Vehicle Description
Phenomenal Ford Coupe - Ford 302/C4 Transmission - Chopped and
Sectioned with flawless results - Magazine Featured - Award Winner
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This is hands down one of the coolest, cleanest, and unique builds
we've ever seen. You won't find another one like it, nor one
completed to this degree of perfection. Garage Kept Motors is
pleased to present this one-of-one 1940 Ford 2-Door Sedan Resto-Mod
for consideration. No matter where this car is shown, it demands
attention and accolades, most recently at Good Guys Nationals in
Columbus.
Another tribute to the car was an article in Issue No. 4 of Hot
Rods and Harleys Magazine (see photos), titled "Slim's '40." The
article explains how Doug Klann, aka Slim, designed and built this
remarkable vehicle with our client and vehicle owner, Mr.
McAnallen, financing the build. After much deliberation about the
design, Slims Body Works started a major overhaul of the original
1940 body. The roof was pancaked 1.5 inches with the windshield
laid paid 45 degrees. The back of the body was moved forward to
achieve that desirable fastback look. The front cowl was sectioned
2 inches, the hood was sectioned 2.5 inches and the trunk was
lowered 6 inches. The design is documented on the framed photo we
have accompanying the car. It is seamless with zero flaws.
The frame was custom built by Slims with 8-inch Ford housing with
Limited Slip Differential, 3.50:1 Ratio, Independent Front
Suspension, 4 Link Rear Suspension, 13-inch Baer Brakes, Stainless
Steel Brake Lines, and full RideTech Air Suspension system. The
body is all Ford Steel. Wheels are 17x7 in the front and 10x20 in
the rear. The engine is a Ford 302 with 340 horsepower, fully
balanced, with a C-4 Transmission, Electronic Ignition, BeCool
Radiator with custom aluminum, and Fully Polished 2.5-inch
Stainless Steel Exhaust. The dashboard is fully custom with a 1940
Steering Wheel finished off with Classic Instruments gauges. Dan
Armstrong of Slim's Body Works did the deep Black paint job that is
mirror finish. Proud builders paint their cars black and this
vehicle is no exception. The interior was designed by Gary
Constable and finished by Auto Interior Design of Saginaw, MI.
This is a phenomenal vehicle - the cleanest 1940 Ford we've ever
seen. One of our favorite clients, a classic car builder himself,
has already commented: "this car is the real deal." With over $250k
invested, you simply cannot replicate this car for the price
offered here. We are still open to offers though so call or e-mail
if interested. You can see over 150 photos and walk-around video of
the car running on our main website: Garage Kept Motors. Thank you
for looking.