"In some years, and in some cars, automobile value takes an
extraordinary jump ahead. 1941 is such a year for the Ford. This
year, more than ever before, the facts favor Ford. If you want the
best buy for your money, be sure to drive the new 1941 Ford before
you decide to buy a car within many dollars of its low price!" From
the 1941 Ford brochure featuring their entire line and a lot of
smiling faces of people who are all dressed up. Ah, the good ol'
days!
For consignment, a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor sedan with a title
verified 22,436 actual miles. Here's an award winning example, once
part of the collection of a Ford dealership owner, original as can
be with many rebuilt or newer components that yield a well-sorted,
show worthy Super Deluxe.
Exterior
Lockhaven Green is the exterior color and it's an objectively
spectacular choice, one that was available in '41 amongst similar
tones of blues, grays, and greens. It looks right because it is
right and according to our consignor, original. The green can be
seen between the hubcaps and beauty rings on wheels wrapped in
white wall tires, all looking ideal. Wide fenders house the
headlights in front, pinching a rather narrow grille over a chrome
bumper and bumper push guard, while yellow fog lights add a blast
of color ahead of the side grilles. In profile, subtle trim dresses
the side and fenders while the tall roofline drops to a slant back
where diminutive tail lights flank the trunk under an oval rear
window. Imperfection include an area of sand marks, some rough
surfaces, cracking paint, runs, rock spray, chipping plating on the
underside of the rear bumper, dings, scratches, and deglazing on a
window.
Interior
Rose colored door panels include polished hardware with ivory
handles including one crank for the vent windows, or "ventilating
wings" as Ford refers to them. The doors were widened for '41
extending past the front seats to allow easier access to the back.
The doors are in good shape but show some water staining on the
lower panels. Up front, beige broadcloth adorns the split bench
seat showing some small tears but otherwise in nice condition and
the rear bench is excellent, configured with Ford's "floating
edges". Up front, the original steering wheel and dashboard exhibit
a variety of colors, textures, and design, all working together for
a fantastic presentation. A beige trim plate spans the dash and the
horizontal gauges are further framed in woodgrain motif with ivory
colored knobs below. As was standard, the front floor gets a
rubberized mat while the further back gets a low pile carpet. The
trunk is fully lined and houses a spare and jack.
Drivetrain
Power the sedan is a 221ci flathead V8, rated at 90 horsepower and
fueled with a 2-barrel carburetor. It's matched with a 3-speed
manual transmission routing power to the rear axle with 3.78 gears.
Our consignor states the distributor, coil, and fuel pump have been
rebuilt.
Undercarriage
POR-15 shines things up and protects the underside where a new
single exhaust system flows through a stock style muffler on its
way to rear exit with ornamental chrome deflector. Drum brakes are
at all four wheels and transverse leaf springs make up suspension
front and rear.
Drive-Ability
This classic must have felt like a golden chariot in '41, and based
on the smiles in the brochure, that was the intent.Its originality
puts a smile on our face too as we roll the flathead onto the test
loop where the car delivers all that is expected, a smooth ride,
comfortable interior, and decent visibility through large side
windows. All functions 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.
It doesn't get more classic than the final year of the pre war era,
and this '41 is a shining example of burgeoning engineering and
design. If you're in the market for a vintage Ford, take a close
look at this original. It checks all the boxes!
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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