Basic Information and History

Ford introduced the 1939 models with several innovations, not least hydraulic brakes which replaced the previous mechanical ones. The model range was split into Standard and De Luxe, where Standard retained a more restrained front with a grille reminiscent of the previous model year, while De Luxe received a new, more pointed front. The body designation Tudor refers to the two-door sedan, which together with the Fordor was one of the most common bodies in the lineup. Under the hood, in original form, sat the well-known Flathead V8, and 1939 was also one of the last years before the model series received an entirely new design.

This Ford Standard Tudor Sedan from 1939 is being sold by a private individual and has been sold in Sweden throughout its life. The car has had a total of six owners and the odometer reads 73,644 km, a figure the seller cannot guarantee. The car is not in original condition but has been rebuilt with a more modern drivetrain, described in more detail below. There are no loans on the vehicle and no deductible VAT.

Equipment and Options

• Stereo
• Removable tow hitch
• Chevrolet 350 V8 with Edelbrock heads
• Holley carburetor
• Chevrolet 350 automatic transmission
• 8-inch rear axle
• Disc brakes and master cylinder from Volvo
• Front seats and rear seat from Volvo R-Design

The car has undergone extensive modifications. The original drivetrain has been replaced with a Chevrolet 350 small block with Edelbrock heads and a Holley carburetor, connected to a Chevrolet 350 automatic transmission. Power is delivered to an 8-inch rear axle. The brake system has been upgraded with disc brakes and a master cylinder from Volvo. The interior has been fitted with front seats and a rear seat taken from a Volvo R-Design, giving the car a more modern seating comfort than the original interior.

Condition

According to the seller, the body is in good condition, and the paint is also described as good. The windows are stated to be in good condition.

The interior is in good condition according to the seller, as are the dashboard and the headliner. All seat belts function and the dashboard is free of warning lights. The trip meter works, and the seller states that all electronics are functional.

Tires and wheels are assessed to be in good condition.

The engine is described as being in good condition and is said to start and run without issue. The gearbox is stated to be in good condition and shifts without complaint. The brakes, with Volvo components, are also said to be in good condition. The car can be driven as it stands and has passed inspection, but has not been registration-inspected with the new drivetrain.

Service History

The seller states that the car has not been fully serviced and that there are no receipts or documentation to verify the service history. What is stated is that the engine oil and oil filter, as well as the oil and filter in the automatic transmission, were changed approximately 250 km ago.

Summary

This Ford Standard Tudor Sedan from 1939 is a Swedish-sold car with six owners that has been rebuilt with a Chevrolet 350 V8, automatic transmission, 8-inch rear axle, disc brakes from Volvo, and R-Design seats. The body, paint, interior, and mechanics are described by the seller as being in good condition, the car has passed inspection, and can be driven as it stands. Oil and filter recently changed in both the engine and automatic transmission. An option for those seeking a 1930s classic with a more modern drivetrain and brakes. The car has not been registration-inspected with its current drivetrain.