THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR AND RESTORATION SHOW SALE 18-20 MARCH 2022

130 THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR AND RESTORATION SHOW SALE 18TH – 20TH MARCH 2022 Lot details Reg: EVA 735 Chassis no.: 18F3572014 Make: Ford Model: Model 78 ‘Fordor’ V8 Sedan Deluxe LOT 301 Estimate: £ 8,000 - £12,000 1937 FORD MODEL 78 ‘FORDOR’ V8 SEDAN DELUXE Powerful, fun, great looks and sounds fantastic. • Launched in Britain in January 1937, the ‘split-screen’ Ford V8-78 had daringly-streamlined styling inspired by its cousin, the Lincoln-Zephyr, and was perhaps the most handsome of all the immortal Ford V8s • Over 4,000 Model 78s were built in Dagenham for the 1937 UK market and we believe this smart ‘Fordor’ may be one • Now powered by a 3.6-litre V8 which produced 85bhp at 3,800 rpm and 207N-m of torque at 2,200rpm • Offered from a deceased estate, the late owner purchased the car in 1998 and during his ownership, the interior was retrimmed • Classically presented in Ford Black with a tidy beige cord interior enhanced by the simulated Walnut finish on the dashboard an indication that it’s a ‘Deluxe model’ (It should be noted the steering column and lock are not currently fitted correctly) • Having been unused since 2017, the car will require some recommissioning prior to returning to active use Vendor condition report: Overall: 77 / 135 «««¶¶ Year 1937 Engine Size 4.4 Mileage 70,317 MOT Expiry More Details Lot 301 Bid On Lot 301