1948 Ford Super Deluxe Sedan-Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace. 

In 1941, Ford unveiled a heavily updated version of its bestselling sedan before production of all civilian automobiles was halted by America’s entry into World War II. After the conflict ended and auto production began anew, Ford provided slightly updated versions of its previous model line—with additional brightwork, a new grille, a Mercury 239 cu-in “Flathead” V8 engine, and new navy blue/gray interior—and these cars remained generally unchanged through the 1948 model year.  

This 1948 Ford Super DeLuxe Sedan-Coupe features a long hood, bulbous fenders with chrome-bezeled headlights, a grille with four horizontal bars, curved bumpers with bumper guards, an oval rear window, taillights that protrude from the rear bumpers, dual exhaust pipes. and a large trunk with a turn-hand latch. 

Highlights 

• Offered from the Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection 

• 239 cu-in “Super Deluxe 8” V8 engine producing 100 horsepower 

• Finished in Black paint over dark gray/light gray interior 

• Gray with red- and blue-striped corduroy over vinyl upholstery 

• Clean headliner 

• “Crossing America Spirt of ’53” painted on both doors, along with names of participants 

• A Sony AM/FM radio has been added inside the glovebox with a CD changer mounted in the trunk 

• Please note that while this car displays 92,347 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Two-door sedan-coupe 

• Manual transmission 

• Chrome dash 

• Circular speedometer (100 mph maximum) 

• Horizontal Fuel, Oil, Battery, Temperature gauges 

• Analog clock 

• Heater 

• Multiple knobs/levers for dash lights, throttle, parking brake, hood release 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter 

• Roll-up windows with side vent windows 

• Small arm rest on each door 

• Ivory colored steering wheel with center Ford logo and horn ring 

• Aftermarket seatbelts 

• Super Deluxe badge on nose of hood 

• Two-piece windshield with wipers that move in opposite directions 

• Vintage spotlights on each side 

• Fog lights 

• Door-mounted rearview mirrors 

• Fender skirts 

• Exterior windshield sun visor 

• Door-mounted rearview mirrors 

• Oval rear window 

• Weight: 3,220 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Large dent with peeling paint/trim on left rear fender/trunk, just below the taillight 

• Missing paint/light rust at base of trunk lid 

• Paint chips on hood 

• Passenger window is cracked 

• Stains on passenger arm rest 

• Right rear taillight is broken 

• Multiple scratches on the front panel of the trunk 

• Corrosion on underside 

• Wear on seats, especially on driver’s side 

• Paint scratch on driver’s side rear tire skirt 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Electric fan 

Additional Notes 

Title in transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer). 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com