These are standard specifications for the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding
Chassis # 18-4300995
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Chassis # H37892
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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) |
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
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $800 |
| Weight : | 2720 lbs | 1233.771 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $770 |
| Weight : | 2679 lbs | 1215.174 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $900 |
| Weight : | 2885 lbs | 1308.614 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $685 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $745 |
| Weight : | 2670 lbs | 1211.092 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $725 |
| Weight : | 2740 lbs | 1242.843 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $770 |
| Weight : | 2775 lbs | 1258.719 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight?
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.Q: What is the length of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight? A: The 1938 Ford DeLuxe Model 81A Eight has a length of 179.50 inches.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, 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.