
For consignment, a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe showing 1,448 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Glitzglamandrebellion.com reports, "Adding carburetors and new intake manifolds, swapping out engines, or modifying the existing engine were some of the ways engineers of the day could squeeze more power out of a car without changing its outer appearance too much" referring to moonshiner's modifications. Our consignor states this car has a similar configuration!
Exterior
Black just looks the part on this post war and like the country itself at the time, the car has a leaning forward stance from the pointed fenders and
Vehicle Description
For consignment, a 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe showing 1,448 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Glitzglamandrebellion.com reports, "Adding carburetors and new intake manifolds, swapping out engines, or modifying the existing engine were some of the ways engineers of the day could squeeze more power out of a car without changing its outer appearance too much" referring to moonshiner's modifications. Our consignor states this car has a similar configuration!
Exterior
Black just looks the part on this post war and like the country itself at the time, the car has a leaning forward stance from the pointed fenders and hood to the sloping C-pillar, it conjures up cartoon renditions of the car in children's books with streaking lines behind to show motion on a static page. There's a wonderful trim piece that glides down the shoulder line of the car and the design is enhanced by smaller trim spears on each fender. Up front, robust bars line the grille, topped with one with a more artistic bend and melding nicely with the large bumper and polished rings around the single headlights. A spectacular translucent blue cap flows over the hood ornament while louvers line the hood itself. The graceful rain gutters run off the cabin and line up with the trunk seam in a fantastic bit of design detail and red wheels visually pop on the black car. No glaring imperfections were found!
Interior
Red vinyl and carpet are stitched and stacked on the door panels to create a unique combination of colors and materials while the window is framed in gray. The split bench is in near mint condition in stitched red vinyl and the back bench is just about perfect and clean. In front, the gray plastic steering wheel is nice and behind it, an added tachometer and then the stunning design of the Ford instrument panel; a circular speedometer to the right of the steering column and a row of square gauges to the left within the gray painted dashboard. A vintage clock is on the other side of center and a voltmeter is down below. Red loop carpet covers the floor nicely, the red vinyl headliner is spotless and tight, and the trunk is barren and original with a touch of surface rust and a battery box and spare whitewall.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean 239ci flathead V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor over a Fenton intake over Edelbrock aluminum heads. The original flathead was rated at 100 horsepower. This one likely has more and includes headers and some chrome in the bay. A 3-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 3.78 gears.
Undercarriage
Refreshingly clean underneath with just hints of surface rust and a few drops of oil about. The big X-frame takes center stage and hosts dual exhaust with Smithy mufflers that exit via steel pipes. Suspension consists of transverse leaf springs on the front and back and drum brakes are also at both ends.
Drive-Ability
Bo and Luke Duke may have had a Charger, but Uncle Jesse likely drove something like this! It's three on the tree for thee, and off we go onto the flat surface of our test loop where the provides some good power and a pleasing exhaust note, though she does pull right and has some sloppy steering. We note the very cool clock is not working, but all other functions in this getaway car work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Several future NASCAR drivers got their racing start by bootlegging illegal Moonshine in the 40s, including NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. The Ford flathead was a big part of that culture and was favored by outlaws. But we trust you're a law abiding car collector and just want to have some post war fun in this stock looking, fire breathing Super Deluxe!
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Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Red
Vehicle Warranty
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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.
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- Cash (in person)
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General Terms
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Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.