Ford Phaeton 221 CID V-8 1938
General description :
1938 Ford DeLuxe Phaeton
Next-to-last year for the Phaeton model
Rarest Ford model; one of 1,169 Phaetons made in 1938
Washington Blue exterior with a taupe canvas top and Saddle interior
Twenty-one stud 221 CID Flathead V-8
Three-speed manual transmission and 3.78 gearing
Fog lights
Own this 38 Ford DeLuxe from $449 per month (call 636-600-4600 for details)
Not knowing when to give up on a good thing, Ford continued making open cars through the 1930s, even though sedans and coupes gained market share every year that decade. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this 1938 Ford DeLuxe Phaeton, the rarest of that that year’s body style. This example is one of 1,169 Phaetons made in 1938. We are selling this awesome car for a local gentleman who can no longer care for this handsome Ford.
Finished in Washington Blue with a taupe canvas top that looks good, the car’s paint and trim are in great condition. The windows are clear and intact as are the car’s lights, with its distinctive teardrop-shaped headlights and optional fog lights.
The car’s bodywork is straight and the engine bay is tidy and the chrome bumpers are in very good order. There is also a full-sized spare tire mounted in the rear. This car rides on Firestone Deluxe Champion gum-dipped wide whitewall tires, size 6.00-16 surrounding steel wheels with factory moon wheel covers with the V8 logo. The tires are in satisfactory condition while the wheel covers look great.
Under the hood is Ford’s 221 CID Flathead V-8 engine with 21 studs. It is buttoned to a three-speed manual transmission and back by a 3.78:1 differential.
Inside, the car’s Saddle leather interior is in overall great condition. The front and rear bench seats are in great condition, as is the matching carpet. The three-spoke banjo steering wheel looks great, as does the stem-wind clock in the glove box door. The horn and Wipers are inoperable. The wood-grain instrument panel and inner door liners look great and the shift lever is in decent order.
Nineteen thirty-eight DeLuxe models were differentiated with a heart-shaped grille. A new dash was used, with recessed controls for safety.
Competition to the Phaeton in 1938 included Chevrolet’s Master series convertible, Plymouth’s P6 Deluxe Convertible Coupe with rumble seat and Pontiac’s Convertible Sedan.
This phaeton truly represents the end of an automotive era. If you’re a pre-World War II classic car fan or a classic Ford fan, you should really stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check this one out.
VIN: 184361734
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 72,310 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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1938 Ford Phaeton 221 CID V-8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $31900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Phaeton Model Version : 221 CID V-8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1938 Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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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