1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe Tudor Sedan

This car was pulled out of a barn in 1982 after being stored for decades. Originally bought by a Ford factory worker, it was stored during World War II after being 'undercoated' with gallons of black paint. It was used infrequently Post War then stored until purchased by the present owner who drove it for about a year. He then disassembled it completely to turn it into a street rod in style classed 'Restorod.' Resembling a restoration, it has a modern engine, disc brakes, automatic transmission, sway bars, gas shocks and radial tires but maintains an original color and mohair style upholstery. All work, from body work and paint to mechanicals, wood graining, and upholstery was done by the owner. The car has been driven to car events throughout the country, recently to Pomona, CA, as well as exhibited at Autorama in Detroit.

Although over 250,000 of this body style were made in 1937 with a total production of almost a million overall, many thousands of them were used in the 1950's in demolition derbies and 'jalopy' races.

In 1937 Ford introduced an all-steel top, in-the-fender headlights and styling reminiscent of the previous year's Lincoln Zephyr, thus dubbing this car the Baby Lincoln.