Ford Deluxe

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Ford Deluxe
Production period: 1941-1951
Class : upper middle class
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé
Previous model: Ford V8
Successor: Ford Series , Ford Mainline

The Ford Deluxe was a car model from Ford that was built from 1941 to 1942 as a medium equipment variant, parallel to the Standard and Super Deluxe models . After the Second World War , it was revived in 1946–1948, albeit as the most cost-effective option. After a year break, the Deluxe was also available again from 1950–1951, parallel to the better equipped Custom Deluxe .

Models year after year

Models 11A / 21A (1941–1942)

Deluxe models 11A / 21A
Ford Deluxe Model 11A Business Coupe (1941)

Ford Deluxe Model 11A Business Coupe (1941)
Production period: 1941-1942
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.6-3.7 liters
(66 kW)
Length: 4938 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2896 mm
Empty weight : 1338-1567 kg

In September 1940, Ford presented the successor to the V8 with the option of the well-known V8 engine with 3,621 cc and 90 bhp (66 kW) output at 3,800 rpm. or a new six-cylinder in-line engine with 3,700 cm³ displacement and the same output, but already at 3,300 rpm.

The Deluxe represented the middle equipment variant and was available as a 2 or 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé with 3 or 4 seats or 5-door station wagon.

In the following year, the cars were built without major changes. A total of 299,855 Deluxe were built in two years.

Models 6GA, 69A, 7GA, 79A, 87HA, and 89A (1946–1948)

Deluxe models 6GA / 69A / 7GA / 79A / 87HA / 89A
Ford Deluxe Model 69A Tudor (1946)

Ford Deluxe Model 69A Tudor (1946)
Production period: 1946-1948
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.7–3.9 liters
(66–74 kW)
Length: 4983 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2896 mm
Empty weight : 1362-1470 kg

The first post-war models were presented in September 1945. The Deluxe was essentially the same as the pre-war model, but after the Special was discontinued it was the cheapest variant and received a revised radiator grille. The V8 engine had been drilled out to 3,916 cm³ and now made 100 bhp (74 kW) at 3,800 rpm. The station wagon was no longer available.

In 1947 there were no changes. In 1948 the six-cylinder engine delivered 5 bhp more with the same displacement.

In three years, 223,232 Deluxe were created. In the following year, the Ford series replaced the Deluxe for one year.

Models 0HA, 0BA, 1HA and 1BA (1950–1951)

Deluxe models 0HA / 0BA / 1HA / 1BA

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Production period: 1950-1951
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.7-3.9 liters
(70-74 kW)
Length: 4994 mm
Width: 1849 mm
Height:
Wheelbase : 2896 mm
Empty weight : 1329-1411 kg

In 1950 the simplest Ford was again called Deluxe. The pontoon shape introduced in 1949 was adopted without major changes. There were no technical changes either.

In the 1951 model year, the globe disappeared in the radiator grille and was replaced by two rocket-shaped horns. There were also other taillights.

In total, the 3rd series Deluxe was built 608,986 times. In the following year, the Mainline replaced the Deluxe.

Web links

Commons : Ford Deluxe  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

literature

  • Beverly R. Kimes, Henry A. Clark: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .
  • John Gunnell (Ed.): Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Krause Publications, Iola 2002, ISBN 0-87349-461-X .