Sometimes overlooked, sometimes unloved, often unrecognized, I think the styling is very interesting and I'm appreciating them more and more. Cool to see how the iconic 40 evolved. What do you think? Pictured in order: 37 38 Standard 38 Deluxe 39 Standard 39 Deluxe
I'm really digging my '39 sedan. I think they have a great look. I do hate that most you see are more of the '90s street rod variety but I guess that's when they become popular.
I agree that it's a very interesting evolution to study. I read that both Edsel Ford and Bob Gregorie were boat guys, and I think they were going for a boat-like prow as those several year models were designed. I think that they really got it right on the '39 Deluxe -- the grille rolls under, very much like the prow of a boat. The '40 Standard was, of course, just a re-trimming of the '39. The '40 Deluxe, I suspect, was an attempt to visually lengthen the '39 front end as much as possible. To many people, the sharper/pointier front end of the Deluxe isn't as attractive as the '39 on which it was based.
I'd really like to have a '39 Deluxe Coupe. Most of these Coupes died on the Stock Car tracks all across America. I can remeber Saturday nights at the Danbury, Ct. Racearena were they would total a lot of 1932-40 Fords. Sad, but that is why they are worth what they are today. Bob
'37's seem to be the bastard year, sometimes they are considered the ugliest car Ford ever made. I think they are too squat in the rear and would benefit better if the rear was carried over from the '36. In '38 they got a little longer rear. Not sure if I would have bought this car if it wasn't my Uncle's old ride - Fryguy
I drove a 38 Standard tu-door for a few years and loved the style. I appreciate this under seen car a bunch. `sololobo~
Did they make two models in '37? The '36 three passenger convertible is much nicer that the one with the stretched top with jump seats. Bob
Actually Yes, they made 4 convertibles in '37 they made a Coupe Convertible(3 window) with a rumble seat. The Club Coupe convertible which is what is below. It has a full backseat, not really jumpseats and a large trunk. They made a Convertible Sedean ( 4 dr convertible) and they also made a roadster which was the same as the convertible but with no side windows.
I think a lot of cars got the 39 deluxe,or 1940 front end swapped on by Hot Rodders .The cars may still be around....just disguised as 40"s.