Vehicle Description
Barn finds and rat rods are all the rage today, and for consignment we give you a barn find in 1935 48 Tudor humpback diamond in the rough. Rust and ravages of time have taken their toll on this Ford Humpback example, but with careful hands and some commitment financially, it can become your dream car. Think of all the possibilities, and if you have nothing else to do, you will be occupied for a bit of time.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Faded, oxidized and dented panels show on this example, which still shows its beautiful bullet pod headlights and V styled ribbed vertical grille and surprisingly only a little invasive rust around the fenders and running boards. The twin cowled and louvered hood remains painted in well patinaed factory Ford black. Some surface rust is evident on nearly every panel, but nothing that cannot be remedied. Good glass fills the passenger compartment and up on the roof is a black vinyl insert, as the technology of the day wasn't up to creating such an expansive piece of sheet metal. Intact but pitted and oxidized chrome decorated the front and rear of the car and we note the iconic humpback rear with a covered spare tire. Keeping this pre-war skate on the ground are Washington Blue steel wire spoke 16-inch wheels wrapped in dry rotted and cracked black walls.
Interior
In Gestalt theory we can maintain the whole is something else, or different than the sum of its parts. This car contradicts that theory as the interior is intact and complete but suffering the ravages of the last 88 years. The basics are there, but in the end, when you've put the time into this, you will have a whole that is more than the sum of its current parts. Camel tan mohair, torn and showing the seat stuffing, covers both the front buckets and expansive rear bench. Mohair covered armrests are attached to the rear side panels, all flanking the bench. Up front, a now surface rust and painted steel dash holds the antique cream factory gauges along with a few knobs and pulls but is missing one of it's larger displays. In front of the passenger is a glovebox with a cream bakelite handle. Moving downward we spot an added heater assembly hanging just above the surface rusted steel flooring. We note that the heel/toe steel sections have been replaced with wood. Turning our heads skyward gives us a view of the torn and tattered hanging mohair headliner.
Drivetrain
A V8 with 221 cubes and possibly original to this car sits within a patina engine bay. Not perfect but certainly not left to rust away. A single 2-barrel carb and a 3-speed manual transmission are noted for the drivetrain. Way in the back a 4.11 geared axle turns the tires.
Undercarriage
A peek underneath allows us to view the all encompassing surface rusted frame, body hangers and flooring. The good news is we were not able to spot any serious invasive rust, even on the undersides of the running boards. A rusty single exhaust and transverse leaf spring, suspension is on all 4 corners, and "juice" drum brakes abound seen everywhere.
Drive-AbilityOur consignor notes that the engine does turn over by hand but will need TLC to be able to run.
As with any barn find the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this car is the quintessential example of such theory. The '35 Ford 48 Tudor humpback is truly one of the most beautifully designed cars Ford produced during the Art Deco era of car design and building. This example needs a good hand, and a creative mind, some blood sweat and tears to bring it back and roll it out of the barn.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Tan
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
