1939 Ford Pickup 81C

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.

A high flat-topped hood dominated the front look of the 1940 model, as the grille spread out to reach the fenders to differentiate the Deluxe line and the headlights were pushed wider still. The standard Ford inherited the grille of the 1939 model with blackout on each side of a heavy chrome center; heavier headlight surrounds serve as another major differentiator from the 1939. 1940 was the last year of the 1937 design and its smaller V8 engine, with a straight-six engine to be reintroduced the following year.

The 1937-1940 generation of Fords is one of the most popular automobiles for hot rodding. Early stock car racing drivers also used Fords of this generation among other cars. This Ford also formed the basis for a style of dirt track racing car.

• CLEAN TITLE, 69,473 MILES, THE MILEAGE ON THE TITLE IS EXEMPT LIKE ALL THE OLD VEHICLES
• WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT
• COMES WITH A PASSENGER AND COMMERCIAL REFERENCE BOOK
• RECENTLY REBUILT 221 CI. IN. NOW 239 CU V8 FLATHEAD ENGINE WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN GONE THROUGH ALONG WITH A NEW CLUTCH, VERY FEW MILES SINCE COMPLETION
• GOOD OIL PRESSURE AND NO TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS
• THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES WORK
• LIGHTING ALL WORKS
• ALL THE GLASS IS GOOD, CRACK FREE AND CLEAR
• RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT