For Sale: 1948 Ford Deluxe in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe

"You know how kids swipe your socks. Well, the same thing is happening to our new Ford. I haven't been able to get my hands on it since I drove it home - somebody in the family always gets there first! But you can't blame them. That car with that 100 horsepower V8 engine is as much fun as a hole in one." From the typically whimsy 1948 print ad series.

For consignment, a 1948 Ford Deluxe coupe showing 9.493 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a title exemption. The car now features a 302ci V8 under the hood and a paint job and interior they could only dream about in 1948!

Exterior
Fantastic rounded edges of the Ford's profile are accentuated by the two stage Medium Blue paint here and that paint is accentuated itself by a white and yellow stripe down the side and V8 graphic on the hood. A bit of chrome offsets the blue and is found on the bumpers, tailpipes, grille, spot lights, and 15-inch SSC wheels. The car hunkers down over the tall sidewall tires, especially in the back where the flared fenders hug the entire top of the rubber. Tail lights look positively diminutive amongst the big, rounded decklid while stand alone headlights cap a flat topped fender flanking a rising hood. Imperfections in the paint include chips, dents, scuffs, and scratches throughout, and some blistering.

Interior
Tan door panels are embossed with a design, show a touch of age, and lead to bucket seats obviously borrowed from a later model car, now with Ford embroidered in blue on the headrests with tan vinyl framing crushed velour. The rear seats match and include a center armrest. Up front, an A1C steering wheel shows some patina and leads to a fantastic dash in body blue and polished metal along with VDO vintage style gauges for a nice mix of old and new. A custom center console is home to an AM/FM/CD radio and ashtray/cigarette lighter combo along with a hand crafted switchgear panel for electric windows. Tan carpet below, a clean headliner above, and a trunk finished with carpet and vinyl complete the interior tour.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 302ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and mated to a 4-speed Ford AOD automatic transmission which sends the power to the 9" in back with 3.22 gears. The car has A/C, power brakes, and power steering and runs on a 12 volt system.

Undercarriage
Standard and relatively clean underneath with minimal surface rust, no leaks detected, and one spot of rust on a body brace. Dual exhaust runs through Cherrybomb mufflers on their way to a chrome tipped exit and power brakes are employed as front disc and rear drums. Our Deluxe has a Mustang II front end and leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
We go from the exterior 40's to more like the 80's on the inside and it all works together pretty well, as we fire up the dependable 302 and head out onto the test loop where the car provides a solid ride with straight tracking and decent power. We note the brake lights and horn are not working and while the radio turns on, we're not getting sound. All other functions operate as they should and the Cherrybombs provide a pretty nice soundtrack of their own! 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.

Some old school street rodding here and it's the right combo of vintage styling, mid century engineering, and modern additions.Its striking shape and color is going to turn some heads while the comfortable interior envelopes occupants for a fun experience, inside and out!

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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