For Sale: 1948 Ford Super Deluxe in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe

"All body styles carried over into 1947 and 1948, including the novel Sportsman. The shorter 1947 model year saw output reach 429,674 cars, while output inched up to 430,198 units for the even shorter 1948 model run. The 1948s were virtually identical to the 1947s, though it should be noted that early 1947s were really 1946s, while the freshened "1947-1/2" models went on to become 1948s." thx to auto.howstuffworks.com

For consignment, a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe showing 1,448 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Glitzglamandrebellion.com reports, "Adding carburetors and new intake manifolds, swapping out engines, or modifying the existing engine were some of the ways engineers of the day could squeeze more power out of a car without changing its outer appearance too much" referring to moonshiner's modifications. Our consignor states this car has a similar configuration!

Exterior
Black just looks the part on this post war and like the country itself at the time, the car has a leaning forward stance from the pointed fenders and hood to the sloping C-pillar, it conjures up cartoon renditions of the car in children's books with streaking lines behind to show motion on a static page. There's a wonderful trim piece that glides down the shoulder line of the car and the design is enhanced by smaller trim spears on each fender. Up front, robust bars line the grille, topped with one with a more artistic bend and melding nicely with the large bumper and polished rings around the single headlights. A spectacular translucent blue cap flows over the hood ornament while louvers line the hood itself. The graceful rain gutters run off the cabin and line up with the trunk seam in a fantastic bit of design detail and red wheels visually pop on the black car. No glaring imperfections were found!

Interior
Red vinyl and carpet are stitched and stacked on the door panels to create a unique combination of colors and materials while the window is framed in gray. The split bench is in near mint condition in stitched red vinyl and the back bench is just about perfect and clean. In front, the gray plastic steering wheel is nice and behind it, an added tachometer and then the stunning design of the Ford instrument panel; a circular speedometer to the right of the steering column and a row of square gauges to the left within the gray painted dashboard. A vintage clock is on the other side of center and a voltmeter is down below. Red loop carpet covers the floor nicely, the red vinyl headliner is spotless and tight, and the trunk is barren and original with a touch of surface rust and a battery box and spare whitewall.

Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean 239ci flathead V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor over a Fenton intake over Edelbrock aluminum heads. The original flathead was rated at 100 horsepower. This one likely has more and includes headers and some chrome in the bay. A 3-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 3.78 gears.

Undercarriage
Refreshingly clean underneath with just hints of surface rust and a few drops of oil about. The big X-frame takes center stage and hosts dual exhaust with Smithy mufflers that exit via steel pipes. Suspension consists of transverse leaf springs on the front and back and drum brakes are also at both ends.

Drive-Ability
Bo and Luke Duke may have had a Charger, but Uncle Jesse likely drove something like this! It's three on the tree for thee, and off we go onto the flat surface of our test loop where the provides some good power and a pleasing exhaust note, though she does pull right and has some sloppy steering. We note the very cool clock is not working, but all other functions in this getaway car work as they should. 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.

Several future NASCAR drivers got their racing start by bootlegging illegal Moonshine in the 40s, including NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. The Ford flathead was a big part of that culture and was favored by outlaws. But we trust you're a law abiding car collector and just want to have some post war fun in this stock looking, fire breathing Super Deluxe!

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us 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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