Vehicle Description
Some hot rods were built by guys who simply get it. They're more
than just a bunch of parts from a catalog, they're cars that
respect the vintage iron and the period in which they were built,
all while modernizing them for future generations. This awesome
1940 Ford Tudor sedan is such a car. It packs a sweet-running,
modern LS1 V8 under the hood, a performance chassis under the
all-steel body, a stunning custom A/C interior inside, and a
gorgeous custom paint job that really draws the crowds.
There's no question that the builder's set-off to build a resto-mod
hotrod, but preserving the original design's integrity was very
important as well. So, despite the obvious custom touches and the
wild paint job, the overall styling and many of the wonderful
details that Ford added to the car remain beautifully intact. The
100% steel, lifelong Texas body has been restored to show
standards, and is far straighter and smoother than anything coming
out of a mass-production factory could possibly be. And although at
first glance the body looks mostly unmodified, upon closer
examination you can spot the smoothed decklid, shaved bumpers and
door handles, smoothed running boards, custom one-piece windshield,
and removed wing windows - all of which were expertly redone before
the high-end finish was laid down. The light gray paint was applied
by legendary craftsman Wet Willey, and he used a custom House of
Kolor mix and added insane 3-dimensional ghost-flame graphics that
make the car look like a work of art. It's an insanely deep finish
that shines bright under the lights and outside, yet it's also
somewhat subtle and restrained thanks to the color choices. Panel
fit is exemplary, and it's awesome to see that they even kept the
running boards in place. The '39-'40 Ford pointed grille has become
one of the most enduring looks in hot rodding, '39 headlights with
integrated turn signals were installed up front as well, and it's
hard to imagine anything more handsome on the front of this amazing
tudor. All the stainless trim is from Bob Drake and has been
polished to show standards, the glass is new and there isn't a
single aspect of this car that hasn't been polished, buffed, and
tweaked to a very high level.
The salute to detail continues inside with a beautifully crafted
interior installed by professional Derik Evans that perfectly
blends old and new in high fashion. The custom upholstery on the
front buckets, rear bench, and matching door panels is light gray
ultra-leather with suede inserts, with stitched in patterns that
are pure Art Deco sophistication. Subtlety is the key, but this is
an interior that invites you in and convinces you to stay, and you
could happily spend many thousands of miles behind the wheel.
Ford's original uncluttered dash design mostly remains intact,
right down to the plain glove box door, and the instruments are
very vintage-looking thanks to the perfectly apropos gauge panel
from Classic Instruments. Even the new leather-wrapped banjo-style
steering wheel imitates the original unit, and it comes complete
with an Ididit tilt steering column and billet stalks. Blended
within the chrome speaker grille are the controls for the Vintage
A/C, and with power windows, remote door openers, and a modern
AM/FM/Satellite radio powering the kickin' stereo system,
everything feels very upscale inside. The back seat is finished to
the same high standards, the dark gray carpets are bound with
durable materials, and the tall Lokar shifter with Hurst 8-ball
topper jutting out from the floor manages the 4L80E 4-speed
automatic transmission below. In back, the trunk is fully finished
to match the cabin and offers plenty of space for long-distance
travels.
Built with reliability in mind, this Ford packs a rumbling 5.7L LS1
V8 motor. It's smooth, powerful, and easy to maintain, thanks to
fuel injection, modern components, and electronic wiring and
ignition. Up top, a Corvette intake cover and custom-dipped valve
covers are fitted, and the firewall and inner fenders were smoothed
and painted to match the body for a killer finished look. There's a
minimum of chrome, so it still has a vintage look, although the
neatly organized and polished accessory drive and custom air
cleaner is a thing of beauty. Underneath, you'll note this Tudor
was built on a full Fatman chassis with power front disc brakes,
power steering, a modern 4L80E 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission for easy cruising, and a 9-inch rear end, all neatly
engineered to work without a fuss. The super-cool black chrome
wheels finish off the look, wrapped in staggered 225/40/18 front
and 255/35/20 performance rubber that fills the fenders
perfectly.
There's not one part on this whole car that wasn't carefully
planned and finished to an incredibly high standard, and the
workmanship makes the price look like a screaming bargain. If
that's something you appreciate, this is your Ford. Call today!
