NZ Early Ford V8 National
 

Held in my home town of Lower Hutt this week. I am not a member and am not allowed to drive for another month due to doctors orders so I walked the 1km from my house to where they were holding a public display. Photos attached.

GB

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more photos

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More still. I am unsure whether the 37 ute is a factory job or a converted sedan. Back view can be seen in one of the multi vehicle shots.

The last 2 photos are of a brand new mid engine Corvette I saw on the way to the display. We here in NZ knew some were to be imported and were to be RH drive as this one indeed was. It was not even registered yet. This is the first one I have seen. I know the "C" word is a rude word on this site and these cars will be "old hat" to USA Barner's ,but thought this might be of interest to the Kiwis that post here as the coming of this car to these shores has been touted in the NZ motoring media.

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Very nice pic's ! Me being from the US, I've never seen a '32 3 window V8 right hand drive.

Sal

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That 3 window appears to be all original or it's a real older restoration.

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I spoke to the owner. It is original NZ assembled still running its original engine but converted from Detroit Lubricator to a 97 ( owner still has that carb). It is still on its original black lifetime plates (new plates were issued every 5 years, in 1965 all currently registered cars were issued with lifetime plates).

GB

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673495714

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673495718

Hi Graeme, Thanks for sharing these photos from your NZ V8 Nationals.
This is what a genuine Australian 1937 Ford Coupe Utility looks like.

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Great pics! Some really nice vehicles there....thanks for posting......Mark

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Mercman thought you would answer my question. Although it can't clearly be seen on the photo the the rear quarter window did not appear to "gel" with the door in that the rear edge of the door windows did not match the slope of the leading edge of the quarter ones. Still it was a nicely done vehicle.

GB

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I think Ford Australia stamped their own roof and rear 1/4 panels for the 37 coupe utes.
38 and 39 look the same.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673555502

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673555498

Here are pictures of another 1937 Ford Coupe Utility. Hope that these help.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673478518

Here is a larger picture of the 1937 Ford Ute that was on display at the NZ Nationals

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673557791

Enlarged rear view of Non-Original 1937 Ford Ute

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Cool pictures, is there a space behind the rear seat in a Ute?.

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Yes, thanks Graeme and Mercman for all the great pictures, especially of the utes.

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I was riding in the 36 sedan delivery for the event, I had a ball, thanks to Nyall;and John,
Plus Pat, Christchurch members/who made my trip a blast, this was a really great event in my old home town,caught up with lots of my old mates and one of best evening entertainment on the dinner nights ever,
Lawrie

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673670635

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673670638

New Zealand 1937 Ford Ute. Definitely not a Ute manufactured by Ford Motor Company, Australia.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673671172

Rear shot, showing Tail Gate of Genuine Australian 1937 Ford Coupe Utility

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1673758776
Storage space behind seat on Australian Ford Utes.
To access, simply tilt seat backrest forward.
I hope that this answers corvette8n's question.