinkled light blue vinyl covers the door panels
witha worn and shredded armrest showing on both sides and patinaed
black steel sills above Shiny actuators and handles are in this
tactile field of vinyl. Turning our attention to the seats we note
soiled and stained striped broadcloth making up the seats, which
are bolstered in gray vinyl to add some edging to the front split
bench and rear bench seats. The upholstery is in dire need of
recovering. Well preserved gray metal and cracked ivory padding
covers the dash and plenty of chrome is on the dash front as the
car was originally built in the art deco style. 2 large round
gauges in the form of a clock and speedometer flank a center
located radio and speaker cover. On the driver's side are 4
rectangular gauges with a black dot pattern on a white field, then
some gold accenting has been added. They just don't make use of
color like this anymore. An original bakelite steering wheel fronts
the dash and is missing the center horn button/badge. A few
remnants of carpet are still on the floor with the majority
removed, exposing the surface rusted steel below. Up top a
broadcloth headliner hangs in shreds.
Drivetrain
A 239ci flathead V8 showing heavy patina has a 2-barrel Holley 94
Model 59 carburetor which is protected by an oil bath air cleaner.
A 3-speed manual transmission is on the back, as a 3.78 gear ratio
brings up the rear. Some newer ignition wiring is noted along with
newer spark plugs.
Undercarriage
Heavy surface rust, some road dirt, and some nice patina cover a
solid foundation with the structural damage seen being heavy
invasive rust on the inner rockers. Transverse leaf springs make up
the suspension all around as do drum brakes. Surface rusted exhaust
with a newermuffler is noted along with a newer fuel tank.
Certainly not perfect, but overall a very solid presentation from
an unrestored barn find car. It's patined luster holds a certain
charm one can not achieve with even today's technology of faux
aging. Complete, but in need of some TLC and after the job is
finished you'll be able to sit back and admire your hard work as
gaggles of onlookers gawk in awe.
Please Note: This car is sold on a BILL OF SALE ONLY***
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.