For Sale: 1937 Ford Deluxe in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1937 Ford Deluxe 5 Window Coupe

"Brilliant new design strikes the modern note in streamlined beauty. A wide, roomy car with a low center of gravity - curves flowing fast from side to side. Distinctive front end, with headlamps recessed in fender aprons, and modern lid type hood hinged at the back. New all steel top sweeps back from the windshield in an unbroken line. Interiors tailored to the minute. And a slanting V-type windshield that opens in all closed body types." From 1937 Ford sales brochure. Not a bad bit of prose!

For consignment, a 1937 Ford Deluxe 5 window coupe showing 4,498 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Purchased by our consignor in 2018, the car had previously been restored around 1995, securing an AACA National First Prize soon after.

Exterior
The spectacular dark paint is a two stage coating of Coach Maroon and it's miles deep with a contrasting yellow pinstripe that encircles the car and frames the rounded decklid. Leading the way is a flawless zeppelin-like hood release and ornament over the finely spaced vertical strakes of the pointed grille flanked by teardrop headlights. Our showy wheels start with 16"-inch steel wheels with polished and engraved wheel coverings wrapped in wide white wall tires under arching fenders that connect to the running board with its own side trim. The hood vents are also articulated with the use of trim and appear in motion when sitting still, especially when viewed from the side with the surging ornament and rear leaning grille. Brightwork and paint are excellent and we could not find any exterior imperfections on this award winning car.

Interior
Our consignor spelled it out for us. "Covered in tan mohair, the seats and door panels are in excellent condition. The headliner is also an appropriate tan mohair material and the rear window is complete with an operational retractable window shade. The simulated woodgrain dash in art deco style has wonderful cream colored Waltham gauges with fine pointers and art deco numbering and graphics. Fronting the dash is the 3 spoke banjo type steering wheel with its V8 emblazoned horn button and headlight control switch". We'll add that ivory bakelite knobs occupy the dash and a cream, vinyl floor covering surrounds the shifter. The trunk also presents cleanly and houses a spare.

Drivetrain
The celebration of cleanliness continues in the engine back where the flathead 221ci flathead V8 resides, fueled by a 2-barrel carburetor and rated at 85 horsepower. It is backed by a 3-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.76 gears. The car has an electrical fuel pump and still runs on a 6 volt system.

Undercarriage
Our intrepid consignor strikes again. "Solid floor pans and frame with an X section all in good condition. The body hangers, rockers, and undersides of the running boards follow suit". We'll take it from here. There's a single exhaust that flows through a stock style muffler and exits out back, topped with a polished deflector. Transverse leaf springs are utilized front and rear and drum brakes are on all four corners.

Drive-Ability
True to the testimony, the car does in fact feel like stepping back in time and does in fact start right up and essentially glides across our flat tarmac with ease. The interior is comfortable and warm and this smaller car feels stately as you gaze out over the hood and point the torpedo to where you want to go. All available functions operate as they should and we return this 1937 to the mall where it will be privy to our 2025 care and marketing. 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.

We always say there's no such thing as a flawless car, but dang, this one sure does come close. If you're looking for a clean Deluxe that's ready right now to hit the high end show circuit, look no further than this stock #8084. It's definitely a winner!

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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