1938 Ford Model Y (Long Rad)

The only four-seat saloon ever to sell for as little as £100, Ford’s immortal Model Y is much-loved to this day and the c.1,250 that remain are highly prized. The example offered that’s self-evidently been restored to pristine condition throughout was manufactured at Dagenham in 1936 and then assembled in Cork from a CKD kit the following year. Its first owner was apparently a doctor who used it for his pre-war rounds in Southern Ireland. The faithful Ford’s history includes some IRA-instigated damage and believes the notably low recorded mileage of just 20,207 is genuine, as the vehicle was stored in both Eire and Belfast for some years. He says that there is ‘very little wear in the running gear and bearings etc, and that the rod brakes and related linkages are in exceptional condition’. ‘YXS 847’ has recently benefited from a new battery, tyres and inner tubes. The handy rear luggage box was installed during the restoration, but the luggage rack and dealer sticker are original items. Model Ys surely don’t come much better than this one, which is resplendent in brown over black paintwork that’s complemented by a tan leather interior. Home contact: 028777 64427 PRICE - OPEN TO OFFERS CLOSE TO £9000 OR 10700 EUROS