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tom/illinois · 02-26-2011, 12:10 AM

How rare are '42 coupes?

Herman Munster · 02-26-2011, 12:18 AM

According to one source, there were 5,936 Deluxe coupes and 5,411 Super Deluxe coupes. There were also 1,606 Special coupes.
They were built from September 12, 1941 through February 10, 1942.

Lanny · 02-26-2011, 01:04 AM

Besides the 3 pass coupes that Herman mentions,
Ford also produced a couple of sedan coupes, which were 5 pass coupes.
Up to the production cutoff date of Feb 10, 1942, they made 5,419
model 72-A 5 pass deluxe sedan coupes and 13,543 model 72-B
5 pass super deluxe sedan coupes.

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42guy · 02-26-2011, 10:00 PM

I have one and haven't seen any other ones in my area.

tom/illinois · 02-26-2011, 11:46 PM

Saw one in a forsale ad, a basket case. I've not ever had the pleasure of seeing one. Thought they might be a little rare in numbers. What engine(v8)would they come with from the factory?

19Fordy · 02-27-2011, 11:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tom/illinois

How rare are '42 coupes?

According to THE V-8 Album published by The Early Ford V-8 Club of America published in 1985 the production numbers are:
1606...1942 Special Coupe Model 21A-77C
6108... 1942 DeLuxe Coupe Model 21A-77A
5489... 1942 DeLuxe Sedan coupe Model 21A-72A
13543...1942 Super DeLuxe sedan Coupe Model 21A-72B
5411.... 1942 Super DeLuxe Coupe Model 21A-77B
2920......1942 Super DeLuxe convertible coupe Model 21A-76

1942deluxe · 02-27-2011, 11:50 AM

I have a 1942 Deluxe business coupe(77A) that needs a total restoration but is fairly rust free.When I bought my first 46 Tudor in 1973 the owner gave me a front clip from a 42 Deluxe business coupe he and his brother made into a stock car.I think that may have been the fate of a number of them.There seem to be a few Super Deluxe coupes that have survived but I can't even remember the last time I saw a picture of a Deluxe or Special.221 engine with the crab style dist cap was standard.

Django · 02-28-2011, 10:57 AM

How about numbers on the rest of the line? Sedans, Delivery's, Panels, trucks, etc?

I have always wanted a '42 someday. I almost bought a front clip for my '46 tudor I used to have, but decided I didn't need to put anymore money into it and sold it.

shaffer50 · 02-28-2011, 01:07 PM

Hi Fordbarners, I just picked up this 42 Ford business coupe 4 weeks ago.
I was wandering what the production numbers were. I knew they were pretty low given the short production run.

19Fordy · 02-28-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Django

How about numbers on the rest of the line? Sedans, Delivery's, Panels, trucks, etc?

I have always wanted a '42 someday. I almost bought a front clip for my '46 tudor I used to have, but decided I didn't need to put anymore money into it and sold it.

47199........ 1942 Super DeLuxe Tudor Sedan Model 21A-70B
24848...1942 Super DeLuxe Fordor Sedan Model 21A-73B
567.......1942 DeLuxe Satation Wagon Model 21A-79A
5173... 1942 Super deLuxe Station Wagons Model 21A-79B
1330...1942 DeLuxe Sedan Delivery Model 21A-78
17996...1942 Half Ton Pickup Model 21C-83

1942deluxe · 02-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Shaffer50,Your car looks like a 1942 Deluxe coupe which would be the same as my car.Cannot see the bumpers but from the factory they are the same as a 1941
Super Deluxe from the factory.The Deluxe uses painted outer grille mouldings instead of the chrome plated ones on 42guy's car.The Super Deluxe used the bumper that was used on the 1946's and had fender mouldings and the trim around the windows.
What state are you located in?

shaffer50 · 02-28-2011, 11:34 PM

1942 DELUXE, My 42 is a deluxe. I'm in western PA. This car is all original
except for the paint. Runs great. It was a Wyoming car originally. Thanks.

1942deluxe · 03-04-2011, 07:12 AM

shaffer50,My car is stored in my Dad's barn in Erie county so maybe they can say hello someday?Bought mine from a fellow small Ford dealer when I lived in Iowa.I've
gathered up alot of NOS parts over the last ten years for it but it will be a major
undertaking.Engine was missing when I got it and I'm going to use 59AB in it.Hope to
get started on it this year.

02-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
tom/illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern illinois Posts: 155	Anyone know the numbers? How rare are '42 coupes?

02-26-2011, 12:18 AM	#2
Herman Munster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW WA state. Posts: 564	Re: Anyone know the numbers? According to one source, there were 5,936 Deluxe coupes and 5,411 Super Deluxe coupes. There were also 1,606 Special coupes. They were built from September 12, 1941 through February 10, 1942. Last edited by Herman Munster; 02-26-2011 at 12:24 AM.

02-26-2011, 01:04 AM	#3
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Anyone know the numbers? Besides the 3 pass coupes that Herman mentions, Ford also produced a couple of sedan coupes, which were 5 pass coupes. Up to the production cutoff date of Feb 10, 1942, they made 5,419 model 72-A 5 pass deluxe sedan coupes and 13,543 model 72-B 5 pass super deluxe sedan coupes. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

02-26-2011, 10:00 PM	#4
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: Anyone know the numbers? I have one and haven't seen any other ones in my area.

02-26-2011, 11:46 PM	#5
tom/illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southern illinois Posts: 155	Re: Anyone know the numbers? Saw one in a forsale ad, a basket case. I've not ever had the pleasure of seeing one. Thought they might be a little rare in numbers. What engine(v8)would they come with from the factory?

02-27-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 710	Re: Anyone know the numbers? I have a 1942 Deluxe business coupe(77A) that needs a total restoration but is fairly rust free.When I bought my first 46 Tudor in 1973 the owner gave me a front clip from a 42 Deluxe business coupe he and his brother made into a stock car.I think that may have been the fate of a number of them.There seem to be a few Super Deluxe coupes that have survived but I can't even remember the last time I saw a picture of a Deluxe or Special.221 engine with the crab style dist cap was standard.

02-28-2011, 10:57 AM	#8
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: Anyone know the numbers? How about numbers on the rest of the line? Sedans, Delivery's, Panels, trucks, etc? I have always wanted a '42 someday. I almost bought a front clip for my '46 tudor I used to have, but decided I didn't need to put anymore money into it and sold it. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

02-28-2011, 01:07 PM	#9
shaffer50 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Anyone know the numbers? Hi Fordbarners, I just picked up this 42 Ford business coupe 4 weeks ago. I was wandering what the production numbers were. I knew they were pretty low given the short production run. Last edited by shaffer50; 04-25-2012 at 11:19 PM.

02-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#11
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 710	Re: Anyone know the numbers? Shaffer50,Your car looks like a 1942 Deluxe coupe which would be the same as my car.Cannot see the bumpers but from the factory they are the same as a 1941 Super Deluxe from the factory.The Deluxe uses painted outer grille mouldings instead of the chrome plated ones on 42guy's car.The Super Deluxe used the bumper that was used on the 1946's and had fender mouldings and the trim around the windows. What state are you located in?

02-28-2011, 11:34 PM	#12
shaffer50 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Anyone know the numbers? 1942 DELUXE, My 42 is a deluxe. I'm in western PA. This car is all original except for the paint. Runs great. It was a Wyoming car originally. Thanks. Last edited by shaffer50; 04-25-2012 at 11:19 PM.

03-04-2011, 07:12 AM	#13
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 710	Re: Anyone know the numbers? shaffer50,My car is stored in my Dad's barn in Erie county so maybe they can say hello someday?Bought mine from a fellow small Ford dealer when I lived in Iowa.I've gathered up alot of NOS parts over the last ten years for it but it will be a major undertaking.Engine was missing when I got it and I'm going to use 59AB in it.Hope to get started on it this year.