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Although most automobiles built in the U.S. in 1935 had closed bodies, open cars still carried an aura of luxury and exclusivity. Even Ford, which perfected mass production, introduced a new open car that combined the best features of a closed body, a cabriolet, and a four-door sedan into one single design. Offered only in DeLuxe trim, the distinctive Convertible Sedan drew many prospective buyers into Ford showrooms, and it was even chosen to pace the 1935 Indianapolis 500.
In 1938, Ford began an effort to distinguish its Standard and DeLuxe models. While the Standard models were built with 1937 front sheet metal, DeLuxe models received new, updated front-end styling, with a curved grille outline and slightly revised side vents for the hood. DeLuxe models also benefited from the addition of dual tail lamps, dual windshield wipers, walnut wood grain window moldings and dash panels, a chrome-plated grille and windshield frame, rear armrests, twin electric air horns, a “banjo” steering wheel, a locking glove-compartment door, and a dash-mounted clock.
In 1937 and 1938, Ford began to realize the benefits of its heavy capital investments on improvements to the flathead V-8 engine, and it moved to bring body production entirely in-house. However, a sharp economic downturn reduced Ford’s calendar year production by nearly 52 percent. Consequently, only 2,743 Convertible Sedans priced at $900 were produced in 1938, and this limited production “image car” ended after 1939.
This fine example was restored by noted restorer Joe Gimpel, Sr., a Flathead Ford expert. Beautiful in green with brown interior. Powered by the legendary 221ci Flathead V8 with a 3-speed manual transmission. The engine was even dyno tested by Mr. Gimpel at his shop in Daytona Beach. It comes with a binder full of receipts and notes and a photo album of the thorough and complete restoration. It runs and drives exceptionally well and would be a welcome addition to any Ford collection.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
