1935 Ford 48 Series Deluxe 5 Window Coupe

In the midst of its second wild success, Ford continued to refine the lines of their sedans and coupes with every year getting a redesign with some slight but effective aerodynamic and styling changes. Their slogan “Beauty was built in” was heavily pushed in magazine advertising, and Ford felt it was well worth the glitzy ads to sell more cars.

For consignment, a nice original looking and non rodded Ford 5-window Deluxe coupe. This car has been owned by our consignor for the past 7 years and has been preserved as original. A believed to be no rust or rot car, with a factory replacement engine...wouldn't that make for a good story as to why, but alas that story, much like the library at Alexandria has been lost to the ages. A nice example of the '35, a car to be enjoyed as is, or taken to the next level and steal the show field.

Exterior
A coating of black paint, in nice condition, bathes the exterior panels. While there are dings, dents, cracks and crazing seen on the body and in the finish, they do not detract from the well penned lines of this pre-war skate. Wonderfully formed steel curves abound, with accenting kept to a minimum save for the light green pinstripe, and it is looking just fab. The bumpers with their inverted eyebrow center dip, headlight bezels, handles, and mirrors are all in very nice condition with no dimpling or rusting. From its vertical ribbed “shield” style grille complete with blue oval and V8 hood adornment we are rolling in style. A shout out to the curved back where we have a simple trunk in lieu of the "mother-in-law seat", so you can leave that b*tch at home. Nice running boards with slightly cracked rubber connect the curvaceous fenders. A spare tire covered in steel and chrome rests above the rear bumper and hangs from the rear of this car. Wonderfully complimentary black painted wire spoke steel wheels are topped with dog dish V8 engraved chrome center caps. These wheels are wrapped with correct and proper wide whites in 6.00-16 format.

Interior
Tan textured broadcloth covers the door panels and tufted bench. While the bench seat remains in overall good condition with only light fraying and a few small holes, the door panels have succumbed to age with heavy soiling and staining. A dark brown sprayed dash houses original Ford gauges and is trimmed in chrome in the art deco style. This eye-catching dash is fronted by the original black plastic steering wheel. Torn and soiled black rubber covers the floors and tattered and torn tan mohair cloth is on the ceiling. You have to love the round pedals for the brake and clutch.

Drivetrain
A consignor-stated factory replacement V8 in the form of 221 cubes of flathead power is buttoned up under the side hinged hood. A single 2-barrel carburetor tops this mill, and a 3-speed manual transmission works with a 4.11 geared axle to make up the drivetrain.

Undercarriage
Very nice black steel is noted for the frame, x frame, body hangers and flooring. We do note some surface rust on the undersides of the running boards but no invasive rust is noted. Clean transverse leaf springs and mechanical drums are all around for the ride and stopping power.

Drive-Ability
It was like stepping back in time with this unrestored wonderful and original looking example of the 5 window coupe. It started right up, ran beautifully, and the mechanical brakes need to be pushed but they do work. It was a nice leisurely spin that was also a head turner. I love these test drives!

Decent paint, nice chrome and a worn but original interior, all mechanically sound and a good driver. For the collector who wants a nicely presented car that is definitely a driver and a survivor.

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.