Vehicle Description
1935 Ford Deluxe Tudor 2 Door V8 Sedan 'Slantback' West Coast
Classics are proud to present an exceptional example of this
beautifully restored some years ago 1935 Ford Model 48 2 Door
Deluxe 'Slantback' V8 Tudor Touring Sedan. The 1935 Ford was a
thorough refresh on the popular V8 powered Ford. The 4 cylinder
engine was no longer offered, leaving just the 221 cu in (3.62 L)
V8 to power every Ford car and truck. The transverse leaf spring
suspension remained, but the front spring was relocated ahead of
the axle to allow more interior volume. The body was lowered and
new "Center-Poise" seating improved comfort. Visually, the 1935
Ford was much more modern with the grille pushed forward and made
more prominent by de-emphasized and more-integrated fenders,
reflecting modern Art Deco influences.A major advance was a true
integrated trunk on "trunkback" sedans, though the traditional, and
now very desirable and collectible, "flatback" aka Slantback was
also offered. Outdated body styles like the Victoria were also
deleted for the year. The Deluxe version upgrades included dual
horns, chrome windshield, right side tail light and paint on the
dash and window moldings along with other minor differences, so it
can be hard to be positive that a restored car started out as a
Deluxe. Highly original conditionFlathead V-8 engineDual
Horns3-speed manual transmissionOriginal wire wheelsWide Whitewall
tiresFactory rear spare carrierRecently acquired from a local and
long term private collection The wooden panels were manufactured at
the Ford Iron Mountain Plant in the Michigan Upper Peninsula from
Ford owned lumber.Two trim lines were offered, standard and DeLuxe,
across a number of body styles including a base roadster,
five-window coupe, three-window coupe, Tudor and Ford or sedans in
flatback/slantback or trunkback versions, a convertible sedan, a
woody station wagon, and new Model 51 truck. The rumble seats were
optional on coupe model. An oil pressure gauge (costing $4) and two
windshield wipers were optional also. If one got the optional
radio, it replaced the ash tray.All of the restoration work was
completed some years ago and it has been kept in a climate
controlled garage since. The rare 'Slantback' sedan body is very
straight with excellent panel fit.A distinctive respray was
professionally applied and is in very good condition. Chrome is
outstanding with accents that include the classic 'V8' hood
ornament, dual horns and dual mirrors. A black grain vinyl 'closed
car top' roof is in excellent condition and set of bright Red 16
spoke wheels with chrome V8 caps with wide-white Coker tires
completes the exterior package.The interior is showing an older
restoration in a handsome Gray cloth with a Black metal dash which
is excellent with working factory gauges, classic banjo wheel and
cowl vent.This Ford is powered by a rebuilt 221ci flathead that
outputs 85bhp and runs smooth as silk with a recent full service by
our local mechanics. Behind the flathead, the 3-speed manual
transmission has the factory floor mounted shifter. Mechanical drum
brakes handle stopping requirements and the 6-volt electrical
system performs very well.Recent service history at our local
mechanic includes electronic ignition installed, new distributor,
and ignition coil, replace spark plugs, change all fluids amp; oil,
new 6 volt battery, overhauled carburetor, new fuel filter,
overhauled starter, replaced fuel tank, added electric fuel pump
along side 6 volt mechanical fuel pump; (Cost $6,512.56)You will
look long and hard to find a finer example of this very desirable
and rare 1935 Ford Deluxe Slantback Tudor 2 Door Touring sedan
which would prove to be an excellent addition to your garage or
early Ford collection.
