This 1937 Ford Club Coupe has spent the majority of its life residing in New Mexico. As a result, it probably isn’t surprising to find that it is largely rust-free, and would make a solid base for a project. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Bennington, Nebraska, it is offered with a clear title. Bidding has currently reached $6,800 for this classic. A big thank you must go out to Barn Finder Darrun for bringing this Ford to our attention.

It appears that at some stage someone has commenced preparation work for a restoration, but this has stalled for some reason. Certainly examining all of the supplied photos indicates a car that is free of any rust issues. The body also appears to be quite straight and most of the external trim appears to be present, although much of this will require restoration.

The interior is a bit of a surprise, especially given the fact that the car spent so many years in New Mexico. So often we see cars from there with the interior looking more than mildly toasted. This one looks to be quite good. There are a couple of minor holes in the seat covers, but these could probably be repaired with blind patches. The dash looks good, but it is missing both the clock and the blanking plate that covers where the optional radio would be installed. The door trims also look quite good, but there are no shots of the headliner.

Under the hood, the original engine has made way for the 221ci flat-head of 1946-1948 vintage. The advertisement summary says that the transmission is automatic, but I believe that it is actually a manual. The engine doesn’t currently run, but it does turn over by hand. The seller appears confident that the engine will run with little work. There is no word on the rest of the drive-train, but these were relatively simple cars, so any repairs should be straight-forward and parts are easy to source.

So, restore it to standard or build a rod? That is probably the big question. Getting the body and paint into shape doesn’t appear to be a big job, and the interior looks to be quite presentable. What is interesting is that the majority of ’37 Club Coupes advertised at present are rods, while standard or restored versions are very much in the minority. For me that would tip the scales. I’d probably restore it to original because I just like to be different.