Vehicle Description
One of the most iconic designs to leave Ford, and arguably one of
the most collectible amongst many Ford enthusiasts, the 1935 model
year highlights many great achievements for Ford. A new art deco
influence on design made it a clear success based on sales that
year. The modern styled grill was pushed outward incorporating the
fenders more naturally, along with providing a slightly larger,
more accommodating interior space for occupants.
This beautifully kept 1935 Ford Model 48 DeLuxe Phaeton is finished
in striking Cordoba Gray over Brown Leather interior and accented
perfectly with Poppy Red wire spoke wheels and pinstripe! The
folding convertible top is Oatmeal cloth with brown binding with
new boot cover from LeBaron Bonney. Power comes from its original
221ci V8-48 Flathead engine featuring correct 21-stud aluminum
heads & Stromberg downdraft carburetor and 3-speed manual
transmission. It produces a factory rated 85 horsepower and 144 ft.
lbs. of torque! Options on this Deluxe model include rear-mounted
spare tire with steel cover, full dash instrumentation, outside
rearview mirrors, leaping greyhound hood ornament, Twolite
headlamps, Duolamp taillights, beveled interior rearview mirror,
original AM radio with under dash speaker, dual chrome Spartan
horns, pop-up cowl vent, correct wire wheels fitted with Firestone
dual-sided Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires, chrome trim rings
& hubcaps, date-coded wind wings, vacuum windshield wiper, front &
rear bumper guards, and standard 4-wheel drum brakes.
This car possesses an all-steel Ford body and fenders showcasing a
high-quality restoration completed in approximately 1996. It earned
an AACA Senior National First Prize supporting exacting period
restoration standards. It has been driven only sparingly since
completion as it was mostly recently part of a California multi-car
collection, showing only 824 miles on this fully rebuilt driveline
over the last 30 years. It continues to start and run easily and
incredibly smooth, driving with precise transmission shifts and
confident brakes.
It presents a superb opportunity for a savvy investor to own a
remarkable car in proven show worthy condition! It will also come
with a complete set of new side curtains & irons, convertible boot
cover; both with storage bags and an incredible set of vintage Ford
tools, tire pump, Stewart Warner grease gun, and past California
registrations dated to 2011. Note: the convertible top material has
faded and aged, so it doesn't like to fold back as well as it
should with the material being relatively stiff. We would recommend
a replacement to bring it back to peak show-worthy status.
Interested parties can inquire about having this completed prior to
taking delivery. Otherwise, it is ready to enjoy and one to be
proud to show confidently at the driven class level, especially
Early Ford V8 Club events! Only 6,073 Ford DeLuxe Phaetons would be
sold in 1935 making them exceedingly rare to find today! Please
call with additional questions or to schedule an appointment to
view in person. You won't be disappointed!
