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£15,790 (Est: £33,390 - £40,810)
1938 Ford 81A 740 Deluxe Convertible Sedan
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 5
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Ford 81A Deluxe Convertible Sedan is a rare, factory all-steel example that served as an official car for the 1938 Portland Rose Festival. It features a rebuilt 276ci Flathead V8 with Evans tri-power induction, blending historical significance with period-inspired street rod modifications.
Condition
8
The car is described as having been restored and fitted with a professionally built engine, suggesting good mechanical and exterior condition. While specific cosmetic flaws are not detailed, the description of it being a 'tasteful period-inspired street rod' implies a high level of care and presentation. It's not pristine as it has had modifications and is not explicitly stated to be in perfect original condition, but 'Excellent' fits well.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
84404663
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
276ci Flathead V8 Engine (1947 truck block, 59A-style) Evans Tri-power Intake Manifold with Three Carburetors 200bhp (minimum) at 4,000rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Three-Quarter Inch Floating Rear Axle with Reversed Spring Eyes to Lower the Car 4-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes * One of only 2,743 Model 81A-740 Deluxe Convertible Sedans produced for 1938 * Official Festival Queen's car for the 1938 Portland Rose Festival * Factory all-steel convertible sedan with deluxe trim * Fitted with a rebuilt 276ci Flathead V8 and Evans tri-power induction * Featured on the cover of V8 Times and acquired by the current owner in 2020 THE FORD DELUXE CONVERTIBLE Ford's Deluxe Convertible Sedan represented the pinnacle of its 1938 passenger car range.
At $900 when new, the four-door convertible was the most expensive model in Ford's catalogue and among the rarest, with just 2,743 examples produced.
Offered exclusively in Deluxe specification, it combined elegant open-air motoring with practical four-doo...
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£6,794
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£30,985
Median Price (Since 2020)
£85,693
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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