Vehicle Description
The Fords of 1940 were all about style. Taking cues from the
stunning pre-war Lincoln Zephyr, Ford's chief designer, Eugene T.
"Bob" Gregorie shaped the new Ford range with a distinct front-end
treatment and streamlined form. The prominent prow and horizontal
grille bars defined the new Ford's face, which now had integrated
headlamps set low and wide in the front fenders. The venerable
flathead V8 remained under the hood, now uprated to 90 horsepower,
though a smaller 60-hp version was available as an option.
Particularly in convertible coupe form as this car is, the 1940
Ford is a simple yet striking design with timeless, enduring charm.
Recently out of a quarter-century of continuous ownership, this
1940 Ford Convertible is a delightful example. Treated to a
comprehensive restoration in the late 80s, this Deluxe Convertible
has been lovingly maintained and kept fresh through the years and
is offered with a light, appealing patina. As a testament to the
original restoration, it received a Best in Class at the 1987 AACA
meet at Hershey, Pennsylvania, in what was indeed a hotly contested
class. Finished in Mandarin Maroon over a tan interior and top, it
is in excellent condition today, having lived a charmed existence,
being used sparingly in recent years. The paintwork is in fine
order, and the color complements the curves of the body. It wears
the correct Deluxe trim, including the chrome headlight bezels,
additional grille segments, and "Ford Deluxe" hub caps. The
brightwork is in excellent order for its age and consistent with
this being such a well-maintained older restoration. Correct
patterns and materials are used throughout the interior, and the
soft trim is in good condition overall. Some moderate creasing is
noted on the driver's seat, yet it is in remarkably good order
considering the age. Likewise, the canvas convertible top and the
matching boot are in excellent condition. The two-tone dash is
correct for this Deluxe model, along with the ivory steering wheel
and matching window winders and escutcheons. Features include
wood-grain trim, column shift manual gearbox, clock, and factory
radio. The 90-horsepower flathead V8 is tidy and well-detailed in
the correct shade of dark green with black accessories. Details
like authentic reproduction radiator hoses bear the Ford logo and
part number stamp and are affixed with period-correct clamps.
Feeding the V8 is a single downdraft carburetor topped with an oil
bath air cleaner. The engine runs well, with the signature burble
and easy-going character make flathead Fords of this era so
endearing. This stylish Ford convertible has clearly been lovingly
maintained in the years since its quality restoration, and it
remains a pleasure to use. Offering a delightful driving experience
and mechanical simplicity in a timelessly styled package, the 1940
Ford is an excellent choice for newcomers to car collecting and
experienced owners alike. This lovely example will undoubtedly
bring its next keeper many miles of happy motoring. Offers welcome
and trades considered For additional details please view this
listing directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6634-1940-ford-deluxe-convertible/