Vehicle Description
1935 Ford Model 48 3 Window Deluxe Coupe
The Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8 powered Model 40A, the
company's main product. In 1935, Ford's combination of price,
practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival
Chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 total cars
sold, 120,000 of which were 4 door, 4 passenger Fordor models.
For consignment, a 1935 Ford Model 48 3 window Deluxe coupe with a
title verified 13,027 actual miles. A build that includes a 1936
nose, a 1972 Chevrolet engine, a 1955 Ford dash, and a 1999
transmission. All massaged together on this steel bodied beauty,
and along with some chopping, shaving, and first rate components,
adds up to show stopping street rod you see here.
Exterior
The stance is one of a stalking big cat, low and raked with rear
haunches in a poised profile. It's fronted by that '36 grille and
monochromatic coverage of the Royal Maroon Metallic two stage paint
appears dripping wet and includes the grille fins. Front air bag
suspension renders the front wheel arches low when parked, covering
much of the Halibrand wheel, like a retracted cat claw, stealthy
and mean looking. In back, the wheel housing has been narrowed 3"
to make way for the 10" Halibrands with 255/70R15's. The rounded
deck lid is part of the long descent of the tail section,
unobstructed by emblems or pinstriping, just a clean plain of
maroon paint flanked by modest blue dot tail lights and underscored
by a '38 Ford bumper that's been skillfully trimmed while dual
exhaust move beyond it. The chopped top features a retractable rear
window and polished trim around the front. Some rock chips and
streaks in the paint mark the only exterior imperfections.
Interior
Saddle Naugahyde in a column pleated pattern covers the door and
even encircles the window frame for some extra detail! Leather
covers the stock seat and other some usage creasing on the driver's
side, presents in excellent and clean condition. Facing forward,
exterior paint color starts on the Impala steering wheel and the
turn signal stalk from a 1966 VW Beetle and an added tachometer
shares the column. Up front, a '55 Ford dashboard trimmed and
painted, houses classic gauges and vintage switches while Air Ride
controls and Vintage Air are mounted underneath. The glove box
holds the A/C panel and AM/FM/MP3 radio. A Hurst shifter rises from
the floor which is nicely coated with tan carpet with saddle trim
while the back walls and headliner wear the smooth Naugahyde along
with plenty of accent lighting. The trunk is fully finished with
carpet and presents cleanly.
Drivetrain
More maroon paint adorns the 454ci under the hood, bored .030 over
and housing a mild performance cam, roller rockers, an Edelbrock
intake and 750cfm 4-barrel carburetor. Sanderson cast iron headers
can be seen on the open engine. Behind it all, a rebuilt Tremec T56
6-speed manual transmission which routes power to the Ford 9" rear
with 4.56 gears and Richmond Posi unit. Disc brakes live up front
while drums reside in the back. The car runs on a 12 volt
system.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with a distinctive red painted driveshaft and rear
axle. The dual exhaust runs from the headers dressed in heat wrap,
then flows through Edelbrock mufflers before heading out the back.
Suspension consists of air bags in front and Chassis Engineering
leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
Even with the chop, there's plenty of room on the inside of this
comfortable cabin. With a turn of the key and a lift of the nose,
we were off in this '35 rod, and a fantastic exhaust note reached
our ears in short order. With nearly 20 years on the tires, we're
going to feather our way around the track, but there's some obvious
good power here, straight tracking, and using both mirrors and all
windows, visibility is more than adequate. This well sorted car
scores 100 on the functionality test and we roll this fine vehicle
back to the mothership. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
If you swoon for maroon, if you're looking for a neat 48, if you
want to give the nod to a show worthy street rod, this is the car
you've been waiting for. A/C, a sound system, a fun stick, a clean
interior, dual exhaust, and big big presence, this car checks all
the boxes. Just write the check and sign on the dotted line and
drive off in a maroon blur.
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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