1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Convertible
221ci V8-48 Flathead - 3 Speed Manual - Restored - Numbers Matching - Leather Interior - One of Only 3,441
| Lot # | 9362 |
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| Location | St. Louis, MO 63114 |
| Seller | Dealer |
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64536 |
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221ci V8-48 Flathead |
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3 Speed Manual |
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Black |
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Tan Vinyl |
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206110 |
This beautifully maintained 1935 Ford V8-48 Deluxe Convertible Sedan is finished in classic black with a tan Naugahyde imitation leather interior. It features Tacoma Cream-colored 32-spoke wire wheels and body accent stripes, complemented by a tan Stayfast canvas folding convertible top with a matching boot cover.
Power comes from its original late-1936 221ci V8-48 Flathead engine with 21-stud cast iron heads, a Stromberg 94 downdraft carburetor, and a 3-speed manual transmission, factory-rated at 90 horsepower and 144 ft-lbs of torque. Options on this Deluxe model include a rear-mounted spare tire, an outside rearview mirror, an original AM radio head (no radio), dual chrome horns, a heater (currently non-functional), cowl ventilation, Kelsey Hayes wire wheels with Firestone Deluxe Champion 6.00-16 wide whitewall tires, hubcaps, trim rings, a locking glove box with a clock, carpeted interior, and a locking gas cap. Additional upgrades include an oil pressure gauge, an electric fuel pump, and an oversized interior rearview mirror.
This Ford features an all-steel body and fenders with a restoration completed in 1998 by former owner Charlie Ray of Sunrise Beach, MO, who owned the car for 24 years. Originally discovered in a covered garage in 1997, the car had remained in all-original condition under Curtis “Bill” Dunning of Marble Hill, MO. After being off the road for years, it required full mechanical reconditioning. Charlie installed new wiring harnesses, rebuilt the engine using a late-1936 221ci block with insert bearings, repainted the exterior, and added a new convertible top with a boot cover in 1999 while preserving the factory cloth interior.
Driven sparingly since its restoration, the car underwent suspension work in 2006, including new axle and shaft seals, axle bearings, wheel bearings, and brake shoes. It starts easily, runs smoothly, and shifts precisely. After Charlie’s passing in March 2020, his family retained the car for 18 months before it was sold to two collectors in southwest Missouri, the latter of whom reupholstered the interior seating surfaces.
With only 3,441 examples produced, this is one of the rarest Fords from 1935, offering a fantastic opportunity for collectors. It comes with ownership records dating back to 1980, a convertible boot cover, and photographs documenting its 1997 discovery. This vintage Ford is ready to enjoy as-is or would make a great candidate for further restoration.
About the 1935 Ford Model 48:
The 1935 Model 48 introduced significant design changes, maintaining a 112-inch wheelbase with mechanical brakes and transverse leaf suspension. The body grew seven inches longer and two inches wider, featuring forward-hinged doors that replaced the previous “suicide” doors. This fresh design made it one of the most desirable Fords of its time, nearing the final years of the original 221ci V8.
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| Ended On: | 03/04/2025 at 2:40 pm EST |
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| Result: | Sold for $29,505 |
Item condition: New
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| Bidder Name | Bidding Time | Bid | Auto |
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| ******* | 03/04/2025 2:36 pm EST | $28,100 | |
| ******* | 03/04/2025 12:16 pm EST | $28,000 | |
| ******* | 03/03/2025 2:33 pm EST | $27,800 | |
| ******* | 03/02/2025 2:41 pm EST | $26,200 | |
| ******* | 02/27/2025 2:32 pm EST | $24,000 | |
| ******* | 02/26/2025 12:41 pm EST | $20,000 | |
| ******* | 02/25/2025 10:12 am EST | $10,000 | |
| Auction started | 02/25/2025 12:00 am EST | ||
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Are you sure those are Kelsey Hayes wire wheels they look like the original 35 16 inch ford wheels? And is the original interior underneath the new.
I think you are correct. These are factory Ford straight spoke wheels. I believe the Kelsey-Hayes aftermarket versions were bent spoke. As far as the original interior, it was not salvageable to my knowledge, so it was completely removed.
What further restoration is suggested?
I guess that is a matter of personal opinion. As a quality driver, it starts and runs wonderfully and can be used and enjoyed exactly as offered. But for the purest, things like the radio are not functional, nor is the factory heater hooked up for cold weather use, and the current interior upholstery is not exacting to Ford’s original design. It’s not perfect, but as a wonderfully survived example that was kept garaged and rust free for now 90 years, it’s a great testament to its overall condition. Plus they are very rare, with a limited survival rate to begin with. Only 3,441 Deluxe Convertible Sedans were ever produced, so finding another in any condition can be very difficult.