Ford's lineup was revised for 1937 with new, more rounded lines, and the addition of a smaller 136 cubic inch flathead V-8 as a cheaper alternative to the 221 cubic inch original.
Over the next couple years the external changes were mostly cosmetic. The 1939 Fords continued with both standard and Deluxe trims. The Deluxe had lower, chevron-shaped grilles which were different to the taller grilles on the regular cars like the one in the photo.
Behind that grille, the base motor was the 136 cid Flathead Ford V-8. Undersquare, and with a 6.6:1 compression ratio, it was rated at 60 SAE gross horsepower. If you were willing to add a few bucks to the $700ish base price of your 1939 Tudor Sedan, you could spring for the optional 85-horsepower 221 cubic inch motor.
Ford marketing materials of the day heavily touted the compactness of the V-8 relative to the competition's inline six- and eight-cylinder powerplants. They also boasted about the car's big, powerful new hydraulic brakes (the previous year they had touted the cable-operated brakes as having "the safety of steel from pedal to wheel".) The ride was "triple spring" for smoothness and comfort: There were springs in the suspension, shock absorbers, and the seats.
This example was photographed in July of 2022 using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and an EF 24-105mm f/4L IS zoom lens.
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