Make: | Ford |
Model: | Deluxe |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Deluxe |
Year: | 1939 |
Mileage: | 2282 |
VIN: | 185208683 |
Color: | Red |
Engine: | V8 Flathead 221 cubic inch 85HP |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Light Brown |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Austin, Texas, United States |
This beautiful 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe Tudor Rumble Seat Convertible is a wonderful American Classic. Restoration began November 1975 and was completed in 1997 and has only 2282 miles since restoration.Rumble seat works perfect. This was the last year for the rumble seat.This vehicle has been stored indoors under a custom-made protective light canvas cover.
This auto was appraised by Collectible Auto Appraisal Service with the appraisal report stating, “This auto is a very collectible vehicle and is a fine example of an older restoration of this particular vehicle. It is still in very good condition mechanically as well as cosmetically. The vehicle is in a running and driving above average condition. It is in good overall condition but needs minor cosmetic attention. Paint is in very good condition and has good shine, interior shows light normal wear. Top is in excellent condition. (Note: The top has a small metal part that broke after the vehicle was appraised.) Vehicle is a very nice older garage kept restoration and has only minor flaws in the paint and some slight surface rust on the undercarriage and some surface rust on engine components and rust in the bottom metal radiator core support and sheet metal below the radiator.”
Other known issued not in the appraisers report: The fuel gauge on the dash does not register the gas level. It is not known if the problem is with the gauge or with the gas sensor in the fuel tank.
Equipment: Flathead V8 221 cubic-inch delivering 85 HP, 3-speed Manual Transmission, Banjo Steering Wheel, Wood-grain Look Dash Trim, Glove Box Mounted Clock, Heater, Color Matching Wheels with Chrome Trim Rings and Correct Coker Classics Wide Whitewall Tires, Tan Convertible Top and Boot, Side Mirrors, Chrome Bumpers, 6-Volt Battery and Spare Tire and Jack.
Original Reference materials include: 64 page, “Ford Passenger and Commercial Reference Book 1939”, published 1938; 96 page, “Body Parts List Ford Passenger and Commercial Cars 1939 and 1940 – Body Photographs Apply to Both Model Years”, published February, 1939 and 16 page, “Ford 1939 Single Roto-Matic Control Radio – Owner's Manual – Installation and Operating Instructions”