Vehicle Description
The Sedan Delivery, (also sometimes referred to as a Panel Delivery), for the uninitiated, is a relatively obscure body style of a van built on a car chassis. Typically, these take the form of a station wagon body, but with steel panels where the rear windows would be. Historically, sedan deliveries had two doors, but modern versions typically have four. In the beginning, back when it was enough just to have four wheels and an engine, all light duty trucks were essentially sedan deliveries. A Model T with a car body was a car; one with a truck body was a truck. Even up until the 1940's, light duty trucks were basically beefed up versions of their donor car chassis, (Model TT, AA, and BB, continuing the Ford analogy). While Wikipedia will point to some Model A Town Delivery as the first Sedan Delivery, to me it is too close to the Model AA truck to be considered a true Sedan Delivery.
For consignment, in our barn find section, a 1938 Ford Panel Delivery. This truck could be restored by the very ambitious restorer, or used as a parts car/truck for a current project. This panel truck has large steel slabs on either side which enclose what would be the bed of a typical truck. With big fenders, and a long running board design, it offers up plenty of cargo space for interior storage.
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Exterior
All steel with copious amounts of invasive rust and bullet holes throughout shows on this well worn hauler, so you'll need to pick your panels carefully. The van does have the oval grille which can be saved, as well as the side panels for the back of the truck. Fenders are still intact, and the hood, while tweaked, may be salvageable. The windows that are left are original and no delamination is seen. An outboard spare without the cover is on the passenger side, and on the back are dual swinging access doors that have been removed but are resting inside.
Interior
An oiled and dirty wood floor makes up the decking on the back. Metal frames the interior, and there are wood shelves added to the paneled sides. The ceiling of the cargo area has been filled in with sheet metal that is now surface rusted and the front passengers can look up to view the bare steel roof sans material. Some rust is noted between the body panels and the floor. The doors are pure metal with a stamped design to help strengthen them. The paint is rusting on the door panels and the dash is rusted. The floor can be looked through in areas due to missing panels for the floor. A single kitchen chair is resting in front of the 3 spoke banjo steering wheel, which remains in usable condition.
Drivetrain
221ci of V8 are under the hood, and it's all original and unrestored with plenty of surface rust and corrosion. A 2-barrel carb is atop, and a 3-speed manual transmission for this delivery was used. Currently this engine does not crank or run.
Undercarriage
Heavy surface rust is seen on the frame, floorboards and suspension components. Invasive rust is seen in one spot upfront near the radiator support. Some body hangers are heavily rusted and may be structurally unsound particularly at the floorboard areas. Transverse leaf spring suspension is all around, and drum brakes are on all 4 corners.
Definitely a seldom seen example with its oval grille, and sedan delivery setup all the way from 1938. Your capable hands will determine the outcome, so let your imagination run wild!
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Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Primer Gray
- Interior Color:
- Wood
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
