Vehicle Description
1940 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
The Chrysler Windsor automobile, named after the Royal House of the
UK, first came out in 1939. It was a junior model to the larger
Chrysler New Yorker. In 1940, the Windsor came in either long or
short wheelbase versions, depending on the type of car. Chrysler,
always the innovator, and for this year were sealed beam head
lights, independent front suspension, 11" brakes, and a X girder
truss type frame.
All Chrysler cars were redesigned for 1940. A horizontal, thin-bar
grille gave a new look, and re-contoured fenders had sealed-beam
headlights, a new industry feature, integrated into their
leading-edge design and use of the latest technology. Six-cylinder
cars were designated C-25 and came in two series: Royal, the
entry-level line, and Windsor, which had better appointments. The
convertible coupe, reintroduced after a one-year absence, was
available only in the Windsor line.
Exterior
The condition of this 1940 Windsor Convertible Coupe belies the age
of its restoration. Completed in 1996, it went on to Antique
Automobile Club of America National First and Senior honors. It won
Best of Show at a national Chrysler club event, and it remains
concours-worthy today. The car is finished in burgundy with a
contrasting tan Haartz cloth top. The top is power-operated, the
first year this feature was available. The Windsor has Chrysler's
other noteworthy 1940 features...front-door wind wings, unique to
convertibles, and the optional hidden running boards. It has
authentic bumper over-riders, a Chrysler windshield post spotlight,
dual fog lights, and accessory directional signals, the latter
integrated into front and rear lights. Wide whitewall tires nicely
complement body-color steel wheels with correct red-line hubcaps
and bright beauty rings, and the bumpers have accessory
over-riders. The rear fenders have attractive skirts, an authentic
Chrysler accessory.
Interior
Seen inside is a matching burgundy leather bench, as well as plenty
of gleaming chrome. Unusually, there is no radio, and in its place
is a correct radio-delete plate in the dashboard. Nor is there a
heater, implying it was originally sold in California or a similar
warm climate. Beautiful carpet covers the floors, and a hidden rear
bench seat is crammed into the back of this car. Art Deco styling
is pulled off with contrasting cream color paint, and chrome on the
dash. A perfectly restored steering wheel is fronting the dash.
Drivetrain
Model C-25W 108 bhp, 241.5ci inline L-head six-cylinder Gold Seal
engine, three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, coil-spring
independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptical
leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
Chrysler built just 2,275 Windsor Convertible Coupes for 1940, the
lowest production of any body style except the long-wheelbase
sedans and limousines. With its unusual array of equipment, this
superb survivor is certainly a member of a very small constituency.
One would be hard-pressed to find another, let alone one in this
condition.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.