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1946 Ford Super Deluxe Navigation
The Ford Sportsman was the first wood-bodied convertible ever produced. It was an idea of company president Henry Ford II who was searching for a car that could be used for family outings. E.T. 'Bob' Gregorie was tasked with building a one-off body on an old Model A chassis. The car was given the wood-paneled themes of station wagons which the company had produced for years. The one-off became so popular, Ford decided to create a similar production convertible that became known as the Sportsman. It would be the only brand-new design for Ford in 1946, as most automakers resume production of their pre-war models.
Ford produced only 2274 examples of the Sportsman on the Super Deluxe series chassis. They were fitted with many luxury amenities and desirable features. Accordingly, it was the first Ford to retail for more than $2,000 since the 1908 Model K.
For 1946, Ford produced only 723 examples of the Sportsman convertible, and less than 100 are known to exist in modern times. The current owner of this example acquired it in July of 1999. A short time later, the engine was rebuilt and all mechanical and drivetrain components were evaluated and rebuilt as needed. The transmission was rebuilt and new bearings and synchromesh gears were installed. Since the completion of the work, only 300 miles have been added to the car.
This car features a Columbia overdrive and three-speed column shift. The body is finished in Dynamic Maroon with a matching red leather interior. There is mahogany plywood paneling with a varnish seal.
This Super Deluxe features options such as hydraulic windows, original radio, dashboard clock, and maple wood grain dash appliqué.
The engine is a 239 cubic-inch L-head V-8 fitted with a Holley 2-barrel carburetor. There are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2010, this Sportsman was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was expected to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $233,750, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
Ford produced only 2274 examples of the Sportsman on the Super Deluxe series chassis. They were fitted with many luxury amenities and desirable features. Accordingly, it was the first Ford to retail for more than $2,000 since the 1908 Model K.
For 1946, Ford produced only 723 examples of the Sportsman convertible, and less than 100 are known to exist in modern times. The current owner of this example acquired it in July of 1999. A short time later, the engine was rebuilt and all mechanical and drivetrain components were evaluated and rebuilt as needed. The transmission was rebuilt and new bearings and synchromesh gears were installed. Since the completion of the work, only 300 miles have been added to the car.
This car features a Columbia overdrive and three-speed column shift. The body is finished in Dynamic Maroon with a matching red leather interior. There is mahogany plywood paneling with a varnish seal.
This Super Deluxe features options such as hydraulic windows, original radio, dashboard clock, and maple wood grain dash appliqué.
The engine is a 239 cubic-inch L-head V-8 fitted with a Holley 2-barrel carburetor. There are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
In 2010, this Sportsman was offered for sale at Gooding & Company's auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was expected to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $233,750, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
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1946 Ford Super Deluxe Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Super Deluxe
(Data based on Model Year 1946 sales)
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible Chassis#: 99a1013443 Sold for USD$20,350 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: 99a1263171 Sold for USD$31,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan Chassis#: 99a1170593 Sold for USD$22,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Chassis#: 99a1205208 Sold for USD$35,200 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE WOODY WAGON Chassis#: 99A1115204 Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon Chassis#: 99A-131377 Sold for USD$44,800 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1946 Ford Special Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$18,480 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1946 Ford Sportsman Convertible Chassis#: 99A1398737 Sold for USD$184,800 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Custom Sold for USD$29,700 2022 Mecum : Orlando | |
1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon Chassis#: 99A-1338046 Sold for USD$27,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1946 Ford V-8 Super DeLuxe Convertible Chassis#: 99A-1448516 Sold for USD$20,900 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: 041H4748513 Sold for USD$20,900 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Sold for USD$12,650 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Orlando | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe Sold for USD$11,000 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Sold for USD$31,000 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Opera Sold for USD$16,000 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$25,300 2020 Mecum : Houston | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Sold for USD$23,000 2020 GAA : February 2020 |
Ford Super Deluxes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1946 Ford Super Deluxe's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Convertible | SDE703295 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon | 99A1231656 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE SPORTSMAN CONVERTIBLE | 99A1236365 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $15,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | ||||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Woody Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $62,000 | $75,000 | $95,000 | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe 5 Window | 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021 | $31,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $46,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | $40,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $45,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $45,000 | |||
1946 Ford Special Deluxe Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | ||||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $27,000 | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1946 FORD WOODY WAGON | 2018 McCormick's Auction # 64 | $40,000 | |||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible | 99A1227818 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $27,000 | ||
1946 Ford Convertible Street Rod | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $40,000 | |||
1946 Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe Station Wagon | 99A1180000LD64 | 2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
1946 Ford Super Deluxe | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter | ||||
1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE | 1GA325490 | 2017 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $12,500 | ||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Club Coupe | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $23,000 | |||
1946 FORD SUPER DELUXE | 98RD4325263 | 2016 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $13,500 | ||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Street Rod | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1946 Ford Convertible Street Rod | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $36,000 | |||
1946 FORD CONVERTIBLE STREET ROD | 2015 Mecum Dallas | $42,000 | |||
1946 Ford Sportsman Convertible | 99A1063779 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $150,000 | $350,000 | $450,000 |
1946 FORD CONVERTIBLE STREET ROD | 2015 Mecum Harrisburg | $47,000 | |||
1946 Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe Station Wagon | 99A1180000LD64 | 2015 Gooding & Company Arizona | $400,000 | $500,000 | |
1946 FORD DELUXE CVTBLE | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57 | $37,000 |
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