1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible with an Offenhauser-headed flathead, 23 years with one owner

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: open 1941 Fords are a classic base for a mild hot rod, and this one has been with the same owner for 23 years. The flathead V8 has Offenhauser finned aluminum heads, two 2-barrel carburetors, an electric fan and dual exhaust. The car also has a 12-volt conversion and a power white top over a red interior. The listing says it has a clean Maryland title in the seller's name, and the seller says it runs and drives well.

The bid is $4,100 with 9 days to go. Recent '41 Super Deluxe convertibles have sold for $22,400 to $28,000, so even a strong finish could leave room. Bidding on these usually jumps in the last day, so decide your number in advance.

The value check

When we found it, the bid was $8,550. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $22,400–$28,000, so the middle of the market is about $25,200. That put this car 66% under.

1941 Ford Super Deluxe convertibles sold for $22,400 to $28,000 at RM Sotheby's, Mecum, Hagerty and Bring a Trailer between May 2025 and October 2026. The current bid is far below that range.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1941 Super DeLuxe Convertible, sold $22,400 (RM Sotheby's Hershey, Oct 2026)
• 1941 Super Deluxe Convertible, Brockers-built flathead, sold $27,023 (Hagerty, Oct 2025)
• 1941 Super Deluxe Convertible, sold $28,000 (Bring a Trailer, May 2026)
• 1941 Super Deluxe Convertible, sold $26,400 (Mecum Indy, May 2025)

What to check

• This is an older restoration with dents and dings, paint scratches, a top coming unglued in places, and interior wear.
• The leading '1' of the frame serial number is hard to read. Confirm that the frame number matches the title before you bid.
• Rust is not mentioned. On '41 Fords, look at the lower doors, the rear fender and running-board mounts, the trunk floor, and the X-member frame.
• The engine was rebuilt about 20 years ago and has done about 1,800 miles since. Ask for a compression test and check for overheating.
• Reserve status is not shown on the page. The mileage is TMU (true mileage unknown).

Making it drive like new

For a mild upgrade that keeps the look, add a front disc brake kit with a dual master cylinder, a column-drop and seat-belt package, and a Borg-Warner overdrive or a 5-speed behind the flathead. Radial tires with the right offset make a big difference to how these drive.

2 builders make a complete chassis for the 1941–48 Ford car. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.

How it ended

It sold for $16,050 on Oct 22, 2026, against a market value of about $25,200 when we found it.