Up for sale in the houston showroom is one gorgeous Ford, the 1947 Ford deluxe coupe. Civilian production resumed in july 1945, with an early start to the 1946 model year filling the public's thirst for new cars. The 1946 Ford was identical to the 1942 model under the skin, though a heavy new grille with horizontal bars and red accents modernized the car somewhat. The hood was widened by adding a center strip. One notable change was to use the 239 cid engine which since 1939 had been used in mercurys and trucks, and capable of 100 hp. He 1947 Ford line was similar to the short 1946. Visual differences included the removal of the red accents from the grill and the two small lights located just above it. Ford began titling 1947s in february 1947. For the first few weeks, the 1947 model was identical to the 1946. Ford then restyled the body slightly first by moving the parking lights from above the grill to below each headlight. Exterior moldings were changed from grooved to a smooth design. A new hood ornament with a blue plastic insert was installed. New hubcap design became available in march. Interior dash color was changed from red accent to gold. By september the roof mounted antenna was moved to the cowl. Horns were moved to in front of the radiator from the engine compartment. The final 1947 models were titled in november. This is an amazing restoration that is 100 urn key and ready to be road tripped. Don????t miss out on your dream, own it! Options on this gorgeous ????47 Ford for sale include: am/fm radio, vinyl seats and steel rally wheels, chrome hubcaps and wrapped in white wall bias ply tires. For more information on this super cool street rod call the houston showroom . To see more including running and driving hd video visit gatewayclassiccars.com
