Description
Engine: TBC
Chassis: 18141054
The Model 48 Ford, also known as the Ford V8, is an iconic automobile produced by Ford Motor Company. It is significant as the first Ford car to feature a V8 engine, which brought increased power and performance to the mass market.
The Model 48 Ford line-up had many changes from the outgoing 1934 model, both stylistically and technically. It featured revised front suspension and engine placement to afford more interior room and comfort. It was also the first year that Ford’s legendary Flathead V8 was the sole engine option, marking the end of the four-cylinder carried over from the Model A. Introduced in 1932, the side-valve ‘flathead’ V8 was the first affordable, mass-produced V8. Regarded as one of the greatest and most important engines of the 20th century this 3. 6 litre motor produced 85 horsepower and 195 Nm – an increase of 10 horsepower over its 1934 variant.
Visually, the Model 48 features a lowered body, extended front grille, smoother integrated fenders, and a curvier, more aerodynamic body. Several body styles were offered, including body 720, the sporty 3-window coupe. Arguably the least practical and most dramatic option with exaggerated proportions and curves, the overall design was influenced by the Art Deco aesthetic of the time. The three-window coupe enjoyed a production run of 30, 000 units.
This particular vehicle was imported from the USA and registered here on 15 February 2018. A renowned Auckland independent shop conducted the VIN process, installed a cut-out switch, increased voltage to 12V, fitted new twin carbs, undertook an oil change and tuned it. The car has hydraulic brakes, a power generator, and the Mercury 8BA motor — now fitted with Offenhauser heads — delivers an output of 100bhp.
The Model 48 Ford proved to be a significant success for the Ford Motor Company. The combination of increased power, attractive styling, and affordability appealed to buyers, making the Model 48 Ford a popular choice. Its success helped solidify Ford’s reputation as a leader in the mass-market automobile industry. Presented in immaculate condition, this coupe offers a great opportunity to acquire a well sorted automobile featuring Ford’s legendary flathead V8 in a beautifully left-hand drive elegant body.
The vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF.
