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Its former place in the Nick Alexander collection adds a documented chapter to a coupe with a photo-recorded 1980s refurbishment and specialist mechanical attention in 2024. Total mileage is unknown, and the glovebox clock and radio do not work.
Strengths
- Early hydraulic drum braking system from the 1939 model year
- Restored 221ci flathead V8 with rebuilt distributor, fuel pump, and coil in 2024
- Period-correct 16" artillery-style steel wheels with Firestone Deluxe Champion wide-whitewall tires fitted in 2024
- Complete 1980s restoration including body removal and repaint in Jefferson Blue with documentation
Watch For
- The interior glovebox clock and radio are non-functional
- Total mileage is unknown; odometer shows 85,000 miles with about 1,000 added since 2024 ownership
