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mercman from oz · 03-07-2021, 08:42 PM

While this Thread is all about 1940 and 1941 Ford Open Cab Trucks, we have also touched on the Australian 1941 Ford Utes.
As mentioned earlier, it seems that the Military desired the updated 1941 Ford models which were made from cut down 1941 Ford Fordor Sedans. We have shown pictures of these later style Utes in previous Posts.
What we have here is a survivor 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe Utility, the type that the Public could purchase, providing that they had the necessary Paper Work that proved that they had the need for such a vehicle.
During these War Years, sales of any type of new vehicle to the public was very limited, and as such, you really had to have a good reason just to be considered.
You can tell that this Ute is a 1941 model, by the Water Fall Trim on the front of the hood.
Luckily, this example was rescued and body work commenced on it, however, it was then sold, however, I have since lost track of where it is these days?

03-07-2021, 08:42 PM	#105
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Australian 1940-1941 Ford Open Cab Pick-Ups While this Thread is all about 1940 and 1941 Ford Open Cab Trucks, we have also touched on the Australian 1941 Ford Utes. As mentioned earlier, it seems that the Military desired the updated 1941 Ford models which were made from cut down 1941 Ford Fordor Sedans. We have shown pictures of these later style Utes in previous Posts. What we have here is a survivor 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe Utility, the type that the Public could purchase, providing that they had the necessary Paper Work that proved that they had the need for such a vehicle. During these War Years, sales of any type of new vehicle to the public was very limited, and as such, you really had to have a good reason just to be considered. You can tell that this Ute is a 1941 model, by the Water Fall Trim on the front of the hood. Luckily, this example was rescued and body work commenced on it, however, it was then sold, however, I have since lost track of where it is these days?