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For the 1942 model year, just prior to the United States entering World War II, Ford redesigned their Super Deluxe series with several visual modifications. The running boards were now fully concealed, there were new fenders and the grille received a new design. The tail lights were positioned horizontally and received bright trim plates. The bright trim work could also be seen around the windshield, rear window and side windows. The list of body styles included a convertible, coupe, coupe sedan, station, Tudor and Fordor. During the model year, Ford produced 160,211 vehicles with 89,402 being the Super Deluxe.
Powering the Super Deluxe was an inline six L-head unit that offered 90 horsepower and 225.8 cubic-inches of displacement size. A V8 was also available, displacing 221 cubic-inches and offering nearly 100 horsepower. A three-speed sliding gearbox with column shift controls was standard and at all four corners were hydraulic brakes. The pressed steel wheels were painted to match the body color.
Inside, there was a left front door arm rest, a full circle horn ring, crank-operated front vent windows, and an electric clock.
Pricing ranged from $850 for the 2-door coupe to $1100 for the 6-passenger station wagon. The convertible, which saw 2,920 units produced, sold for $1,080. The most popular body style was the Fordor (4 door, six passenger) which sold for $920 and saw 24,846 vehicles sold before the US entered WWII.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
Powering the Super Deluxe was an inline six L-head unit that offered 90 horsepower and 225.8 cubic-inches of displacement size. A V8 was also available, displacing 221 cubic-inches and offering nearly 100 horsepower. A three-speed sliding gearbox with column shift controls was standard and at all four corners were hydraulic brakes. The pressed steel wheels were painted to match the body color.
Inside, there was a left front door arm rest, a full circle horn ring, crank-operated front vent windows, and an electric clock.
Pricing ranged from $850 for the 2-door coupe to $1100 for the 6-passenger station wagon. The convertible, which saw 2,920 units produced, sold for $1,080. The most popular body style was the Fordor (4 door, six passenger) which sold for $920 and saw 24,846 vehicles sold before the US entered WWII.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2011
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