1946 Ford Sportsman Convertible

18-49644roadUnited States

Engine: 239.4 cu in flathead V8, 100 bhp
Colour: Pheasant Red

The 1946 Ford Sportsman is a rare wood-bodied convertible produced in limited numbers at Ford's Iron Mountain plant in Michigan, constructed from maple, birch, and mahogany with leather-trimmed interior. Conceived as a prestige halo car to draw buyers into showrooms, it retailed at a significant premium over the standard Super DeLuxe Convertible. This example is finished in Pheasant Red with a maroon interior, tan canvas roof, and an extensive array of factory options and accessories.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$148,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
—Auction sale
Sold US$104,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknown
Prominent private collector
partial documentation
Car held in a well-regarded private collection at time of consignment; no earlier ownership chain is described in the catalogue.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Mike Laureno
partial documentation
Described as a collector known for owning high-quality early V-8 Fords; the car is being offered directly from his collection.

Competition

2017
Early Ford V-8 Club Meet, Rhinebeck, New York
Best of Show
2018Antique Automobile Club of America
AACA Senior Award
Senior Award recipient
2018
Dearborn Award
Award recipient

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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