1939 Ford Deluxe
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Ford looked to modernize the 1939 Ford Deluxe using a lower pointed grille and a higher vertical grille with horizontal dividers. The headlights were mover farther apart giving the front end a wider look. Big for 1939 was the new 'Alligator hood design which opened from the top only. This eliminated the use of the predecessors hard to use engine side panels completely. Another big advancement in the 1939 Ford was the use of hydraulic brakes for the first time. This 1939 Ford Deluxe convertible is a site to behold. At a time when the movies were making all things glamorous, automobiles built in the late 30's had not only become more functional but were also becoming an artform in styling. Case in point, this 1939 Ford Deluxe convertible does...