Vehicle Description
1937 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan
Ford was the world's first "green" company. Although probably not
in the sense that you're thinking. From the outset, Ford used
animal waste to power its American and British plants until 1939.
Who knows, if it hadn't become so successful, they might have
continued the practice. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were total
bros. Lots of geniuses become besties, if only because it's hard to
relate to people who aren't quite so tack-sharp as you are. Ford
and Edison were lifelong friends who owned neighboring vacation
properties in Florida, and when Edison died - and this is more than
a little weird, we'll admit - Ford actually captured his dying
breaths in a test tube.
Nowadays you can't be too sentimental, You best bet's a true baby
blue Continental. Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk It's
still rock and roll to me"...and for consignment we give you a barn
find in 1937 Tudor Humpback diamond in the rough. Rust and ravages
of time have taken their toll on this Ford Humpback example, but
with careful hands and some commitment financially, it can become
your dream car. Think of all the possibilities, and if you have
nothing else to do, you will be occupied for a bit of time.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Mismatched gray panels show on this example, which still shows its
beautiful teardrop headlights and V styled ribbed vertical grille
and surprisingly little to no exterior rust. The beaked hood
remains painted in well patinaed factory Ford Gull Gray. Some
surface rust and uneven applications of body filler is noted on the
front and rear front rounded fenders and worn running boards are
seen connecting them. A darker shade of gray takes over for the
roof and iconic humpback rear. All glass is intact with minimal
clouding. Keeping this pre-war skate on the ground black steel
16-inch wheels wrapped in dry rotted and cracked wide white.
Interior
In Gestalt theory we can maintain the whole is something else, or
different than the sum of its parts. This car contradicts that
theory as the interior is intact and complete but suffering the
ravages of the last 86 years. The basics are there, but in the end,
when you've put the time into this, you will have a whole that is
more than the sum of its current parts. Camel tan mohair, torn and
showing the seat stuffing, covers both the front buckets and
expansive rear bench. Mohair covered armrests are attached to the
rear side panels, all flanking the bench. Up front, a now surface
rust and painted steel dash holds the antique cream factory gauges
along with a few knobs and pulls. In front of the passenger is a
glovebox, sans its door. Moving downward we spot an added heater
assembly hanging just above the surface rusted steel flooring. We
note that the heel/toe steel sections have been removed allowing
you to view the ground with ease. Turning our heads skyward gives
us a view of the torn and tattered hanging mohair headliner.
Drivetrain
A V8 with 221 cubes and possibly original to this car sits within a
patina engine bay. Not perfect but certainly not left to rust away.
A single 2-barrel carb and a 3-speed manual transmission are noted
for the drivetrain. Way in the back a 3.78 geared axle turns the
tires.
Undercarriage
A peek underneath allows us to the view the all encompassing
surface rusted frame, body hangers and flooring. The good news is
we were not able to spot any invasive rust, even on the undersides
of the running boards. A single exhaust and transverse leaf spring,
suspension is on all 4 corners, and mechanical drum brakes abound
seen everywhere.
As with any barn find the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and
this car is the quintessential example of such theory. The '37 Ford
humpback is truly one of the most beautifully designed cars Ford
produced during the Art Deco era of car design and building. This
example needs a good hand, and a creative mind, some blood sweat
and tears to bring it back and roll it out of the barn.
NO TITLE-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.
