Vintage Cars At the Cincinnati Concours

With an early steady rain the 45th Annual Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance saw an unfortunately small turnout in beautiful Ault Park. The concours, which draws entrants from all over the country, is held each year to benefit the fight against juvenile arthritis. Still, despite the weather a number of amazing vehicles braved the weather to take part. The Pre-War Vintage group was one that saw a number entrants not come out. But these cars from before World War II that are not considered full classics by the Classic Car Club of America are still amazing gems to see. One example is this 1935 Ford 48 Standard Tudor Sedan that was originally purchased by the current care taker's grandfather. This is indeed a one family car. Power comes from an early 221 cubic inch flathead V8 engine.

This 1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Business Coupe is one of 41,770j built for that year. This car was built to be rugged and roomy for traveling salesmen. It won a Senior First Award at the Antique Automobile Club of America Nationals. It is powered by a 216.5 cubic inch overhead valve inline six cylinder engine that produces 85 horse power. Hence the 85 in the name.

Here is a 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible. This was the last year for this model. It featured such new innovations as sealed headlights, a column shifter and a hydraulic top. It runs on a 221 cubic inch flathead V8 that pushes 85 horse power.

Also in this class was this 1939 Hudson 112 Convertible Coupe. There were only three such cars made in 1939 and this is the only survivor. It has a very rare factory installed radio. It is powered by a 175 cubic inch flat head six cylinder engine.