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£40,436

1938 Ford Model 81A Deluxe Station Wagon

United States • 29 Sept 2023

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Ford Model 81A Deluxe Station Wagon, a 'Woody,' has been beautifully restored after reportedly spending most of its life in Hawaii. Finished in Dartmouth Green with a revarnished birch and maple wood frame, it features a retrimmed brown leatherette interior, an overhauled engine, and recent servicing.

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Condition 

8

The vehicle is described as beautifully restored with careful conservation of the wood framing and panels. The interior has been retrimmed, and the engine has been overhauled. Recent maintenance includes new brakes and engine tuning. The listing highlights its excellent condition and suitability for family use.

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221ci Flathead V-8 Engine Single Stromberg Downdraft Carburetor 85bhp at 3,800rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front Semi Elliptical and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Beautifully restored example *Reported to be a long time Hawaiian resident *Family fun with room for eight *Who doesn't love a big woody? THE '38 FORD V-8 Ford made one significant but subtle change in its product line for 1938, creating separate Standard (82A) and Deluxe (81A) models and making their external appearance distinctly different and instantly recognizable.

Ford's intent was to position the Standard in competition with the base Chevrolet and Plymouth models and move the Deluxe models up to compete with Pontiac and Dodge.

For 1938 the Model 81A Deluxe got a new grille with turned down, pointed hood and a tall, sharply vee-shaped grille with horizontal elements extending up and back on each side of the hood.

As in 1937, the headlights were inverted teardrops set into the...

Points of note

£8,392

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£20,336

Median Price (Since 2020)

£40,436

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