WHAT IS IT?
Submitted by Nick Ellis
This car belonged to my uncle, and when he passed away, it went to my brothers and me. My uncle loved prewar Fords and had several in his collection, which included a 1932 Cabriolet and a 1933 Cabriolet. The 1939 was built up from a body shell in a process that started over 20 years ago and took over ten years to complete. The body was restored off the frame and is flawless, while all mechanical components were completely stripped down and rebuilt with thoughtful improvements like a Columbia rear end, Walker radiator, stainless valve seats, and more. The goal was to make the car as reliable and easy to drive as possible, and I can attest to the success of those efforts – after my uncle passed away, I went to start the car after it had sat in storage for two years on a battery tender, and it started up immediately. I’ve exercised it a bit since then, and it’s a joy to drive.
WHY THIS CAR HAS BEST ONE ON THE PLANET CHOPS
The car is flawless – straight body finished in Vermillion Red paint, new leather seats with all new side panels, and a new Harts cloth convertible top. The detail on the wood grain finish on the dash is excellent. It has almost every conceivable option that Ford offered on the 1939 models: locking fender skirts, banjo steering wheel, beauty rings on whitewall tires, bumper guards, radio, heater and a glove box electric clock. Upgrades include a Columbia rear end, Walker radiator, electric fan, and stainless valve seats. 1939 was the first year Ford offered hydraulic brakes, and was the last year for three speed shift on the floor.
It has almost every conceivable option that Ford offered on the 1939 models
