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Mart · 11-11-2021, 03:57 PM

I'm not an expert on these, but I think it is the UK built "22" model V8 (google "1938 ford 22") As it is LHD it must have been built for export. If you google "i938 matford" You will see the matford, while similar has different front fenders and distinctive faired in headlamps. I think the grille on the white/blue model has seen some home made repairs which alters the appearance at the top.
It is interesting that the motor is the 85hp type, probably swapped at some point and that it is sporting a dual intake which has the carbs reversed , probably to allow a generator to fit more easily in the stock location.
I remember posting some ebay photos a while a go of a 22 in the UK. It has a big V8 logo on the back which is quite distinctive.

Mart.

11-11-2021, 03:57 PM	#15
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,767	Re: cool old french ford for sale I'm not an expert on these, but I think it is the UK built "22" model V8 (google "1938 ford 22") As it is LHD it must have been built for export. If you google "i938 matford" You will see the matford, while similar has different front fenders and distinctive faired in headlamps. I think the grille on the white/blue model has seen some home made repairs which alters the appearance at the top. It is interesting that the motor is the 85hp type, probably swapped at some point and that it is sporting a dual intake which has the carbs reversed , probably to allow a generator to fit more easily in the stock location. I remember posting some ebay photos a while a go of a 22 in the UK. It has a big V8 logo on the back which is quite distinctive. Mart.