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anteek · 09-18-2013, 04:55 PM

In your opinion what are the prettiest year Fords '32 to '48 and the homeliest ones?

Rowdy · 09-18-2013, 05:03 PM

Nothing personal, but the post war sedans were ugly INHO. 33-34, being the best looking cars. No such thing as an ugly truck though. Rod

ford38v8 · 09-18-2013, 05:04 PM

'38 Deluxe is the prettiest,

'38 Standard the homeliest.

fordv8j · 06-23-2017, 06:12 PM

Ford38v8 has it right the 38 Deluxe is the prettiest,,,there are no ugly Ford v-8s.....just my opinion

911 STEVE · 09-18-2013, 05:07 PM

I'm partial to 40's, I have a standard 2dr sedan that I prefer to the deluxe just because they arent so prevalent. I would say 40 Deluxes outnumber the standards by 4 to 1 (or higher) at most shows. I think any 46 to 48 rates as the ugliest but they are still much better looking than a 46-48 GM product.

Kube · 09-18-2013, 05:22 PM

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I think you can get an overall "best idea" of what folks believe are the prettiest vs. ugliest by the values. That will be skewed of course a bit due to rarity. However, it'll give you a good overall idea.
1932 by any manufacturer has for a long time been considered by many (most?) to be the pinnacle of prewar styling.

Bob G/Spanaway · 09-18-2013, 05:31 PM

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what it cost you)...'33-'34 cars prettiest and '38-'39 trucks ugliest.

Tinker · 09-19-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob G/Spanaway

My opinion (and it's worth exactly what it cost you)...'33-'34 cars prettiest and '38-'39 trucks ugliest.

I can't disagree

. But I like them.

castiron · 09-19-2013, 01:08 PM

They are all beautiful as stars in the heaven compared to to todays cars,they are never going to make cars like that,ever again,But if I have to choose 1936 will be the top of the line.

mountstimothy0 · 06-21-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

I can't disagree

. But I like them.

All the trucks are beautiful to me. My favorite cars are 32-35. And also anything with a flathead. Can't say any of them are ugly in my eyes

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russcc · 09-18-2013, 05:52 PM

The '34 roadster was Ford's crowning achievement in my humble opinion, Sure wish I owned one.

Old Henry · 09-18-2013, 05:59 PM

My car is the prettiest. Everyone else's is . . . well . . . something less.

my4dv8 · 09-18-2013, 07:09 PM

There you go your total answer, a mother always loves their baby.

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Originally Posted by Old Henry

My car is the prettiest. Everyone else's is . . . well . . . something less.

oldford2 · 09-18-2013, 07:17 PM

Well, of course we all like our current ride. The fat fenders are great for ride and cruising.

And I got an endorsement from the Flathead King (Walt) who had one in his younger days and said the back seat was the greatest.

big job · 06-23-2017, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by oldford2

Well, of course we all like our current ride. The fat fenders are great for ride and cruising.

And I got an endorsement from the Flathead King (Walt) who had one in his younger days and said the back seat was the greatest.

You steal my car? I better check my garage LOL cause I'm in Mass sam

Vintage Copper 47 · 06-22-2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Henry

My car is the prettiest. Everyone else's is . . . well . . . something less.

I prefer the "art deco" look of the 39-41 sedans.. Coupes are for girls.. LOL

Lawson Cox · 09-18-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by russcc

The '34 roadster was Ford's crowning achievement in my humble opinion, Sure wish I owned one.

I totally agree. Wish I had one too. Sigh.

trevo · 09-18-2013, 06:01 PM

Guess we will all be biased based on what we own and what we can afford to own 32s to me are very Model A ish 33/34 a styling of their own after that they seemed to me to be very similar. Go the Kiwis in San Francisco!!!

Karl · 01-11-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trevo

Guess we will all be biased based on what we own and what we can afford to own 32s to me are very Model A ish 33/34 a styling of their own after that they seemed to me to be very similar. Go the Kiwis in San Francisco!!!

That didn't go that well! Definitely 33-34 anything! Closely followed by 32 then probably 36-Karl

MGG · 01-11-2017, 05:49 PM

My biased vote for ugliest are the 49-51 models. My family drove a black 2 door 50 sedan until 1965. I did not yet have my own car and the 50 was not exactly the coolest car to date girls in when I was in high school in the 60s. I never liked the split windshield from 37 on. Was curved glass technology not available then?

09-18-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
anteek Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 319	prettiest years and ugliest years In your opinion what are the prettiest year Fords '32 to '48 and the homeliest ones?

09-18-2013, 05:03 PM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Nothing personal, but the post war sedans were ugly INHO. 33-34, being the best looking cars. No such thing as an ugly truck though. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

09-18-2013, 05:04 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years '38 Deluxe is the prettiest, '38 Standard the homeliest. __________________ Alan

06-23-2017, 06:12 PM	#4
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 325	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Ford38v8 has it right the 38 Deluxe is the prettiest,,,there are no ugly Ford v-8s.....just my opinion

09-18-2013, 05:07 PM	#5
911 STEVE Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 66	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years I'm partial to 40's, I have a standard 2dr sedan that I prefer to the deluxe just because they arent so prevalent. I would say 40 Deluxes outnumber the standards by 4 to 1 (or higher) at most shows. I think any 46 to 48 rates as the ugliest but they are still much better looking than a 46-48 GM product.

09-18-2013, 05:22 PM	#6
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,001	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think you can get an overall "best idea" of what folks believe are the prettiest vs. ugliest by the values. That will be skewed of course a bit due to rarity. However, it'll give you a good overall idea. 1932 by any manufacturer has for a long time been considered by many (most?) to be the pinnacle of prewar styling. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

09-18-2013, 05:31 PM	#7
Bob G/Spanaway Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 344	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years My opinion (and it's worth exactly what it cost you)...'33-'34 cars prettiest and '38-'39 trucks ugliest.

09-19-2013, 01:08 PM	#9
castiron Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 31	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years They are all beautiful as stars in the heaven compared to to todays cars,they are never going to make cars like that,ever again,But if I have to choose 1936 will be the top of the line.

09-18-2013, 05:52 PM	#11
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years The '34 roadster was Ford's crowning achievement in my humble opinion, Sure wish I owned one.

09-18-2013, 05:59 PM	#12
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years My car is the prettiest. Everyone else's is . . . well . . . something less. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

09-18-2013, 07:17 PM	#14
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Well, of course we all like our current ride. The fat fenders are great for ride and cruising. And I got an endorsement from the Flathead King (Walt) who had one in his younger days and said the back seat was the greatest.

09-18-2013, 06:01 PM	#18
trevo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 299	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years Guess we will all be biased based on what we own and what we can afford to own 32s to me are very Model A ish 33/34 a styling of their own after that they seemed to me to be very similar. Go the Kiwis in San Francisco!!!

01-11-2017, 05:49 PM	#20
MGG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 285	Re: prettiest years and ugliest years My biased vote for ugliest are the 49-51 models. My family drove a black 2 door 50 sedan until 1965. I did not yet have my own car and the 50 was not exactly the coolest car to date girls in when I was in high school in the 60s. I never liked the split windshield from 37 on. Was curved glass technology not available then?