1937 Ford Deluxe Washington Blue

Ford Tudor sedans came in two variants for 1937–the flat-trunk “slantback” and the extended-trunk “humpback” touring sedan body style. Many street rodders favor the cleaner looking slantback bodies, even though luggage space is less. This Washington Blue 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan street rod is a slantback. The mostly stock body was upgraded with a modified flathead V8 with vintage speed equipment. The seller calls the engine “built” and says the car was “pro built.”

• The engine isn’t original, according to the seller.
• The modified engine appears to be a 239-cu.in. L-head V8.
• The engine has detailed aluminum Offenhauser cylinder heads.
• The Offenhauser aluminum intake manifold has a Holley four-barrel carburetor.
• The engine has a modern alternator and an electric fan.
• A Tremec five-speed manual transmission, with overdrive, backs the flathead V8.
• The body color is Washington Blue.
• Removed hood side panels showcase the detailed flathead V8.
• There are a few stone chips on the lower front fenders, per the seller.
• The upholstery is done in Saddle Tan vinyl.
• A banjo-style steering wheel tops a tilt steering column.
• The dashboard wears a woodgrain finish.
• The front suspension uses a dropped I-beam with a transverse spring.
• The car has Wilwood front disc brakes.
• Parallel rear leaf springs are used with lowering blocks in the rear.

• Matching hood side panels, wrapped and boxed, are included.
• A trophy and award plaque comes with the car.
• Three files of work done, history, and research are included.
• A car cover comes with the Ford.
• A small box of extra parts is included.

• The passenger’s-side rear window needs alignment help when rolling up.

• This 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan has a modified 239-cu.in. L-head V8 backed by a Tremec five-speed.
• The seller calls the Washington Blue finish “show painted.”
• The car received a “high dollar” pro build, per the seller.
• It is “cross country” reliable, in the seller’s opinion.
• The Ford has Wilwood front disc brakes.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Illinois title in the name of his living trust. This 1937 Ford Tudor Sedan “slantback” street rod received a “high dollar” pro build that has made it a show winner, according to the seller, who adds that the car could be driven across the country today.