1937 Ford Other Chrome Illusion

Ford produced its last factory three-window coupe in 1936 but that hasn’t stopped street rodders from building “phantom” 1937 Ford Three-Window Coupes, like this uniquely painted example. This 1937 Ford Three-Window Coupe Street Rod was built in 1996 and is based on a Minotti fiberglass body. The car rides on a chassis with a TCI independent front suspension and is powered by a Tuned Port Injection small-block Chevy V8. The seller calls the car a “great driver” with many modern features.

• The engine is a Chevrolet 5.0-liter OHV V8 with TPI electronic fuel injection.
• The engine was highly detailed.
• The transmission is a GM 700R four-speed automatic.
• The rear differential is a Ford 9-inch unit with 3.70:1 gears. The coupe has power steering, front disc brakes and rear drums.
• The car has no known body damage.
• The fiberglass body is a Minotti product.
• The “flip/flop” paint is called Chrome Illusion, with green, blue, and purple hues.
• The paint is original except for a touched-up firewall.
• There are a few minor paint chips, per the seller.
• A clear “bra” was added to the front fenders and front part of the rear fenders.
• Hood side panels are solid.
• The windshield has been V-butted.
• The car has power windows and a power trunk.
• The car has a rearview camera.
• The bucket seats are covered in purple leather.
• Upholstery condition is “very good,” according to the seller.
• The car has heat and air conditioning from Vintage Air.
• A tilt steering column is topped by a Budnik alloy wheel.
• The Kenwood radio is a double DIN with USB.
• The padded dashboard has a large digital center screen.
• The trunk was upholstered and carpeted to match the interior.
• The door panels are sculpted.
• Both bucket seats have power lumbar support.
• The custom street rod chassis with a TCI independent front suspension
• The car has an independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering.
• The rear suspension uses parallel leaf springs with lowering blocks.
• Budnik alloy wheels are wrapped in 235/55R17 BFGoodrich rear tires and 205/55R16 fronts.

• Many receipts are available.

• The car has a fast idle and a few rattles, per the seller.

• This 1937 Ford Three-Window Coupe is a phantom Minotti fiberglass body.
• The engine is a TPI-fed Chevrolet 5.0-liter small-block V8.
• The transmission is a GM 700R four-speed automatic.
• The TCI chassis has an independent front suspension with disc brakes.
• A 9-inch Ford rear end is mounted on parallel leaf springs.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Arizona title in his name. This 1937 Ford Three-Window Coupe Street Rod has a phantom Minotti fiberglass body that is cloaked in color-shifting Chrome Illusion paint. The car was built in 1996, and the seller is reportedly the third owner.