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One-family ownership since 1997, following its acquisition in deteriorating condition near Bakersfield, California.

Strengths

Long-term family ownership

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Acquired in deteriorating condition near Bakersfield
Modified with concealed electric fuel pump, hidden kill switch, auxiliary gauges, and added lap belts

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1941
Make: Ford
Model family: Deluxe
Generation: Classic
Body: Coupe
Engine: Mercury Flathead V8
Transmission: Manual
Mileage: 95,200 miles
Exterior: Cayuga Blue
Interior: Tan
VIN: 186369218

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Cayuga Blue finish over tan cloth interior
One-family ownership since 1997
1946 Mercury-sourced 239ci flathead V8 installed in 2015
Refurbishment documentation included
3-speed manual transmission
Mechanical drum brakes, four-wheel
6-volt electrical system
Integrated front fenders

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Chrome bumpers front and rear
Running boards
239ci Flathead V8 engine, reportedly from a 1946 Mercury
Electric fuel pump concealed in frame rail with hidden kill switch
Lap seat belts added
Auxiliary gauges mounted under dashboard
Various spare parts
Uninstalled period-style radio

Service & Documentation

Service records
Documented service history

Modifications

Restomod build

Market

Comparable prices

Deluxe

Median sold

$29,970

This car $15,000 · 50% below

62 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $15,000

118 records · 81 sold · 33 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1945 Ford Deluxe

24,620 mi · Red · Automatic · Oct 13, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Automatic

Oct 13, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

1940 Ford Deluxe

97,138 mi · Black · Manual · Oct 12, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Manual

Oct 12, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

1937 Ford DeLuxe Roadster

— · Oct 7, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

—

Oct 7, 2026

RM Sotheby's

+59% vs $29,970

1939 Ford DeLuxe Convertible Coupe

Restomod

— · Oct 7, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

—

Oct 7, 2026

RM Sotheby's

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1946 Ford Deluxe Super

Restomod

7,000 mi · TMU · Red · Automatic · Oct 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 7, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

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History

Sightings

3 events

Jul 31, 2026
Sold
$15,000 · Hagerty Marketplace
Jul 18, 2026
Listed for sale
Auction · Hagerty Marketplace
Jul 29, 2025
Auction closed
RNM for $10,400 · Bring a Trailer

1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Hagerty Marketplace · Listing closed · 95,200 mi · Jul 31, 2026 · View on Hagerty Marketplace
Hammer price $15,000
1941 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · 95,000 mi - TMU · Jul 29, 2025 · View on Bring a Trailer

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Identity & configuration