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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

7

Mace Showcases 1938 Ford V-8 Cars In Two Distinct Lines

Mace Motor Co presents the 1938 Ford V-8 cars in two lines, standard and deluxe, available in coupe, Tudor, and Forder bodies among others. Both share the new V-8 chassis, but differ in styling, size, and price with the deluxe models featuring longer hoods and eight body types powered by 85 horsepower V-8, while standard models emphasize economy with 60 or 85 HP options and a redesigned front end.

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Novel front seat design eases rear access in 1938 Ford Tudor

A new front seat layout in the 1938 Ford V-8 Tudor sedan features a full width cushion and a divided back that tilts and swings inward on a diagonal hinge. The design creates a wide passage on both sides, allowing passengers to reach the rear compartment without crowding.

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Ford V-8 Showcases Distinctive Standard and Deluxe Lines

Ford displays two V-8 lines in dealer showrooms. The standard line offers three body styles powered by 85 or 60 horsepower engines, while the deluxe line includes eight body types with the 85 horsepower V-8. The deluxe Tudor sedan is featured, with larger appearance, longer hood and sweeping lines. Interiors highlight a new instrument panel with the gauge cluster before the driver, central radio speaker grille, engine controls, and a cigar lighter with glove compartment. Deluxe models add compartment locks and a recessed clock on the door.

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1938 Ford V-8 Standard Tudor Sedan highlighted features

The Ford V-8 lineup emphasizes the standard Tudor sedan with a longer hood sweeping lines and redesigned front end. It offers dual doors to rear seat access, a large built in luggage compartment and is engineered for economy in both initial cost and operating expenses.

Ford

Ford presents Standard and De Luxe V-8 cars for 1938

Ford introduces two new 1938 V-8 lines the Standard and De Luxe built on the same chassis with 60 or 85 hp options. The De Luxe adds longer body space finer appointments and extra features while Standard emphasizes low cost. Prices range from 599 to 904 dollars with standard equipment included.

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