Vehicle Description
1940 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Excerpt from the foreword section of original owner's manual...
"The fact that you are the owner of a new Ford car is, in itself,
an indication that you have a keen appreciation of a well-designed,
carefully manufactured automobile. It has been designed to perform
faithfully for many thousands of miles, and Ford Motor Company has
the utmost confidence that this car will fulfill your
expectations." I think this wraps it up nicely!
For consignment this beautifully iconic Ford Deluxe. Wonderful
condition all around with key upgrades for drivability and
reliability convenience. Presenting very nicely, and a great
driver, I can attest to this from firsthand experience.
Exterior
Chrysler Maroon covers all the straight, dent and rust free, steel
panels that make up the exterior of this car. Paint is in good
condition up front, very nice art nouveau style grille is flanked
by 2 teardrop shaped headlights which are framed in deluxe
oversized bezels. Chrome and write work are excellent and led
taillights and turn signals replace the originals. Ford moon style
hubcaps and trim rings frame matching maroon steel wheels, and all
is wrapped with thin whites.
Interior
Like the original mohair, new material lines the door panels and
stretches over the front split bench. The seats have been fitted
with seatbelts. Behind the split bench is a storage area topped by
another storage tray. It is not known if this is the way the
original car was, or if this option was available, however with
this installed, this car could have been the ultimate salesman
coupe. All working new gauges have been installed into the pristine
dash, which is maroon metal, a beautiful yellow cream gauge
cluster, and plenty of horizontal chrome grillwork in the center.
Noted is a clock in the center of the glovebox, and hanging below
this dash is an aftermarket stereo, and 2 gauge cluster. Fronting
the dash is the original pristine 3 metal spoked steering wheel
with a bakelite rim. Warm dark tan carpet covers the floors and
presents very nicely.
Drivetrain
The original engine has been replaced by a 1951 8BA engine and
converted to a 12-volt system. Consigner states that there is
approximately 2,000 miles since the engine replacement. Fenton cast
iron headers snake their way rearward, through dual exhaust. A
3-speed transmission shifted on the column is noted. Also, a word
about the engine, it is a very clean Flathead, as one can see, and
has been very well maintained, with no corrosion, and within a very
well re-sorted engine bay.
Undercarriage
As expected, showroom new. New gas tank, all fully restored
undercarriage, and as beautiful as the top side. New wheel
cylinders all around as well as a new master cylinder, and new
suspension. No worries under here!
A wonderful example of the 1940 Ford Super Deluxe coupe with a
salesman's flair and a replaced engine. Very clean, and very smooth
driver.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is 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.
