Vehicle Description
1940 Fords are always popular... but they're seldom as good looking
as this slick red coupe with plenty of brightwork in all the right
places. It reminds you that business coupes turned hot rods are
great because they present the perfect attitude. They try to
pretend to be practical with a large trunk and A/C interior, but
it's only a matter of time before they reveal the powerful V8 beast
within.
The extended trunks of these business coupes were a favorite of
moonshiners... but they never had it this good. After all, the
Crystal Red Metallic paint was borrowed from a modern Corvette.
This gives it a terrific modern sleekness no matter if it's
reflecting the midday sun or midnight moon. But this classic also
retains all the best of its vintage charm. The iconic art deco
style grille, big chrome bumpers with artful slats, full length
trim, and two-piece wheel covers on top of white steelies - it's
all part of the experience that keeps this Deluxe Coupe legendary.
And because it's on a body that's made with all genuine Ford steel,
it really gets the extra attention.
While this is absolutely vintage on the outside, they invested a
ton to make sure you got every modern convenience on the inside.
After all, they never had comfy bucket seats in the 1940s, and
yours power adjusts to the perfect driving position. The tan on the
seats coordinates with the carpeting, shift boot, headliner, trunk,
and door panels for a quality uniform appearance. And speaking of
the door panels, you can tell how much attention when into the
build just by the amount of effort that went into this custom
setup. Plus, you have cold R134a air conditioning, power windows,
and a tilt steering column. The AM/FM/CD stereo is ready for XM and
has a USB input for your most modern music players. Plus, this
connects to a full speaker system that include a custom subwoofer
speaker box behind the seats. There's a Lokar shifter for your
right hand. Your left one will love the banjo-style wheel with Ford
V8 logo horn cap, and beyond that are crisp VDO gauges. These lets
your senses know this car was built for driving.
Grab your sunglasses before opening the hood, because if the brass
top color on the radiator doesn't attract a crowd, all the polished
components on the V8 will. With the ribbed valve covers, matching
air topper, alternator, compressor, upgraded pulleys, and so much
more radiating shine (and the mirrored firewall doubling it,) this
could win awards all on its own. And more than just style, we
really appreciate it when a classic Ford like this received proper
blue oval motor. It's a powerful 347 cubic-inch stroker V8 topped
by an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor. This mighty motor fires up
with a terrific growl out of the glasspack-style dual exhaust. But
don't just listen to this rumble; follow its path in the
undercarriage photos. There you'll also spot terrific driving
upgrades like the Mustang II-style independent front suspension,
front disc brakes, and the rear sway bar. Add in a three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and modem Kumno tires, and
this is the classic Ford you'll happily take to car shows near and
far.
Business coupes are always in-demand for their outlaw personality,
but this one's true desirability is because it's a total package
thoughtful build. And since it's ready to hit the streets right
now, you need to call today!