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1939 Ford DeLuxe V8 Model 91A news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Deluxe Coupe Chassis Num: 5222850 |
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
 |  | Deluxe Station Wagon |
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
 | Deluxe Station Wagon Chassis Num: 185024182 | |
| Sold for $209,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. Sold for $209,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. | ||
This 'Birdseye' formation is perhaps the result of low soil pH and a sugar deficit within the tree. It is believed that the 'eyes' are created from new shots whose growth has been aborted, leaving tiny knots, forming the birds' eyes, which become covered by the next year's grown ring. The full understanding of the process remains elusive.
The Birdseye Tree is highly prized for making fine furniture, automobile bodies, or trim.
Birdseye trees are often found in the forests of the Great Lakes region of Canada and Michigan. This was the location of Ford's Iron Mountain. Thus, it was commonly used in Ford station wagons. Some of the wagons had 'birdseye' wood, while others did not. It is even believed that Henry Ford may have retained a small inventory of Birdseye wagon parts, and used for orders from special customers or for presentation on a particular occasion.
The original owner of this wagon was a customer in the Hope Ranch section of Santa Barbara. Hope Ranch had become a residential community in the 1920s and remains a semi-autonomous section of the city today. In the 1930s, it had become an upscale community.
Later in life, this car became part of the Nick Alexander. It was given a freshening while preserving many of its original features. The roof is covered in new brown artificial leather. The glass is all original with Ford scripts. The bright-work is in excellent condition, but there is some wear on the tailgate handle. The seats are upholstered with brown leather and there are lap belts for two in the front. The spare tire is mounted behind the driver's seat under a matching cover. The dashboard is newly restored Mahogany woodgrain. The car has a radio, with windshield header antenna.
In 2009, this Ford Deluxe Station Wagon was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction in Monterey, California presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000-$200,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $209,000 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2009
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006
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