Vehicle Description
A great blend of vintage authenticity and skillful customization,
this 1940 Ford Coupe Streetrod is one timeless classic. It features
a very cool exterior color draped over a sturdy steel body that's
well-equipped to stand up to both time and use - you won't find any
warpage or stress cracks on this one!
As the '40s approached, the Ford Coupe took on an increasingly more
muscular shape, with a dominant, flat hoodline and signature,
three-piece Deluxe front grille on display here creating a
combination that would prove irresistible to streetrod enthusiasts.
This Coupe is dressed in a nice looking Burgundy metallic shade
ornamented by blue flames on the hood and wears an assembly of trim
and bright work that sits securely in place and seems very solid,
though some chrome polishing here will no doubt sharpen things up.
It's got such a distinctive, stylish shape, with its compact cabin
looming over a stout form and that level hoodline up front
contrasting with the slope of the deck lid in back and the sturdy
steel construction will really pay dividends in the long run. The
foundation underneath has performed its duties well - there's no
sagging to be found and body panels on this classic really line up
well.
There's a sharp looking cloth interior waiting inside the doors, at
the center of which is a pair of plushly padded buckets that are in
good shape and sit over an expanse of unblemished carpeting. To
each the side, the door panels are very well-fitted and their
textured surfaces feature commemorative "40" imprints and clean
looking hardware. A flame-ornamented billet steering wheel takes
its position on the tilting column and the dash area just beyond it
is outfitted with off-white Dolphin gauges that look great inside
their chrome panel. Under dash vents are in place to bring cooled
air into the cabin, and the air conditioning system will require
only a condenser and hose to be brought back online. Audio comes
via an AM/FM/CD stereo that pairs with Pioneer speakers. In back,
the trunk area is in solid condition and offers ample storage space
for weekend outings, which are a definite option when you factor in
Coupe's very solid running condition.
This vintage Ford stands ready for action just as soon as you get
it home. It's outfitted with a 350 cubic inch V8 that carries an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carb on top and is really running strong. The
engine has been dressed up with a chrome air cleaner and valve
covers, with a fresh set of Excel plugs teaming with an added HEI
ignition to bring maximum voltage to the spark plugs. The 4-speed
automatic 200r4 transmission just behind it offers the decided
advantage of an overdrive gear to bring RPMs down at highway
speeds. The featured Mustang II front end brings with it a number
of features that really up the ante as far as drivability is
concerned, including coilover shocks, power disc brakes that team
with the pair mounted on the 9" Ford rear end, as well as power
rack and pinion steering that's nice and precise. This streetrod
patrols the asphalt on a set of 15" Gray American Racing rims
outfitted with Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires. Below, the undercarriage
appears very solid and from that vantage point you can see the
cross bracing on the frame used to increase its structural
rigidity.
With its amplified vintage style, plentiful power and well-chosen
collection of upgrades, this 1940 Ford Coupe Streetrod is both
quite a looker and a blast to drive. Call today!