Vehicle Description
This 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan is one seriously stylish vintage cruiser
that offers the promise of fun-filled times at an affordable price.
Its steel bodied construction makes it well-suited to handle the
stresses of both time and real world driving situations, while its
nicely configured, comfortable interior provides an environment
well suited for frequent journeys.
The vibrant orange paint draped over its steel form makes for one
magnetic classic ride. Its sturdy construction has long been
heralded for both its durability and rigidity and true to form,
this '40 features strong body alignment that becomes more evident
with a closer glance. You won't find any evidence of sagging or
having been knocked off kilter here - even the running boards are
steel and sit table level underneath the doors, and the gaps
between body panels are consistently even. Up front, the blackened
front grille adds some strong contrast to the surrounding orange,
and the chrome exterior fittings present well - the trim looks
shiny and fresh, as do the sturdy bezels surrounding the
headlights. In back, the distinctive striped taillights, split rear
windshield, nicely detailed badge and new-looking deck lid latch
help give this vintage Ford a finished, well-turned out look. Ford
equipped their sedans with broader, sturdier-looking front ends
that featured prominent, level hoodlines as the '40s approached,
and you can see how this specimen set the stage for models to come
later.
The interior is a welcome surprise - it's got a suitably street rod
vibe to it but offers plenty of comfort to make it well-suited for
more than the usual weekend warrior duties. The gray cloth buckets
feature sharp orange accents that match the exterior color while
their tuck and roll surfaces blend well with the door panels to
each side. You'll notice right away just how much room is on hand
here - this is a generously proportioned sedan and there's quite a
bit of real estate between the front and rear seating, so your
backseat passengers should have no problem getting comfortable. In
front of the driver's seat, a nicely padded Grant steering wheel
sits on its tilt column, and just beyond the dash area features
some nice details of its own, including a set of white faced VDO
gauges that look great inside their brushed aluminum cluster panel.
A modern underdash air conditioning system has been added to the
mix and while it's blowing plenty strong, a freon charge may be
needed to bring out its full potential. There's no shortage of
luggage space in the trunk area - a handy feature, considering this
sedan's smooth and quiet running condition will likely prompt you
to embark on future road trips.
Very much in keeping with the road ready theme of this classic, the
350 cubic inch V8 under the hood offers plenty of dependable power,
but without the potential headaches of more heavily modified
engines. It fits surprisingly well in the Tudor's tapered engine
compartment, dressed up with a chrome air cleaner that sits over
its 4-barrel Edelbrock carb and a pair of chrome valve covers, and
it's surrounded by well-detailed components, including a sizable
aluminum radiator that sits up front to keep temperatures down in
more demanding conditions. The engine teams with a 3-speed
automatic transmission to make for a low-effort driving experience
and it turns heads on its stock steel wheels that have been painted
to match the exterior and feature chrome hubcaps.
With its nostalgia inducing great looks and solid, quiet running
condition, this 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan has plenty to offer at a good
price. Call today!