Italian exotics and pre-war domestics are about as far aside as two genres of autos can get within the collector-car spectrum. However this automotive is tangible proof that Lamborghini and Ford can combine.

The Decide of the Day is a 1939 Ford Convertible listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a personal vendor in Arlington, Tennessee. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“This 1939 Ford convertible grabs your consideration with the Lamborghini metallic orange paint,” the itemizing begins. “This Ford has one of the best of latest and previous: Henry Ford metal physique with up to date powertrain.”

The combination of previous and new extends to far more than simply the physique and its two-tone paint: The look features a black material convertible high, rear-hinged doorways, shaved door handles, and staggered (17-inch entrance, 18-inch rear) Boyd Coddington polished aluminum wheels. Brightwork surrounding the outside is minimal, consisting of a billet-style grille and teardrop-shaped headlight bezels. The sideview mirrors have been color-matched, and the slim taillights give a glossy completion to the rear finish.

A novel tri-tone colour scheme continues to the cabin the place seating is supplied by orange and tan bucket seats. Per an “previous meets new” total theme, the facilities have been introduced into the fashionable period courtesy of Classic Air local weather management, a tilt steering wheel, leather-based door panels, a Sony CD system, seat belts, VDO-branded full gauges, and energy home windows.

After all, a scorching rod that appears this glossy wants a powertrain to match. Torque comes from a Chevrolet Corvette-derived fuel-injected LT1 V8 mated to a four-speed computerized transmission and a Positraction rear finish. The vendor says that 15,677 miles have been added since completion of the construct.

A performance-built drivetrain must also go hand-in-hand with a well-tuned suspension, so the construct addresses that as properly. This convertible is assured within the corners due to the set up of tubular management arms, a coilover suspension, energy steering, and energy brakes.

You’ll be arduous pressed to discover a Ford convertible wherever like this on the road or the present circuit. Between the Lamborghini paint, the Corvette powertrain, and the fashionable inside upgrades, it blends one of the best of all these parts into one gorgeous experience.

“Runs and appears nice,” the vendor concludes. “Comes with two convertible high boots: one black, one beige.”

The asking value is $53,000 or greatest supply for this one-of-one convertible.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.