Vehicle Description
Lot #162-1940 Ford Deluxe Opera Coupe. Before this gorgeous Coupe
was acquired by The Pinehurst Collection, it came from the estate
of a very well-known and respected Ford enthusiast and collector,
the late Wayne Blackwood, who owned it for 35 years. From drag
racing to owning a Lincoln/Mercury store in north Georgia, Wayne
was a Ford Blue guy. This Coupe has undergone an extensive
no-expense spared professional build and restoration, and as with
everything he did, it has the "Wayne Blackwood" personal treatment.
Starting with the beautiful Henry Ford Black finish that was
applied to a rust free laser straight body with all new correct
interior, and finishing with the mechanicals that we all dream
about. The "Flat Head" V-8 engine was professionally rebuilt with
the addition of a high performance "Isky" camshaft, tricked out
"Offenhauser" heads, "Holley 3 Deuce's " carburetor set up and
4-wheel disc brakes. It was always housed in a climate controlled
garage other than an occasional trip to the Moonshine Festival. Car
runs, handles, and stops unbelievably, and can be driven anywhere
with confidence. This is an exceptional '40 Coupe that hardly ever
comes to market. Don't miss it!!
For more information about this special '40 Coupe or the January 15
Auction in Concord, NC, please call Tim Tuck at 704-400-1127
