1935 Ford Model 48 Eight Deluxe Phaeton

Ford used the slogan 'Greater Beauty, Greater Comfort, and Greater Safety' to help entice those dwindling buyers in America who could still afford a car during the difficult era of the Great Depression. The 1935 had updated styling with more curves and flowing fenders. The body lines were softer and far less angular than in the past. The narrow front grille no longer came to a point. Instead of vertical side hood louvers, they were now horizontal with bright metal accents. The cowl lamps were eliminated and the parking lamps were placed in the painted headlights.

The DeLuxe models came with chrome accents, white the Standard did not. The DeLuxe line featured bright windshield and grille trim, as well as taillights and twin horns. This vehicle is a 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Phaeton that has been restored to new 'like-new' condition. It has been painted in dark blue and has a chestnut colored pinstripe. The interior features tan carpets in the front and back, a tan vinyl interior, and chestnut panels. The cloth top is tan. The engine is a 221 cubic-inch V8 unit that produces 85 horsepower. There is a three-speed sliding gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes.

Other features of this vehicle are a rear trunk and rack, dual chrome horns and driving lights, hood ornament, windwings, wide whitewall tires, over-riders and chrome exhaust tips.

There were only 6,073 Model 48 Deluxe Phaetons created in 1935. Only a few have survived in modern times. This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for $33,000 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007