1939 Ford DeLuxe Convertible Coupe
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Americans sped through the 1930s in a variety of vehicles. This 1939 Ford convertible coupe provided drivers with a V-8 engine, 1930s styling, and something new for a Ford -- hydraulic brakes. This was the last year however Ford equipped its vehicles with a rumble seat.
Americans sped through the 1930s in a variety of vehicles. This 1939 Ford convertible coupe provided drivers with a V-8 engine, 1930s styling, and something new for a Ford -- hydraulic brakes. This was the last year however Ford equipped its vehicles with a rumble seat.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1939
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
55.24.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William C. Galt.
Material
Metal
Canvas
Glass (Material)
Chromium
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Color
Dark green
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 65.5 in
Width: 65 in
Length: 185 in
Inscriptions
Chrome hubcaps marked: V8 Front: Ford / DeLuxe Center of steering wheel: DeLuxe Trunk: Ford
Specifications
Make & Model: 1939 Ford convertible coupe
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, L-head valves, 221 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 68.5 inches
Width: 69.5 inches
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Overall length: 179.5 inches
Weight: 2840 pounds
Horsepower: 90 at 3800 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 31.6
Price: $790
Average 1939 wage: $1,266 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 7-1/2 months
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