Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is presenting a 1940 Ford Master
Deluxe! Look through our inventory and you'll see plenty of 1940
Fords, but oddly, not nearly as many Chevrolets. The big two have
been duking it out since the mid-20s, and if your tastes run to the
pre-war era, you owe it to yourself to take a good look at this
gorgeous 1940 Chevrolet Master Sedan Streetrod. Neatly built with a
350 V8 motor and a lot of comfort and convenience items, this is
the perfect rod for the person who loves to drive. The red paint
was expertly applied at the time of this '40s extensive restoration
several years ago, and on the curvaceous body, it looks great,
bringing out the details and giving it a nice glow out in the
sunlight. The body is OEM steel that hasn't been chopped or
modified in any way. And why would you? The Master is already one
of the most handsome cars of the era, with tidy proportions, cool
faired-in headlights, and a timeless profile. Bodywork is solid,
with a lot of extra care used on the final finish, and even though
there are some signs of use today, this is a very presentable
driver that still turns lots of heads. That means tons of pre-work
was done right when it was finished several years back, and there
was an expert behind the paint gun to lay it down so beautifully.
Again, it shows it's age a bit, but with the employ of a skilled
detailer to complete a cut-and-polish detail, lots of life could be
restored to look good for years to come. A few custom liberties
were taken, specifically the low-profile side mirrors, deleted
bumpers fore and aft, and blue-dot taillights. Is mostly de-trimmed
as well, although the brightwork on the hood, in the center of the
V, 'd windshield, and on the iconic horizontal grille was left
alone and we love the contrast that little bit of bling provides.
You couldn't ask for a better place to spend some time than the
comfortable two-tone interior. Designed with red and light beige
fabric, the presentation and level of comfort inside the cabin is
first-rate, and even though the patterns may seem a bit dated, it's
all still very presentable. Upfront the bench seat features
red-and-white upholstery, the backseat area was upholstered to
match, and there's plenty of room for your larger friends. There's
also Vintage A/C, an AM/FM/Cassette head unit, and a modern
two-spoke steering wheel-mounted atop a late-model column that
gives the driver even more room behind the wheel. The original dash
was painted two-tone to match and uses VDO gauges for a cool effect
against the finish, and things like the A/C vents and controls are
nicely integrated underneath. The massive trunk has been finished
with matching carpets and side panels and houses a couple of big
speakers for the stereo system. If you're going cross-country, this
is definitely the car to take. Cruising is easy thanks to the 350
V8 motor under the hood that's running great. Making plenty of
horsepowers, it moves the slick Chevy with authority that the
original inline-six could never manage. With a 4-barrel carburetor
and performance intake, long-tube headers, an updated ignition, and
an updated wiring harness, it's a reliable powerplant that's also a
party on the road. There are enough chrome and detail on the engine
to make opening the hood an event, and thanks to a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission, it handles the power from the small block
without issue and cruises effortlessly. Outback there's a 10-bolt
rear end with highway-friendly gears, and the front suspension is
an independent Mustang II style setup with rack and pinion
steering. There are also updated shocks and springs, and thanks to
power front disc brakes, driving this steel '40 is an absolute
dream. Long-tube headers feed into a dual exhaust that features
Flowmaster mufflers, and the low rumble is absolutely fantastic at
almost every rev point. Classic Cragar SS wheels wear 235/60/14
front and 255/60/15 rear radials that really fill the big wheel
wells and finish the look. To see 100+ HD pictures and videos of
this 1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe please visit
GatewayClassicCars.com. For more information or to schedule an
appointment to view this vehicle in person, please call the Dallas
showroom at (817)-310-9400 or email us directly at
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