1946 Ford Other for sale $89,900

Approaching this sweet drop-top its difficult not to be taken with its sleek profile. To achieve those striking good looks the car had to be a solid starting point that benefitted from top notch metalwork. And once that metalwork was complete it had to be shot with some of the best Dynamic Maroon two-stage on the market. Now I know paintwork is often questionable on wartime classics but this Fords shine is first rate all the way. Reflections are straight and unbroken. There are no major imperfections visible anywhere. And overall the car has aged exceedingly well since its 2002 frame-off restoration.

Essentially a carryover from Fords pre-war days the 46 Super Deluxe is both ergonomic and attractive. The cars classy design definitely proved its merit aiding the war effort; and today its a stunning example of American industrial elegance. Front and center a red-trimmed 46-exclusive grille anchors streamlined marker lamps between clean headlights a sporty SUPER DELUXE emblem and a broad chrome bumper. At the sides of that grille textured stainless spans from NOS fenders and an 8 branded hood topper past dual chrome mirrors and low-profile door handles. Above that stainless like-new glass seats small windshield wipers beneath a burgundy-piped power-operated roof. And behind that glass a stainless-trimmed trunk rides between red-trimmed lighting and a Ford branded bumper.

If Henry Ford perfected one aspect of his automobiles it was the Ford V8. Introduced in 1932 as a durable torque-rich competitor to more expensive and labor-intensive 8-cylinders the flatty has established an unmatched reputation as the go-to mill for classic and kustom car enthusiasts. And in keeping with tradition this stellar hot rod is powered by a 239 cubic inch 69A. Spinning smooth 6.75 to 1 compression into exactly 100 horsepower and 180 lb./ft. of torque the throaty engine growls with the help of a roster of vintage parts. Air enters through a correctly decaled cleaner and juiced by a small Holley carburetor exits through correct cast iron exhaust manifolds. Pliable belts turn a traditional generator while a beefy radiator cycles water through big hoses and tight screw clamps. Aesthetically the block which perches a correctly-decaled oil canister on 24-stud heads has been painted a familiar blue hue. Cool details like metal-loomed wires a Ford battery and a correct horn add enough shine to sit at the show. And overall this classics super smooth engine bay is a charming and 100% functional step back into a much simpler and some would say better period of American automotive history.

Take a look under this roaring rag-top and youll see just how much the automotive world has changed when it comes to ride handling and structural integrity. The cars body-matched floors make a suitable backdrop for a Satin Black frame and factory-accurate suspension. A correct 3-speed manual transmission sends power to a Columbia electric 2-speed axle. In front of that drivetrain a beam axle and transverse leaf spring remain just as they looked back in 1946. And the same holds true behind that drivetrain where a second leaf and the