Ford Super Deluxe 221 Flathead V8 1941
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HIGH QUALITY RESTORATION! 221 FLAT HEAD, BELIEVED 52K ORIG MILES, DRIVES GREAT!
It's beyond rare to come across any vintage car that's logged only about 50,000 miles in its lifetime, let alone one that debuted more than seven decades ago. It seems as if, while the world was about descend into chaos, this 1941 Ford Super Deluxe was ushered into protective shelter, only to emerge now with an undeniably magnetic exterior and a full complement of period-appropriate components on board.
Ford had a pretty good idea that the world's events could hamper production at any moment, so they rushed to update their pre-War line, realizing that it could very likely have to satisfy the car buying public for quite a while. The result was a very stylish and spacious ride - as you can see from this '41 -one that exuded luxury and the notion that the lucky person behind the wheel was doing pretty darned well in life. It's dressed in a blue metallic paint that's a very fitting update, as it's a deep, dark shade that really reinforces all that grandeur Ford was going for when they embarked on their redesign. There's quite a collection of clean chrome on display - an outstanding, three-part front grille that sits over an inspired front bumper, long stretches of trim on its sides and an equally sharp and sturdy bumper in back. The relatively compact running boards sport fresh-looking rubber and you'll find new-looking weatherstripping surrounding the windows to keep the elements out.
The gray interior has been refurbished with a very era-appropriate look and shows a lot of craftsmanship, with bench seats that feature a lot of padding to make them plenty comfortable for even longer drives, and are flanked by very sharp looking door panels bearing handles that all appear to be in very nice condition. The dash area sitting just beyond the stock steering wheel looks absolutely killer - it's an expanse of smooth blue steel that's accented with an ivory colored insert featuring an instrument cluster whose gauges are laid out horizontal and remain easily readable, with an array of matching control knobs just underneath. The stock AM radio sits a little higher up, encased in a matching ivory-colored frame, and a modern AM/FM/CD player sits out of sight in the glove box to handle your daily audio needs. There's plenty of space in the broad trunk area, with a full-size factory spare standing by in its proper upright position.
The 221-cubic inch flathead V8 sitting underneath the tapered hood was Ford's top tier engine option when this sedan came out and, armed with a 2-barrel carb on top that sits underneath a compact air cleaner, it runs smooth and strong. Its manual choke is very well calibrated - this vintage sedan warms up properly in very short order. It's joined by a 3-speed manual transmission to make up an entirely period-appropriate drivetrain that's fully road-ready. A couple of Ford's pre-War upgrades include more precise steering and stouter drum brakes that made its Deluxe line some of the best handling and stopping unmodified cars of its time. The undercarriage below underscores the notion that this was one very sturdily built car. A substantially-sized X brace is joined by a series of horizontal supports to make this sedan unusually rigid for its time.
Kept out of harm's way and benefitting from a thorough restoration, this 1941 Ford Super Deluxe stands ready to offer proper bragging rights for its next lucky owner. Call today!
Features : CD Player, AM/FM Radio, Seatbelts, Cloth Interior, AM Radio
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1941 Ford Super Deluxe 221 Flathead V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fort Worth by Streetside Classics for $22995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Super Deluxe Model Version : 221 Flathead V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1941 Sub type : Sedan Location : Dallas/Fort Worth
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com