At $860, the 1937 Ford Deluxe Convertible Sedan was Ford’s most exclusive offering, gracefully blending the era’s Art Deco influences with the latest in automotive innovation and performance. Visually, Ford’s 1937 lineup drew clear inspiration from the Lincoln-Zephyr, showcasing a more streamlined body, a sharp, rear-hinged hood, integrated headlamps, slanted grille, and curvaceous fenders that reflected the design language of the period. The Convertible Sedan body style was particularly rare and desirable as it combined the open-air freedom of a convertible with the practicality of a four-door sedan. Featuring roll-up windows and a folding canvas top, it offered year-round usability with undeniable style.

Ford’s familiar 221-cubic-inch flathead V-8 engine received notable refinements, including a high-capacity water pump, improved insert bearings, and cast alloy steel pistons, all helping to boost output to 85 horsepower. A sliding-gear three-speed transmission with floor-mounted shifter delivered power to the rear wheels, while an all-new rod-actuated mechanical braking system improved stopping performance. Inside, the DeLuxe trim level brought enhanced comfort and sophistication with upgraded materials and patterns, chrome accents, a three-spoke banjo-type steering wheel, and a smooth Streamlined Moderne dashboard, available with an optional integrated radio.

Offered from Sonny Schwartz’s Suzy Q Collection, this Ford Deluxe Convertible Sedan—one of only 4,378 produced for 1937—is finished in a deep blue reminiscent of Ford’s factory color Washington Blue, available that model year. The interior features handsome button-tufted upholstery in a muted saddle tan tone. Once part of the esteemed Dingman Ford Collection, the car is generously equipped with a sideview mirror, dual windshield wipers, lockable glovebox with clock, cigar lighter, polished wheel covers, wide whitewall tires, and a stunning Art Deco radio with antenna.

Produced in limited numbers with V-8 power delivering smooth, capable performance, the 1937 Ford Deluxe Convertible Sedan is a defining symbol of the era’s timeless aesthetic, with its rarity and elegance only enhancing the collectible appeal.