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Description
The car's ownership history has been traced through the Swedish National Archives. It was also featured in Motorhistoriskt Magasin (Issue 2/2014), where it is noted that one of its later owners drove the car on holiday trips to Spain and Italy. According to the article, the Ford has never undergone a full restoration and is believed to retain its original engine.
The engine and electrical system were refurbished in 2013. Over the years, the car has been repainted several times but has since been returned to its original blue factory color. Included with the sale are a copy of the Motorhistoriskt Magasin article, the original owner's manual, copies of historic registration documents, and a set of period-correct bias-ply tires mounted on wheels. The car is currently fitted with radial tires. One set of keys is included.
Free history (6)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine starts easily and runs well, and the transmission operates as it should. However, the car has seen only limited use in recent years and would benefit from a mechanical inspection to ensure reliable operation. The turn signals and lights were tested during the inspection and were found to be in working order.
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Interior condition
The interior is well presented, with attractive upholstery, door panels, and carpets all in good condition. The steering wheel shows some paint wear, which is best regarded as a sign of the car's age and authenticity. The headliner is older—likely original—and while free from damage, it has faded somewhat unevenly over the years.
The dashboard clock is inoperative. A cassette radio is installed inside the glove compartment and operates on a separate 12-volt electrical system, powered by a battery that is mounted in the trunk. The radio has not been tested, and no 12-volt battery is currently installed. The heater has not been tested. -
Exterior condition
The repaint is older, and the finish would likely benefit from a professional machine polish to restore some of its original gloss. Chrome components, including the bumpers, exhibit light pitting consistent with age. Together, these details give the Ford an honest, cohesive appearance—despite its years, it remains remarkably close to its original character.
The paintwork shows a number of age-related imperfections, including touch-up repairs and surface scratches. -
General condition
A 1940s automobile that, despite having been repainted and partially reupholstered over the years, remains largely original in character and specification.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1946-05-06 (regbes) (Ombes:19740510)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1974-06-10
Senast godkända besiktning: -
Besiktigad tom: -
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 11
Facts about the model
The model was available with either a six-cylinder or an eight-cylinder flathead engine. It featured body-on-frame construction, solid front and rear axles, hydraulic brakes, and a 6-volt electrical system.
The very first 1946 Ford rolled off the production line on July 3, 1945, and was presented by Ford to U.S. President Harry S. Truman. In December 1945, the 1946 model was introduced to Swedish Ford dealers. Only a handful of "Peace Fords" reached Sweden during the spring of 1946, but according to an article by noted automotive historian Per-Börje Elgh in Motorhistoriskt Magasin (Issue 2/2014), as many as 110 cars were delivered in May. The car now being offered for auction is one of those vehicles delivered during that month.
A total of 467,413 examples of the 1946 Ford model were produced, making this car a particularly early and well-documented example of one of the first post-war American Fords to reach Sweden.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Fredrik Nyblad
+46 703187844
fredrik.nyblad@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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