Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1937 Ford Model 78 Sedan.
This '37 has been under the same ownership since the 1970s when the
current owner drove it from Virginia down to Georgia. His first car
was a 1937 Ford and he was so fond of it that he wanted one again -
he has kept this one for nearly 50 years.
This example is finished in correct Washington Blue over tan cloth
interior. It is powered by the optional 85 horsepower, 221 cubic
inch flathead V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission. It was
treated to a body-off, bare metal repaint in the late 1990s when it
also had an engine rebuild and new clutch. It has been garage kept
since and driven regularly - the restoration is holding up well
with nice paint quality and a straight, rust-free body.
The V8 starts easily and is silky smooth; it's almost silent at
idle. This Ford is all stock except for the addition of a second
tail light and a period-correct heater. The trunk houses a spare
tire, jack and tools; the original owner's handbook is in the
glovebox.
While it certainly doesn't drive like a modern car, we were
surprised at how much more refined it is than a Model A which was
in production only a few years earlier. The styling was pretty
futuristic for the time with flowing lines and headlights
integrated nicely in the fenders. This is a unique car with great
ownership history that can be reliably driven to your local show.
For more information about this 1937 Ford V8 for sale at Motorcar
Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435
