1935 Ford Model 48 Eight Three-Window Deluxe Coupe

This 1935 Ford Model 48 Three-Window Deluxe Coupe was offered for sale at the 2007 Worldwide Group Auction held at Hilton Head Island, SC where it was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $60,000. The car is powered by a Ford flathead V8 engine that displaces 221 cubic-inches and attached to a three-speed manual transmission. The car has a transverse leaf springs suspension with a Columbia rear axle. The suspension is similar to the one used in the Model A, but more room was ascertained by relocating the front springs ahead of the axle.

The 1935 Ford had a grille that was pushed forward, giving it a more modern and prominent look. A variety of bodystyles were offered including the Tudor and Fordor sedans, five-window coupe, three-window coupe, convertible sedan, woody station wagon, roadster, and a new Model 51 truck. The sedans were available in either flat-back or trunk-back versions, while rumble seats were option on the coupe models.

This vehicle was outfitted with factory options such as the Columbia rear axle, AM radio, factory heater, original greyhound hood ornament, period correct fog lights, period correct spotlight, original grille guard, original luggage rack, rumble-seat, and wire wheels.

At auction this car was sold, selling for $49,500 including buyers' premium. It is a working example, a rare and original Three-Window Deluxe Coupe, and one of the few surviving examples that has not been converted into a hot rod.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007