220 Ford Model 48 (1935) 393 UYG

Ford Model 48 (1935-36 *Engine 221 cu in (3600cc) Flathead V8

Registration Number 393 UYG (1st registered in the UK 2014 on a date related number allocated for the West Riding, Yorkshire)

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The Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8-powered Model 40A, the company's main product. Introduced in 1935, the Model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, The 1935 Ford's combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival Chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold. Visually, the 1935 Ford was much more modern with the grille pushed forward and more integrated wimgs and boot. Two trim lines were offered, standard and DeLuxe, across a number of body styles including a base roadster, five-window coupe, three-window coupe, Tudor and Fordor sedan. Options included an oil pressure gauge (costing $4) and two windshield wipers were optional

 

* 393 UYG

This car was purchased in original condition from the States in 2014. The Flathead Ford V8 engine and gearbox has been replaced by a Chevrolet 350 cu in V8 and TH350 autobox. The manually operated brakes are upgraded to power assisted hydraulic brakes and new shocks fitted.and electrics have been upgraded to 12 volt

 

The car was resprayed in 2014 after appearing as a yellow cab in the Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant film Florence Foster Jenkins

 

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Shot 15.05.2016 at the Gaydon Motor Museum, Warwks REF 116-220

 

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