302-POWERED 1948 FORD SUPER DELUXE

OVERVIEW

This restored 1948 Ford Super Deluxe has always been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and is powered by a 302ci Ford V8 bored .030 over backed by a C6 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include shaved door handles with remote keyless entry, a shaved hood, molded rear fenders, a power antenna, a JVC AM/FM stereo, a tilt steering column, power bucket seats, power front disc brakes, and a Mustang II-style independent front suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering. Finished in red over a gray and red cloth interior, this Ford comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

During the restoration, the reportedly rust-free body was finished in red. Features include chrome bumpers, chrome grille trim, a shaved hood, shaved body and fender trim, shaved door handles with a remote keyless entry system, dual rearview mirrors, molded rear fenders, a custom fuel door, tunneled taillights, a shaved trunk lid, and custom accent pinstriping. A walk-around video is available below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

The chrome steel wheels have chrome dog dish hubcaps and come wrapped in new whitewall radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin is furnished with red and gray cloth power front bucket seats and a matching rear seat surrounded by red and gray cloth door panels and trim. Features include manual windows, power steering, a maroon leather-wrapped Lecarra steering wheel, a floor-mounted Lokar automatic transmission shifter, a custom center console, and a JVC AM/FM stereo. The trunk has been upholstered to match the cabin and contains a spare tire.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A set of Stewart Warner gauges, including a 160-mph speedometer and readouts for the fuel level, voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure, are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 4,578 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 302ci Ford V8 that has been bored .030 over and is backed by a C6 three-speed automatic transmission. Engine bay features include a body-color firewall, polished aluminum Ford Racing valve covers, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor with an electric choke, a chrome air cleaner, an MSD electronic ignition, and a chrome alternator.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The chassis was modified to accept a Mustang II-style independent front suspension and a Ford nine-inch solid rear drive axle with a limited-slip differential. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust system with slash-cut outlets exits at the rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This Ford previously appeared on AutoHunter in September 2023. It is now being relisted at a lower reserve price than before.