In 1937 Ford adopted all-steel construction for its closed bodies discarding the fabric roof insert of the past. Evidence of streamlining was ample in the handsome new styling. Headlamps were now incorporated into the front fenders, the grille was stretched and sloped backwards at the top, and fine horizontal bars decorated the front end and hood sides. The result was one of the best looking cars of the decade; even President Franklin DeLano Roosevelt bought a four-door convertible sedan, like this car, to use at his Warm Springs, Georgia retreat. In 1937 Ford offered two four-door convertible models: an “All Weather” and a “Phaeton.” The “All Weather” had roll-down windows. In a year of questionable styling throughout the industry, Ford was a stand out.

This ’37 Ford four-door All Weather convertible was rare when new with just 4,378 built. Some estimates suggest that as few as 200 of these vehicles still exist. It was restored in the ‘70s, and soon an AACA National First Place Winner. The AACA oval emblem is still attached to the front grille. This car was re-painted from Adobe Tan to Washington Blue in 2006. It is still powered by an 85 horsepower 221 Ford flathead and a three-speed transmission. Notable features include a rare AM radio, glove box clock, roll-down side windows, three-position convertible top, dual external mirrors, road lamps, wide white wall tires and bright wheel trim rings. It remains in a very nice quality condition that could be exhibited in a museum environment or readied for the road once again.