Vehicle Description
1940 Ford Standard Coupe
A high flat-topped hood dominated the front look of the 1940 model,
as the grille spread out to reach the fenders to differentiate the
Deluxe line and the headlights were pushed wider still. The
standard Ford inherited the grille of the 1939 model with blackout
on each side of a heavy chrome center; heavier headlight surrounds
serve as another major differentiator from the 1939. 1940 was the
last year of the 1937 design and its smaller V8 engine, with a
straight six engine to be reintroduced the following year.
Sealed-beam headlights were one of the few major advances for 1940,
while a hydraulic top was new on the convertible.
For consignment, a "worked" 1940 Ford Standard Coupe. By "worked" I
mean a later model engine with more power, gobs of interior
upgrades, updated brakes, and snappy white paint job with some
raspberry flames. The exterior retains its original lines along
with plenty of chrome trimmings. An iconic design cherished by
street rodders everywhere.
Exterior
Bathed in beautiful white with raspberry flames licking back from
the very front, this steel slab sided Ford Standard Coupe has most
of its original trimmings and is looking just fab, a homologation
of new and old. With only minor flaws in the paint and an overall
good fit and finish this coupe sports a carryover grille with
chrome bezel headlights flanking on either side and an incorporated
V8 insignia above. Rounded lines with bulbous fenders with a
decently sized running board connect the front fenders to the
rears. A straight hinged on the back hood with curved edges, a
rounded trunk, a central passenger compartment which utilizes
almost square doors, a mid body trim spear and flared rockers at
the bottom complete the package. On all 4 corners are 15" American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels with staggered size black wall rubber
all the way around.
Interior
The original Art Deco inspired dash has been upgraded for the
driver with an engine turned panel that holds the speedometer as
well as other gauges and an AM/FM/Cassette player neatly installed
into the dash top. The original knobs and pulls have been replaced
and a Vintage Air controller hangs under the dash, (the A/C is not
hooked up but is included with purchase). A newer chromed tilt
steering column has a tachometer attached to keep an eye on engine
revs. Door panels sport a snazzy gray vinyl covering with a sewn in
V pattern of stitching along with a white separation panel above
more vertically stitched gray vinyl and gray carpet to finish out
the bottom. Newer model vinyl covered bucket seats provide relief
for your posterior with both seats being power controlled. All
business for the back as there is no rear seat, just gray carpeting
which continues down to cover the floors. A B&M star shifter
grows from the carpet and a tight gray headliner hangs above.
Drivetrain
Lifting the hinged hood, we see an updated engine bay which houses
a Ford 351ci V8 Windsor engine topped with a Holley Avenger 670cfm
4bbl carburetor which sits proudly atop of an aluminum intake
manifold. On the back, keeping this Ford all Ford, is a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission. A Ford 9" rear axle with 3.55 gears and a
TracLoc rounds out the drivetrain and puts the power to the
ground.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust is seen throughout, but mostly just
straight black steel for the frame and body hangers. The suspension
and drivetrain look just fine with the suspension being a Heidts
Mustang II front end style with tubular arms and disc brakes on the
front and leaf springs and drum brakes bringing up the rear.
Headers feed spent fossils to the rear of the car via snaking pipes
and Cherrybomb style mufflers.
Drivability
She fired right up and handled the test track with ease. The newer
drivetrain, modern suspension, and upgraded braking make for a
great cruiser and bruiser. Steering was smooth, braking was
adequate, and the experience left me with a smile on my face. We
again note that the A/C is not on the car but is included with the
purchase.
While keeping most of its original charm, we see a well presenting
car with much of its original exterior styling retained. A newer
more stout drivetrain which is kept within the Ford family and a
snazzy interior with upgrades and conveniences make this rod eye
candy that will put you at the top of the show.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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 located 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.
