For Sale at Auction: 1935 Ford Deluxe in Williamston, Michigan

From the Don Henley Collection VIN: 1962313 Clean IL Title See it run and drive! A Rare Open-Touring Flathead V8 Combining Classic Elegance with Proven Touring Heritage. Among the most elegant and desirable open automobiles of the Classic Era, this 1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton represents the perfect blend of Ford's revolutionary V8 engineering and graceful prewar styling. Produced for only a limited time and in comparatively small numbers, the Phaeton was designed for motorists who desired the exhilaration of true open-air touring while enjoying the comfort and refinement of Ford's flagship passenger car. One of just 6,073 Deluxe Phaetons produced for the 1935 model year, this beautifully restored example has proven itself exactly as Henry Ford intended-not merely as a showpiece, but as a dependable touring automobile. An older, high-quality restoration, it has accumulated thousands of enjoyable touring miles and continues to demonstrate exceptional reliability, most recently completing 600 miles on the prestigious 2025 Glidden Tour with confidence and excellence. Highlights • 1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton • One of only 6,073 produced • 221 cu. in. Flathead V8 engine • 85 horsepower • Three-speed manual transmission • Finished in factory-correct Cordoba Gray • Brown leather upholstery • Tan folding convertible top • 16-inch painted wire wheels • Rear-mounted spare tire • Dual horns • Chrome front and rear bumpers • Glass wind wings • Side curtains included • Proven national touring automobile • Successfully completed many National Car Tours accumulating over 12,000 miles Exceptional Provenance Unlike many restored collector automobiles that spend their lives on display, this exceptional Ford Phaeton has earned its reputation through regular participation in national touring events. Restored to a high standard and carefully maintained over the years, it has become a dependable touring companion capable of covering hundreds of miles with ease. Its participation in numerous Antique Automobile Club of America events-including the 2025 Glidden Tour, one of the hobby's most respected vintage touring events-demonstrates both the quality of its restoration and the confidence its owners have placed in its reliability. This is the type of collector automobile that is equally at home on the open road as it is on the show field. Finished in its elegant factory-correct Cordoba Gray, complemented by rich brown leather upholstery and a tan convertible top, the car presents as an authentic example of one of Ford's most attractive prewar body styles. Award-Winning Touring History Rather than being recognized solely for static concours presentation, this outstanding Phaeton has earned prestigious national recognition for being driven and enjoyed as its designers intended. • AACA Driver Participation Award, 2001 • AACA Benny Bootle Memorial Touring Award, 2003 These distinguished honors recognize automobiles that demonstrate exceptional reliability and continued participation in organized antique automobile touring, reflecting the owner's commitment to preserving and actively enjoying this historic Ford. Auction Opportunity Rarely does a 1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton become available with such an appealing combination of rarity, proven reliability, tasteful restoration, and documented national touring history. Unlike many collector cars that have become trailer-bound, this exceptional Ford continues to fulfill its original purpose-providing enjoyable, dependable motoring on the nation's most prestigious vintage tours. Combining one of Ford's most elegant prewar body styles, a beautifully maintained older restoration, award-winning touring credentials, and participation in the 2025 Glidden Tour, this remarkable Deluxe Phaeton presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors seeking an automobile that is equally suited for AACA tours, Glidden Tours, concours exhibitions, and distinguished private collections. Whether your passion is touring America's scenic back roads or preserving one of Ford's finest prewar automobiles, this 1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton is ready for its next adventure.