For Sale: 1939 Ford Standard in Kentwood, Michigan

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The 1939 Ford Standard is one of those pre-war cars that people walk past and then walk back to get a second look. Built the year World War II broke out in Europe, this is a car from a world that no longer exists, wearing some of the most elegant body lines American designers ever produced. The teardrop headlamps, the flowing fenders, and the upright vertical grille give it a presence that modern cars simply cannot replicate. This one is finished in Deep Violet, a color that suits the sweeping body perfectly, and it has been updated thoughtfully with a Chevy 350 under the hood, digital gauges, and Vintage Air climate control.

Under the hood is the Chevrolet 350 cubic inch V8 backed by a three-speed automatic. This combination transforms the car into something far more drivable and reliable than it left the factory while keeping all of the style and character intact. It pulls effortlessly and cruises with a composure that makes long drives genuinely enjoyable.

Inside, the brown leather seats and brown leather wrapped steering wheel are clean and well matched to the exterior. The digital gauge cluster gives you a modern read on everything happening under the hood, and the Vintage Air system means you can enjoy this car in any season without compromise. The cabin is simple and well done.

The 1939 model year was actually a significant one in Ford history. Henry Ford had stubbornly refused to fit hydraulic brakes on his cars for years while every other major automaker had already made the switch. Buyers and journalists complained publicly about it. 1939 was finally the year Ford relented and made hydraulic brakes standard across the entire lineup. It was long overdue and immediately improved the car. The Standard trim also carries a collector footnote worth knowing. Because most restorers historically preferred the Deluxe model, fewer Standards were preserved and restored over the decades. That scarcity worked in reverse over time, and clean examples of the Standard have in many cases brought equal or higher prices than the Deluxe at auction.

A pre-war American classic in a stunning color, built and ready to be driven.

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