1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe

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The 1941 Ford Deluxe was one of the final prewar expressions of Ford's flathead V8 era — a full year of production before the United States' entry into World War II brought civilian automobile manufacturing to a halt. The Deluxe coupe body style carried Ford's signature styling of the period: a long hood, sweeping fenders integrated into the body, and a fastback roofline that gave the two-door a low, purposeful stance.

This Deluxe Coupe is finished in Cayuga Blue over a tan fabric cloth interior. The car, deteriorating near Bakersfield, California, was acquired by the seller's father in 1997 on the condition that it be refurbished and not heavily modified. The seller's family has kept to that intent, commissioning a refurbishment in Southern California, with a notable underhood exception that came later.

A 239ci flathead V8, reportedly sourced from a 1946 Mercury and with a larger displacement than the car's original engine, was installed in 2015, at which time the clutch for the three-speed manual gearbox was also replaced. An electric fuel pump is concealed in the frame rail with a hidden on/off switch. A brass radiator with new hoses was installed in 2019, and Coker tires were fitted the same year. Lap seat belts have been added for safety.