This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe coupe was refinished in silver blue over two-tone upholstery during prior ownership, and it is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Features halogen include headlights, dual spotlights, a factory AM radio, and an eight-volt conversion of the electrical system. The seller acquired the car in 2005, and recent maintenance is said to have included an oil change and replacement of the battery and tires.
This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe coupe was refinished in silver blue over two-tone upholstery during prior ownership, and it is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. Features halogen include headlights, dual spotlights, a factory AM radio, and an eight-volt conversion of the electrical system. The seller acquired the car in 2005, and recent maintenance is said to have included an oil change and replacement of the battery and tires.
The Super Deluxe was the top trim level across the line, with styling updates for the model year consisting of a revised hood ornament and the relocation of the parking lights to below the headlights. This example was refinished in silver blue during prior ownership, and features include halogen headlights, Super Deluxe badging, dual post-mounted spotlights, and rear fender guards.
Painted steel wheels are equipped with Ford-branded hubcaps and are mounted with Coker Classic wide-whitewall tires that were recently fitted. A matching spare is fitted in the trunk.
The cabin features twin bench seats upholstered in white with light blue channeled inserts along with matching door panel treatments and blue carpeting. Auxiliary switches and controls for the wiper system are mounted in the glovebox, and further additions include lap belts and Route 66-motif upholstery in the trunk.
The body-color dashboard houses a 100-mph with readings for fuel level, oil pressure, charge, and engine temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 5k miles, approximately 4,500 of which have been added by the seller. Actual mileage is unknown. The seller notes the clock is inoperative and the fuel gauge is inaccurate.
The 239ci flathead V8 is topped with a single downdraft carburetor. A conversion to an eight-volt electrical system was performed under prior ownership, and recent work by the seller included an oil change and battery replacement. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission.