For Sale: 1938 Ford Deluxe in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1938 Ford 85 Deluxe 5 Window Coupe

"A convenient, modern car that carries three comfortably. Especially popular for business and professional use. Interior light over rear window. Like all close body coupes, the Coupe has Clear-Vision Ventilation that is simplicity itself. One handle raises and lowers windows, and opens a ventilating slot. Nothing to block side view or hamper hand signals. The V-type windshield opens for warm weather driving and there is also an adjustable cow ventilator." From the 1938 brochure.

For consignment, a 1938 Ford 85 Deluxe 5 window coupe showing 11,705 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This bright blue beauty is packing a 350ci V8 underneath its quintessentially 30's lines.

Exterior
In profile, the pointed nose, forward canted C-pillar, and forward flowing rear fender makes the car appear in motion when sitting still and whether parked or moving, you can't miss the grabber-like Blue paint in a color and two stage application that would have seemed alien in 1938 but suits the car well in 2026. There's also an encircling double pinstripe and some flourishes along the way. The sweeping V-grille seems to give flight to the engine cover louvers and the teardrop headlights seem to meld into the body between those covers and the rounded fenders. In back, an epic sloping decklid is flanked by diminutive tail lights over a chrome bumper and on this car, two polished exhaust tips. 15-inch steel wheels are painted to match, dressed in dog dish caps and beauty rings, and wrapped in staggered width 70-series white wall tires. Imperfectionsinclude scuffs, bubbling, cracking, chips, inclusions, staining, edgewear, and scratches throughout.

Interior
Gray tweed with vinyl and embossed patterns adorn the clean door panels, and the walls are awash in gray tweed, creating a monochromatic palette inside. The split bench also wears it and is uniquely configured with side supports on each side and an armrest in between. In back, a small bench with seat belts is flanked by speakers covered in, yes, gray tweed, and all of it presents cleanly. Up front, a sport steering wheel is accompanied by a Lokar floor mounted shifter while the dash is painted gray with pinstripe flourishes and simple VDO gauges. There's A/C below and an AM/FM/CD radio in the overhead console that does not veer from the material of choice. Gray carpet covers the floor and there's a piece in the otherwise unfinished but huge trunk.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 350ci V8 that according to our consignor, has been bored .030 over. We confirm an Edelbrock 4-barrel and the polished Chevrolet branded valve covers. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is mounted behind it and power is routed to the 10 bolt rear axle. Power brakes and air conditioning are on board.

Undercarriage
Clean conditions are found underneath where you'll see a finned rear differential cover and glasspack style mufflers on the dual exhaust that terminate with polished tips out back. Power brakes are disc/drum for front and back and suspension includes a Mustang II front end and leaf springs in back. While on the lift, we do note some rust in the pinch weld bottom of the doors.

Drive-Ability
Comfortable shaped seats are enhanced by comfortable tweed coverage and the 350 comes to life with a hardy growl as we roll this blue Deluxe onto the tarmac where it demonstrates good power, straight tracking, and handling and braking that satisfy our stern inspector. Noted shortfalls include the wipers and tachometer that are not working but all other functions on this blue cruiser 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.

Great color for a street rod and as far as '38 Fords go, a favorite body style for many people. This was the sports car and business car of the lot and whether in Standard or Deluxe form, was touted by Ford as ideal for "salesmen, or for men and women whose cars play a part in the daily round of personal or business duties." Today, it's just for fun. You in?

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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your state's titling and registration process.

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