Vehicle Description
Here's a true hot rod right down to the custom flame paint. But
just because this 1940 Ford Business Coupe looks aggressive and the
V8 sounds mean, doesn't mean you won't be coddled by its
air-conditioned comfort.
Red hot and seriously custom... that's the first impression this
coupe makes. No need to chop the pre-war steel because with the
bright bumpers, brighter alloys, and a forward-leaning stance, this
one already has the intimidation factor of a freight train. Plus,
the cream paint makes for the perfect canvas to lay down the custom
flame work. The deep maroon consumes the hood and flows into the
door line with a terrific symmetry. And the fire's fade into blue
tips makes this look fast just standing still. Plus, with
pinstriping on the trunk, painted running boards, and frenched LED
taillights, you can tell there was a lot of time spent on the
details, too.
Inside it feels like no expense was spared to give this
businessman's coupe modern convenience. Two tones of maroon give
this a very uniform feeling on the seats, carpeting, and custom
door panels. This theme is even carried over to the trunk - the
Ford scrip embossed in a Chevy logo back there is a cool hint at
this car's construction. Up front there's an upgraded cloth bench
seat that has individual armrests for bucket-like comfort. Plus,
there's now a rear bench - a rarity in business coupes. The dash
matches the exterior cream, and there's even pinstriping to make
this feel like a very thoughtful custom build. And while this dash
has a custom appearance, it now contains all the right modern
amenities, including a full AutoMeter gauge package, an AM/FM/CD
stereo, and controls for the cold R134a air conditioning.
This is a genuine hot rod, so the original flathead V8 has been
swapped for a more powerful 350 cubic-inch crate motor from Chevy
(remember the logo in the trunk?) It has all the right flair with
the smooth firewall, bright valve covers, polished alternator, and
much more. And we especially like the big air grabber with
maroon-painted ridges to coordinate with the rest of the car. And
as you dig deeper, you'll see all the right supporting components,
like serpentine belts and an electric fan. This V8 inhales deeply
through an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales freely
as shorty headers feed the dual exhaust. This is a driver's
machine, and so you'll see plenty of great upgrades as you look at
the undercarriage photos. This includes the Mustang II-style front
suspension, front disc brakes, and ladder bar rear with monoleaf
compensation. Plus, with power steering, a TH350, three-speed
automatic transmission, and cruise control, this is the kind of
custom that you can easily enjoy near or far.
When you want a distinct custom that's both powerful and
comfortable, this one checks all the right boxes. So don't let this
custom build slip away, call today!