1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight Specifications

Specifications

1938 1939 1940

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1937 - 1940
Price :	$685-$900
Weight :	2750 lbs \| 1247.379 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Flat Head
Displacement :	3622 cc \| 221.0 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	85 HP (62.56 KW)

Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1938 :	410,263
1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight
Club Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	6,080
Club Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	7,171
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 3 P :	4,702
Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	2,703
Coupe 2 dr. 3 P :	22,225
Fordor Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	92,020
Phaeton 4 dr. 5 P :	11,169
Tudor Sedan 2 dr. 5 P :	101,647

Dimension(s)

Phaeton

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Club Convertible

Chassis # 18-4300995
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$800
Weight :	2720 lbs \| 1233.771 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$770
Weight :	2679 lbs \| 1215.174 kg
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Convertible Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$900
Weight :	2885 lbs \| 1308.614 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$685
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$745
Weight :	2670 lbs \| 1211.092 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Tudor Sedan

Chassis # H37892
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$725
Weight :	2740 lbs \| 1242.843 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Fordor Sedan

Chassis # 18-4354666
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$770
Weight :	2775 lbs \| 1258.719 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Station Wagon

Chassis # 18431943
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	179.5 in \| 4559 mm.
Height :	68.6 in \| 1742 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.0 in \| 2845 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	58.3 in \| 1480 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Live axle with transverse leaf springs

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.00 x 16
Wheels :	Pressed steel; 16-inch

1938 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$763
Avg. Household Income :	$1,730
Avg. Home :	$3,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.10

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight has a wheelbase size of 112.00 inches.

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Q: How much did the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight cost when new?A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight cost approximately $685 to $900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight was offered as a Club Convertible, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Fordor Sedan, Phaeton, Station Wagon, Tudor Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight have? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight had 6.00 x 16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight have? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight had Pressed steel; 16-inch wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1938? A: Ford produced 410,263 automobiles in 1938.

Q: What engine did the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight was a V 8Flat Head (3622 cc | 221.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW).

Q: What transmission did the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight have? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight had a 3 speed Selective Sliding gearbox.