Vehicle Description
1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible
Touted as an affordable car for the masses, with every part
starting from raw steel to the rubber tires, all produced within
the confines of the massive Ford plant, the Super Deluxe offered a
smooth ride, touted a large interior, and hydraulic brakes, all at
a very affordable price. Some of this may have been true, and some
not, but it sold cars, and that was the bottom line in 1941.
For consignment, a 1941 Super Deluxe convertible looking the part
with its rounded lines accented by thin chrome trimmings and two
rows of it! A 221ci flathead V8 and a tan canvas convertible top
that works very smoothly and electrically. A fine example as shown
by a Contemporary Historical Vehicle Senior award and 1978 AACA
Senior National 1st winner, now gracing our South hallway but not
for long as these cars tend to move all over the Hallowed Halls of
the Classic Auto Mall.
Exterior
Draped in Mayfair Maroon, this steel slabbed Ford produced Super
Deluxe has most of all its original trimmings and is looking simply
fab. In Super Deluxe style, the barrel shaped vertical ribbed V
grille with its two flanking side panels looks shiny and unmarred.
Rounded lines with bulbous fenders now with just a very small
running board, we are moving into the modern era of the next car
look as to the overall design genre. A hinged on the back hood with
some curved edges, a bulbous badged front section and a rounded
trunk with a clear plastic rear window for the tan canvas roof just
above. We see a central passenger compartment which utilizes square
doors and is adorned with belt line trim spears. Also noted are
some snazzy thin fender trimmings that wrap around the back and
front quarters. A flared rocker is seen at the bottom. On the long
sloping trunk we see the chromed and polished trunk release and a
shiny bumper with guards below. On all 4 corners are the standard
16-inch Mayfair Maroon painted steel wheels sporting moon caps in
the center with Ford logo badging. Wide white walls for all corners
are the standard fare for this Deluxe which is just Super!
Interior
Taking some liberties to show off the fine finishes of the
interior, the faux woodgrain brown metal dash is showing with a
metal background for a horizontally aligned instrument cluster with
sweet tan gauges within a horizontal bar of pure cream Bakelite
lusciousness Knobs and pulls have are all lined up at the bottom of
the dash and have that wonderful aged white to tan bakelite feel
and appear as almost chess pieces. On the dash top center is a
working bakelite radio with more beautifully aged ivory coloring.
Below that wide horizontal strip of chrome is a ribbed chromed
speaker covering. We do note some cracking and peeling of the wood
applique on the face of the dash. The chairs are now covered in
nice saddle vinyl and there are split backs for the fronts so one
can access the back bench. Matching door panels in the brown vinyl
and have chromed handle accenting and a brown textured vinyl
covered armrest in the centers. A large round gray/tan bakelite
steering wheel fronts this dash, and a ribbed black rubber mat
floods the floors. The inside of the canvas top is excellent.
Drivetrain
Flipping the hinged hood, we see in the restored engine bay, a
221ci flathead V8 which our decoder states is correct for this car.
As is the 2-barrel carburetor feeding it, and the 3-speed manual
transmission on back. This setup is a 6-volt electrical system. A
newer black painted aluminum radiator fronts the mill, and the rear
axle weighs in at a 3.54 ratio.
Undercarriage
An X frame with no rust firmly supports like new floor pans and
shiny exhaust in single piped form. Body hangers are rust free and
it is definitely an all-solid undercarriage environment.
Traditional transverse leaf springs for the front and rear
suspension work with drum brakes on all 4 corners. Just
fabulous!
Drive-Ability
She started right up, and on the test track had solid acceleration
and bias free braking. Steering was smooth and shifting was the
same. All functions were working as they should save for the heater
blower not blowing and the speedometer and odometer not ticking
away the miles.
In keeping most of its original charm, we see an overall very good
condition award winning automobile with that fab grille! Much of
the original trimmings and steel panels have been retained and the
paint is excellent, still shiny after all those years showing just
a few small battle scars. It is time to do another bucket list
thing in retirement, so advantage YOU! Come and get it!
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.