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Old 06-22-2021, 10:08 PM   #6
Brad in Germany
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Default Re: English De Luxe Fordor for Dave Bockman

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[QUOTE=john charlton;2029095]Yes all RHD built for our domestic market . I have the original body parts list and other interiors were also listed I must have a look and let you know . The standard Fordor had a more plain interior and no sunroof . 9 out of 10 were fitted with the 3" small bore AF engine only 28 BHP @ 2600 RPM with a 4.55 rear end . This was to avoid high "road tax". But these cars were way under powered . When this tax was ceased most cars were converted to regular 24 HP and 3.78 rear end.

John in same place same weather .


John,

Some of the Deluxe Fordor Saloons were also made for the Dutch market as well, with the sliding roof, but with left hand drive and no wing lights (has cowl lights instead).

Here is photo from the Ford sales brochure from the Netherlands showing such a "Sedan De Luxe" with left hand drive:



....and an era photo of what appears to be a 1930 "Sedan De Luxe" taken in The Netherlands:

Note the earlier style sliding roof, cowl lights (no fender lights) and left hand drive.

Brad in Maryland
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