Make: | Ford |
Model: | Model 81A De Luxe Sedan |
SubModel: | DeLuxe Sedan |
Type: | Sedan |
Year: | 1938 |
Mileage: | 57866 |
VIN: | 184244464 |
Color: | Brown |
Engine: | "Flat Head" V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Brown |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Marina del Rey, California, United States |
1938 Ford Model 81A DeLuxe Sedan
All Henry Ford Steel !
Style730B Fordor Sedan Deluxe. 85 Horse Power.
This Very Original Ford Sedan is a Rust Free, California Classic that drives and performs as well as one should. Runs Cool, Shifts effortlessly, and Idles Smooth and Quiet. This Deluxe model has the larger 85 HP, "Flat Head V8 ". Although the finish has its scrapes and imperfections, it is guaranteed to get "thumbs up" wherever it go's. The art deco style grille and "tear drop" headlights certainly make a statement whendriving down the road. Suicide doors open to a very spacious, luxurious, interior. The original interior with thevintage "spider web" steering wheel, add to its "era gone by" charm.All gauges,horn, instruments and lights, function properly. The original radio works as well. Like Grandpa said," King Solomon in all his glory, never rode in a finer piece of iron". And boy is he right!Clean California title with current registration and Vintage 1938 California License plate included. Various extra new and used spare parts included as well.
Drive train: Flat Head V8. 85 HP Runs cool, idles smoothly, extremely quiet. No blowby. Does not knock. Manual 3 speed, floor shift transmission. Shifts beautifully. Electric fuel pump added for easy starting.
Exterior finish. Brown. No rust. Older paint with some scrapes. Some say adds to its awesome patina! Chrome and stainless in good shape. Solid running boards with new rubber. Correct wheels with excellentwhitewall tires. Original steel hub caps.
Interior. All original!. Front seat has a couple of tears. Door panels, headliner rear seat and carpets all in original, excellent condition.
If you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to bidding. You are welcome to (and encouraged), inspect my Ford before you bid. Because of its age (80 years old) it is being sold AS-IS, without warranty, either implied or assumed.