1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe with Rumbleseat
The 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe was Ford’s flagship car, featuring the beautiful Eugene Gregorie design with sharp V-shaped vertical grille, teardrop headlights, and a 221 cubic-inch , 24 stud 85 horsepower Flathead V8 engine. It was the first Ford to feature hydraulic brakes, and was the final year for floor shift, offering a smooth, synchro-mesh 3-speed manual driving experience. 1939 was also the final year for the rumbleseat.
The V-8 Engine was considerably improved for 1939: the crankshaft’s main bearings were increased to 2.5 inches; a bigger crankshaft and heavier connecting rods shored up the bottom end; compression was boosted to 6.2:1; and new 24-stud cylinder heads, phased in late in the 1938 model year, continued. The official horsepower rating remained 85 hp, though gross power, which was measured without fan and muffler, was actually 93 hp; torque jumped to 155 lb-ft.
The Deluxe had many upgrades over the Standard, most importantly the streamlined styling that instantly set it apart from the ’38 and the ’39 Standard Fords.
This car was the recipient of an extremely high quality restoration, and benefited from professional maintenance and upkeep. The Jefferson Blue paint is gorgeous, the plating is wonderful, the Interior is correctly done in the factory russet color, All the lights and instruments work, and the rumbleseat is also correctly and beautifully finished. The top is a lovely LeBaron Bonney item, the top bows are finished beautifully. The dashboard was completely restored in the lovely woodgrain pattern, the instruments are restored and work properly. The runningboard rubber is excellent.
Options include Radio and Heater
Mechanically it’s excellent, with plenty of V-8 Power – freeway capable! I love the hydraulic brakes, and the floor shifted synchro-mesh transmission.
All in all, a wonderful high quality Ford that looks gorgeous and is ready to enjoy right now!
