Vehicle Description
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. This car was recovered from long term
storage, mechanically refreshed and put back on the open road where
it belongs. All steel and sporting its legendary Flathead V8 engine
it puts its power to the rear wheels through its 'three on the
tree' manual transmission. This car was certainly restored, maybe
three decades or more ago. Park in climate controlled buildings.
Along with a few of his other great cars, this Ford was purchased
from his estate in 2017. Like the others, all it needed to look
like it does today was a good wash and buff. Mechanically, the fuel
tank was cleaned, fuel lines replaced and the carbs serviced. The
distributor was reconditioned, plugs and wires replaced. The water
pumps and drive belts were replaced. The brakes received new wheel
cylinders, hoses and master cylinder. A new 6-volt battery and a
fresh set of radial tires were installed. Now, with a push of a
button, the flathead comes calmly to life and settles into idle.
The transmission shifts smoothly. Second gear exploits every bit of
torque the big lump delivers and sounds great doing it. It rolls
drama free at interstate speeds, that is so long as you ignore the
attention it draws. By today's standards the steering and brakes
are adequate at best but they contribute to the throwback
experience that operating this 78 year old timepiece is all about.
The condition of this car is nothing short of extraordinary. Not
overly restored nor tired. It just is what it is will always be, a
'40 Ford Coupe, a very good thing. -Vehicle is on consignment and
at our clients home -Please Call First and talk to a rep at
231-468-2809 EXT 1 -Showroom is by appointment only Please Call -If
you would like a FREE Listing please visit our consignment page or
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