This 1947 Ford is the range-topping Super DeLuxe version, and as such, it would feature a cigar lighter, an ashtray in the rear seats, armrests on both doors and crank-to-open vent windows. This one appears to be in solid condition and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. The car is located in Bluefield, Virginia, and is being offered for sale with a clean title. The seller is asking $8,500 for this Ford.
The seller states that this Ford has no rust, and certainly the provided photos seem to be quite promising, although there are no photos of the passenger side of the car. The body looks straight, with only surface corrosion evident. It is a bit hard to tell, but there may be a couple of trim pieces that are missing, although this may also be a trick of the light. It looks like the trim under the doors and the trim on the passenger side of the hood may both be gone.
It’s hard to tell much about the condition of the interior, as all we’ve got to work with is outside shots of the car. That being said, I don’t see any stray strips of headliner hanging down, and the tops of the front seats that are visible through the windshield look to be in pretty decent condition. Maybe it’s okay in there.
Likewise, there are no shots of the engine. We do know that the car runs and drives. The engine should be the 239ci V8, backed by a manual transmission. Given that the seller refers to the car as being all original, it’s probably a fair assumption that this means that the car still has its original drive-train.
We have to approach this Ford with limited information. The seller claims that it is all original and that it has no rust. If outward appearances are any indication, then it is possible that this Ford may be fit to return to the road with little or no mechanical work. Being a Super DeLuxe adds a certain level of prestige, even if it adds very few accessories over the DeLuxe. In spite of this lack of additional luxury features, a Super DeLuxe consistently attracts a 10-30% premium over the slightly lesser-equipped DeLuxe version. With prices for nice examples starting at around $14,000, this example might have some potential.
Nice ride!
Nice, original car. Whether it’s worth the asking price would depend on an in-person inspection.
Given it’s location, I’m surprised that nobody “took a shine” to that car early in it’s life . . .
So if you had to make do with the DeLuxe & wanted to light up a dog log you dug in your suit coat pocket for your ZIPPO! Man, with a car like this I’d need a new wardrobe. Pass on the cigars, though.
The price is about right, a little high, but not totally out of line. I think you are making too big of a deal, out of it being a Deluxe, most of the difference’s are very small, the V-8 being significant. Also, crank wind wings, were only on 46 Fords
Were spotlights standard in 1947? Both the Ford and Dodge have them.Just curious.
Is the front bumper painted with aluminum paint? Did it come that way, rather than chrome? Does it cover rust? Or is it just a trick of the light in the photo?
Spot lights are accessories or after market, all the 46 to 48 Fords have chrome bumpers from the factory.
a few interior pics might make all the difference in selling this car. A complete interior job is extremely expensive and will deeply affect the price of the car. At the price you are asking whoever buys the car could easily over invest and never get their investment back if for whatever reason they had to sell the car. The interior is a key factor in laying out over $5,000 for an old Ford when there are so many other cars available for between $5,000 and $8,000 that need very little work done. Good luck! Please add interior pics.