1937 Ford 1937 FORD MODEL 78 DELUXE FORDOR TOURING SEDAN

STOCK # 2970 E

THIS 1937 FORD MODEL 78 DELUXE IS LOCATED IN: DAVISON, MI 48423

The Ford line of cars was updated in 1937 with one major change — the introduction of an entry-level 136 CID (2.2 L) V8 in addition to the popular 221 CID (3.6 L) flathead V8. The model was a refresh of its predecessor, the Model 48 (itself based on the Model 40A), and was the company's main product. It was redesigned more thoroughly in 1941. At the start of production, it cost $850. The Ford Line bore several model numbers during this period: For domestic 1937 production in the United States Ford Model Numbers for 85 hp V-8 equipped cars was Model 78 and 60 hp V-8 cars was Model 74. Models 81A and 82A in 1938, and Models 91A and 92A in 1939.

The 1937 Ford featured a more rounded look with fine horizontal bars in the convex front and hood-side grilles. The front grille was V-shaped, rather than following the fenders into a pentagon shape, as on the 1936 model. Faired-in headlights were a major modernization found on both the Standard and DeLuxe trim versions, though much of the rest of the design was shared between Ford's two lines. A larger water pump was used to help aid in cooling. 'Slantback' sedans gained a rear trunk door, though space was limited, and 'Trunkback' versions continued gaining sales. The station wagon had seating for eight passengers. A 4-door "convertible sedan" with roll up windows was offered in small numbers in the DeLuxe series. Also, new seats were used.

• CLEAN TITLE; ODOMETER SHOWS 50,786 MILES
• 221CI FLATHEAD V8
• THREE-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• BLACK EXTERIOR
• GRAY VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
• STEEL WHEELS W/ POLISHED COVERS
• WHITEWALL GOODYEAR TIRES
• BANJO-STYLE STEERING WHEEL
• SHOP MANUALS
• SPARE PARTS
• RECENT WORK INCLUDES A REPLACEMENT BATTERY, A FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING, AND AN OIL CHANGE
• THE ENGINE STARTS INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO SITTING FOR A FEW YEARS WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT