1937 Ford Model 78 5-Window Coupe

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

VIN: 183721508 Mileage: 14,222 showing

With a later 1939 24 bolt 239 cubic inch Ford/Mercury flathead V8 engine producing 95 hp, and a three-speed manual transmission. Converted to 12 volt, and new wiring harness was installed during restoration. With hydraulic brakes from 1946 model, and rare 1937-1938 fog lights. Original style steel wheels have Coker Classic whitewall tires.

Exterior paint is Black with a painted white pinstripe. Also, with a beige LeBaron Bonney interior. The original radio is present but not operational. A complete original toolkit is present, with a rare brown storage bag. The jack and tools are also present.

Please note, bidders may be subject to a bidding limit. Please review your account and contact the front office for assistance with increasing a bid limit prior to the auction. This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 10% buyer's premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. LLA will process taxes, title, and registration for NC buyers. For out-of-state buyers, a third-party will handle the processing. Buyer's invoice will include tax, tag, and title fees, along with a document fee of $199 for NC and $399 out-of-state.

From the Collection of a Gentleman Zionville, North Carolina.

Some photos are present from restoration.

The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.

Paint with minor imperfections; chassis is very clean and dry; passenger side running board cover is aged, new chrome trim is present; wiper handles, as well as the antenna knob are not installed but present; emergency brake does not operate; no other apparent concerns.