Sold | From the Minden Automotive Museum 1947 Ford Super Deluxe 79A Sportsman Convertible

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£52,426 (Est: £67,950 - £90,600)

From the Minden Automotive Museum 1947 Ford Super Deluxe 79A Sportsman Convertible

United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 99

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This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible is a rare example, with only 3,025 built. It underwent a comprehensive restoration in the mid-80s and has been preserved on static display since, showcasing its unique wood detailing and desirable features.
While largely excellent, it exhibits some minor cosmetic imperfections in the wood and chrome, and will require recommissioning due to its long period of static display.

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The car underwent a full nut and bolt restoration in the mid-80s and has been on static display since. The paint, chrome, interior, and top are described as 'excellent' aside from a small dent in the hood chrome spear. The original wood has some light water staining and discoloration in the trunk area, but the seller opted to preserve the original wood with patina rather than replace it. The engine compartment is clean but shows some carburetor fuel leakage stains and road grime. The car will require recommissioning and a thorough mechanical inspection as it has never been driven since restoration.

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239ci L-Head V-8 Single 2-Barrel Carburetor 100bhp at 3,600rpm Three-speed Manual Transmission Transverse Leaf Spring Live Axles Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * One of only 3.025 1946-1948 Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertibles built * Restored over forty years ago, thoughtfully preserved * Beautiful original Ford Iron Mountain wood with lovely grain detail THE FORD SUPER DELUXE SPORTSMAN CONVERTIBLE In three years of production, 1946-1948, Ford built only 3,025 of the exclusive, expensive, distinctive wood panelled Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertibles.

It was never conceived nor intended to be a moneymaker.

It was a halo car designed by famed Ford stylist Bob Gregorie, but it accomplished three objectives.

First, it was an example of Ford's mastery of wooden bodywork established with years of wood-bodied station wagons built in Ford's own Iron Mountain works on Michigan's Upper Peninsula using fine hardwoods from Ford's own forests for framing the mahogany plywood panels.

Second, F...