Vehicle Description
This cool Vanilla 1940 Ford convertible coupe is a grown-up hot
rod. No flames, no goofy body mods, no obnoxious exhaust, just a
show-quality custom build that cost thousands more than the asking
price and delivering a professional level of performance and
appearance. This is an all-time favorite hot rod rendered in such a
way to make it daily-driver friendly.
Everybody loves the 1940 Ford, so much so that they're still
cranking out fiberglass replicas today. Fortunately, this one has a
steel body, so it feels substantial, although it does use modern
fiberglass rear fenders for an ultra-smooth and slightly wider
look. The pointed hood and grille are icons in the hobby and
despite the amazing build and flawless performance of this car,
they decided to keep it low-key. The paint is called Cool Vanilla,
and it's a lovely off-white that accentuates the Ford's generous
curves without hiding anything. That's good, because fit and finish
are fantastic, with excellent gaps and a spectacular shine that
will win trophies anywhere but Pebble Beach. They didn't shave or
chop anything, and the original trim was restored and reinstalled,
so it looks like a 1940 Ford in every way. Stock bumpers,
chevron-style taillights, and custom clear headlights all give this
Ford a very high-quality look and feel.
The stunning green leather interior is a work of art. Subtle and
sophisticated, it was custom crafted for a larger guy, so just
about anyone can get comfortable behind the wheel. The leather
hides are almost completely unmarked, and the supportive seats make
this car all-day comfortable. Sculpted door panels integrate an
original-style door handle, chrome garnish moldings, and power
window controls and there are matching dark green carpets on the
floor. The beautiful and simple dashboard arrays Auto Meter gauges
across the center with a custom-made strip of chrome running
through them, giving it a very 1940s look. Secondary controls for
the Vintage Air A/C, ignition, and headlights are just below, along
with vents for the A/C system. A chrome tilt column and
leather-wrapped steering wheel add a bit of glitter to match the
window frames, and there's a beautifully stitched custom green
canvas convertible top that's fully functional. In addition to the
nicely finished trunk, there's also a custom storage compartment
behind the seats that gives the interior a very upscale look. It's
very, very impressive.
Under all that chrome, there's a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8, chosen
specifically because of its low demands for the new owner. Plenty
powerful, it's a ZZ430 crate motor from GM Performance Parts, and
moves the Ford with effortless ease. Just about everything you can
see was polished or plated, and someone went to great lengths to
hide all the wiring and plumbing. A serpentine belt drive system
ensures reliability, and the smoothed firewall wraps around the
engine to offer a very complete look. Backed by a TCI-built TH350
3-speed automatic transmission and a 9-inch Ford rear with 3.25
gears on a limited slip, it's an effortless high-speed tourer that
rides and handles like a modern car. The front suspension is
tubular A-arms with coil-over shocks and rack-and-pinion steering,
while the rear hangs on leaf springs, and there's a disc brake at
each corner. The frame is heavily reinforced while the custom
stainless exhaust system tucks up under the running boards for
excellent ground clearance. Staggered Torque Thrust wheels with
spinners carry 195/75/14 front and 245/70/16 rear blackwall radials
that really fill the fenders nicely.
This isn't your average hot rod, but if you're an adult who is
tired of the same-old, same-old at rod shows, this stunning Ford is
the antidote. Call today!