Vehicle Description
1937 Ford Fordor Sedan
"The Ford V8 established itself among the fine cars as an
outstanding value. it proves the qualities people desire
most-safety, riding comfort, roominess, appearance and power. All
degrees uncommon in cars of lower pricing. " -From a 1937 Ford
Marketing brochure.
For consignment, one of no less than 11 body styles offered up in
this 1937 year. This example the Fordor sedan described as a "roomy
car" with pillar lights, comfortable foot rest and arm rests in
rear compartment, mohair upholstery , and this one with the
larger221ci Flathead 85hp V8, It is in barn find condition and will
need plenty of TLC.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Wearing original Henry Ford & Son sheet metal, this body features
all original glass and tracks, weatherstrip, bumpers, bonded rubber
running boards, all steel roof, shared B pillar latched doors, and
a spacious "humpback" trunk. Throw on some horizontal ribs on the
cowled hood, grille surround, and round pointed signal lights below
the teardrop headlights, and the swept back V styled grille and we
are in art deco heaven. The body is showing in poor condition black
paint with many areas of surface and invasive rust. The grille ribs
and bumpers are pitted and rusted. Rounded fenders with a common
running board in the center are on and showing invasive and surface
rust with the running board ribbed rubber worn off in many places.
Steel wheels with surface rust and stalked tail lights are another
two features that add to the mystique of the design. Bringing up
the back is a fantastic split oval rear glass. Call the body work
man, and load up the sprayer.
Interior
Inside, much TLC will be required as we note solid mohair lined
door panels which have extensive water damage. Original cranks and
actuators are on and appear in patina riddled and faded condition.
Moving inside, more mohair tufted, tucked and wide rolled seats
have several areas of damage , in the form of dry rot, wear through
and water damage. When restored these will present beautifully in
their Art Deco style. The dash is a full metal jacket, painted
brown, and is very simply adorned with warm cream round sweep
gauges. The dash steel is heavily surface rusted but all inserts
knobs and pulls are present. It is fronted by a nice banjo style
bakelite steering wheel with chromed central ribs. Above a mohair
headliner is still tight but shows some holes, dry rotting, and
water damage throughout. Down low, the floors are covered with
rubber in front and water damaged and parts filled carpeting in
back.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the factory 221ci V8 flathead engine. It has a
single 2-barrel carburetor feeding it and its original oil bath air
cleaner is topping the carburetor. On the back is a three speed
manual transmission. The rear axle weighs in at 3.78. The engine
and heads show surface rust and have gone unrestored but some newer
parts have been put on as you can see the visual difference.
Undercarriage
On the very back of this car some extensive invasive rust has taken
away the rear mounting of the body from the framing. A new silver
steel fuel tank is on along with a newer exhaust piping system.
Everywhere else, including the floor pans, framing, and rockers are
heavily surface rusted. Front and rear transverse leaf springs and
mechanical drum braking is all around this undercarriage.
Drive-Ability
Having been driven into a barn in 1957 some serious mechanical TLC
will be in order. As per our consignor's notes, a battery was
installed in 2013 and the engine turned over freely.
Utilitarian family transportation was affordable during the great
recession, Ford managed to sell millions of these as people were
still spreading their travel wings and this car fits the bill with
room for 6 and all their suitcases in the trunk!
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.
