1935 Ford Model 48 Eight Deluxe Phaeton

Phil Wright, a Briggs designer whose resume included work with the Pierce Silver Arrow, aided in providing some of the attractive new styling for the 1935 Ford. Ford offered ten body styles in Deluxe trim, including a new convertible sedan and 'Tudor' and 'Fordor' models with a new built-in touring trunk. The Standard line had five body styles.

This vehicle is a Ford Model 48 Deluxe Phaeton that was the subject of a cosmetic restoration in the mid-1980s. It wears tan paint, has Plexiglas wind wings, and a tan canvas top. The inside is brown leatherettes and there is a banjo steering wheel. The car is sold but the paint is showing its age, there are some stains, dings and scratches. The engine is a 221 cubic-inch L-head V8 and there is a three-speed manual transmission and four wheel mechanical drum brakes.

In 2009, this Deluxe Phaeton was offered for sale at the Automobiles of Arizona auction presented by RM Auctions. The lot was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and was offered without a reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $35,750, including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009