Vehicle Description
Regarded by many Ford enthusiasts as one of the finest designs to
own, the 1934 model year is quite the prize for any FOMOCO
collector! Superb body lines and raked front grill with wide
surround, vertical hood slats with two release levers instead of
one, and slightly smaller headlights & cowl lamps made for an
incredibly handsome car that mimicked much more expensive vehicles
of the same era. An increase in V8 engine performance to 85
horsepower didn't hurt sales either!
We are very pleased to offer this gorgeous 1934 Ford Model 40B
DeLuxe Fordor Sedan. Tastefully finished in Gloss Black with Grey
Striped Broadcloth interior, this example was restored to be shown
and driven with utmost confidence. Powering this all factory steel
sedan is its original 221ci Flathead V8 with Stromberg 97
carburetion and 3-speed manual transmission. Other features include
red wire spoke wheels with chrome hubcaps, matching red DeLuxe
triple line body pinstripe, Firestone Deluxe Champion 5.25-5.50x17
black sidewall tires, rear-mounted spare with steel cover, leaping
greyhound hood ornament, front & rear bumper guards, vacuum-powered
wipers, chrome tilt-out front windshield, cigar lighter & ashtray,
passenger armrests, beveled rearview mirror, correct twin Sparton
chrome horns & cowl lamps, and fitted rubber floor matting in front
with carpeted rear passenger compartment.
Surviving with an incredibly solid body and rust-free chassis,
along with a great running engine and wonderful driving
capabilities, will make this Ford a must have for your collection!
The history of this car began in the New Hampshire area before it
traded hands within the family estate to relocate it to Naperville,
IL. It would remain with the same family until 1999 before trading
hands to a local Ford/Mercury collector in St. Paul, Missouri who
took eager possession in May 1999. He would thoroughly enjoy this
DeLuxe Fordor in its all-original state for many years, sharing his
treasure at several Early V8 Ford Club events, trailering it to
many national meets, even driving it for fun on numerous historic
racetracks that included Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Bristol,
Talladega, and Charlotte Motor Speedways!
The engine has already been enhanced with later generation 21-stud
68-6049/6050B cast iron heads which required upgraded domed
pistons. We believe this was completed while the car was still with
the original owners early in life. The exterior paint restoration
was professionally commenced in 2010 back to its original color,
although the original wheel and pinstripe color was changed from
Tacoma Cream to red. Sadly, the longtime owner passed away in
August 2017 and the St. Louis Car Museum would come to own this
time capsule in August 2020 when his beloved family decided it was
time to let it go. Due to the factory cloth interior upholstery's
degree of distress and age, we elected to completely refurbish the
interior with a correct & complete replacement kit provided from
Cartouche along with beautifully refinishing the painted woodgrain
dash & garnish moldings to look new once again! This included new
door panels, door handles, window cranks, escutcheons & set pins,
as well as overhead headliner. We even opted for replacement of
every piece of the laminated window glass for new. The new Coker
Firestone tires, tubes, and inner wheel liners were replaced in
December 2021!
It retains correct cloth-covered wiring throughout and proper dash
instrumentation. The odometer now shows only 75,973 miles, and
although we have no substantial evidence to support an original
mileage claim, it is very likely to be actual miles in our opinion.
As with most cars of this vintage, it is being sold mileage exempt.
Included with the sale will be "as-found" pictures of the car
parked since 2017 and several interior restoration pictures
highlighting the absolutely rust-free floor and foundation
preserved underneath! The gas tank was replaced along with new
sender unit (factory viscus fuel gauge in-op), the original
Stromberg 2-barrel downdraft carburetor fully rebuilt with new
float, diaphragm, as well as new fuel pump and sediment bowl. The
spark plugs and wires were replaced, and the engine compartment
detailed for a sharp presentation!
Known for their elegant style, comfort, and reliability, these
gorgeous deluxe sedans were further endorsed into history as
famous, speedy getaway cars by the likes of Bonnie & Clyde and John
Dillinger! This car continues to run and drive wonderfully, and
should quickly prove to be a handsome show car and tour candidate!
Please feel free to call with additional questions, or to schedule
an opportunity to view this car in person! We look forward to
working with you!