Vehicle Description
If you appreciate driving and showing-off your classic cars, then
this 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe will definitely appeal to you. Nothing
too over-the-top, mind you, just great execution on the top-quality
restoration, a well-sorted 350 V8 and auto transmission drivetrain,
and a custom leather interior that will leave them awestruck at the
car show.
There are no radical modifications on the body, no chopped roof, no
shaved handles, and all the original Ford trim remains in place,
albeit restored and shined-up nicely. The 1940 Ford is incredibly
popular with restorers and rodders alike, thanks to its combination
of iconic styling and practical, big car comfort. This one was
clearly built to drive, but like all hand-built cars, the attention
to detail and level of quality is beyond what you'd get from some
mass-produced transportation appliance. The beautiful
driver-quality black paint is bereft of flames or graphics, a
refreshing change from the usual stuff, and the Ford's trim ensures
that it's enough to grab onlookers' attention. From the look of
things the panels are likely original Henry Ford steel, so there's
a solid feeling on the road and the doors open and close like
proverbial bank vaults. The fastback coupe body is sleek and
ideally lends itself to a lowered and raked stance without losing
any of its classic good looks, and even though it's a two-seater
it's quite obvious that this is a big car. Chrome and stainless
trim was restored rather than painted or removed altogether, and
even the rubber-covered running boards survived the conversion
intact. It's no longer perfect, as a few signs of use and age have
accrued in the years since this '40 was restored, but the
imperfections are rather minimal (black tends to exacerbate light
swirl marks in the paint, and a professional buff would instantly
restore former glory in the finish) in the big picture, and the
curb appeal is undeniable.
Inside, there's a 100% custom Saddle leather cabin that does a
great job of making the interior feel modern and up-to-date, and
the high-end workmanship alone justifies the price point. The
original bench seat was jettisoned and replaced with an all-day
comfortable split-back bench seat that was beautifully upholstered
in bespoke Saddle leather and gator-skin inserts, and a set of
matching door panels with billet hardware and the very same
gator-skin inserts complete the finished look. Man, it's obvious
that a ton of time and money was spent getting the cabin this
dialed-in, and the high-end workmanship shines through. Plush
carpets line the floors and are protected with matching floor mats,
and the bottom of the door panels are lined with the same high-end
materials for an all-in-one look and feel. A tilt steering column
is topped by a banjo-style wheel with a thick, leather wrap around
the rim, and an original-style floor shifter and knob teams with a
chrome lever and leather skirt that add to the luxurious look and
feel on the interior. Modern conveniences like cold R134a air
conditioning, power windows, and a powerful Pioneer double-din
AM/FM/CD/DVD/AUX/Navigation head unit with a bright LED
entertainment system have all been beautifully integrated into the
original Saddle dashboard, which also houses a full array of
antique-style gauges from VDO. That Pioneer head unit powers a full
array of speakers inside the cabin, including the Rockford-Fosgate
'Punch' subwoofers integrated into the custom, gator-skin and
leather lined speaker box behind the seats. So yeah, you can either
scare the neighbors with this '40s cackling exhaust or the bumping
tunes from the stereo system - the choice is yours! Out back, the
spacious trunk was completely restored to match the interior and
features all the same leather, gator-skin, and plush carper fabrics
found in the cabin, along with custom panels that stow away the
battery and wiring.
Under the pointed hood you'll find a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 built
for both reliability and performance. Go easy on the throttle and
it's happy to cruise, pulling down a relatively decent MPG rating.
But open all four barrels on the Edelbrock carburetor atop the
aluminum intake and it really wakes up, pulling this rounded
cruiser deep into the speedometer without a lot of drama. There's
plenty of chrome and shiny stuff under the hood, including those
finned valve covers and triangle-shaped air cleaner, so don't be
afraid to open it up at shows. A full MSD ignition system ensures
this '40 starts right up every time, and with a chromed alternator,
modern A/C compressor and giant radiator up front, this baby is
ready for the modern road. The chassis is well engineered, with a
Mustang II style front clip with disc brakes and power steering,
while out back, leaf springs and air shocks locate the heavy-duty
rear end. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission handles the gear
swaps and there's a mellow yet throaty dual exhaust system that's
smooth enough to drive all day, but still has plenty of rumble to
show off. Shiny slotted wheels with spinners offer an update on the
traditional look and wear staggered 185/75/14 front and 235/75/15
rear tires.
There's a lot to like in this beautiful 1940 Ford. It's
well-engineered and sorted, so you can drive it with confidence.
The attention to detail with things like the insanely gorgeous
custom interior fittings means that someone really cared about
building this one right. For a car you can drive with confidence
and show with pride, it'll be tough to find a better '40 Ford out
there. Call now!