1947 Ford Sportsman Convertible
- Engine
- 239 cu in (approx. 3.9L) flathead V8, 100 bhp
- Colour
- Glade Green
A 1947 Ford Sportsman convertible, one of 2,274 produced that model year, is among the most sought-after post-war Fords. Built at the Iron Mountain plant with a maple, birch, and mahogany body over a standard Super DeLuxe convertible shell, the Sportsman was conceived as a halo car to draw buyers into showrooms. This example has received an older show-quality restoration, more recently refreshed with a bare-metal repaint in Glade Green, new red leather interior, and retains its original wood trim throughout.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$154,000
- —Auction saleSold US$154,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Car has been in the consignor's collection for approximately seven years and received a recent freshening including bare-metal repaint and new interior leather.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A comprehensive show-quality restoration was carried out at an undetermined earlier date, bringing the car to a high cosmetic and mechanical standard.
Described as an older restoration, predating the consignor's ownership or early within it.
- —Bodywork
The bodywork was stripped to bare metal and refinished in Glade Green, and new correct-type red leather upholstery was fitted to the interior.
Carried out recently, likely during the current consignor's period of ownership; the original wood trim was retained and is in excellent condition.
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