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1948 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 19, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$40,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $37,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948)
Generation
Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1941 to 1948)
Version
Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1941 to 1948)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
899A2095070
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 30 comparable sales, 28% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $29,000
Median$21,000
Sales behind it30Likely

From 30 sales of the Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948) Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1941 to 1948) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,000 and $29,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Ford Super Deluxe ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2026$12,750
1947 Ford Super Deluxe CoupeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$12,500
1948 Ford Super Deluxe CoupeMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$52,000
1947 FORD DELUXEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$30,000
1947 Ford Super DeluxeMecum, May 8, 2026MecumMay 8, 2026$11,000
1947 Ford Super Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$24,000
1947 Ford Super Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$22,000
1947 Ford Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$20,000