Ford DeLuxe V8 Model 91A, 1939 DeLuxe V8 Model 91A Pictures, News, Reviews, and Info | Conceptcarz.com - Pictures, Wallpaper, Pricing, Information, History

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Deluxe Coupe
Chassis Num: 5222850

Henry Ford introduced his V8 engine in 1932 during difficult economical conditions of the Great Depression. In true Henry Ford fashion, it was to be produced in large numbers and at a low cost. A new version of the V8 was introduced in 1936; by now the teething problems had been resolved and horsepower rose to 85. In 1936 it was joined by a smaller 135 cubic-inch 60 horsepower version

The exterior styling was courtesy of Eugene ‘Bob' Gregory. He was hired by Edsel Ford in 1931 and soon was head of Ford's new design department in 1935. He became responsible for every Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr design produced up to 1945.

This Convertible Sedan was one of six bodystyles available on the Model 91A for 1939. It had the fewest numbers produced and came lavishly equipped with items such as Lockheed hydraulic brakes.

This car has been treated to a restoration since new. In 2007 it was brought to Carmel, California where it was offered for sale at Bonhams auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia. The lot was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $75,000 but failed to find an interested buyer willing to satisfy the vehicles reserve.

Deluxe Station Wagon

This vehicle is a 1939 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon painted in Washington Blue with a chocolate brown interior. It is an original 8 passenger woody with rear seats in excellent condition. It has been treated to a frame-up restoration with the entire wood original from the Ford plant. It has been driven a mere 21,249 miles since new. It is powered by a Ford V8 Flathead engine and mated to a 3-speed manual gearbox on the floor. This was the last year for the 3-speed floor shift controls.

This Woody is equipped with fog lights, side mirrors, banjo steering wheel, radio, clock, spare, wood grain dash, trim rings, wide whitewall tires, and a 12-volt conversion for easier driving.

The Ford DeLuxe was produced from 1937 through 1940. The styling was influenced by Edsel Ford and borrowed many cues from the Lincoln Zephyr. One of the more noticeable Zephyr influences was the oval headlights that were incorporated into the front fenders. Other front-end features were V-shaped grille and vertical bars. The 221 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine was carefully hidden under the sweeping bonnet. The 85 horsepower that was produced was sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. The four-wheel hydraulic brakes brought the vehicle to a stop.

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Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook	Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet Car Corral	Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia	Volo Auto Museum
Harrisburg Pennsylvania Auto and Boat Show	2006 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction	2005 Potts Auction at Hilton Head	San Diego Automotive Museum

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