Vehicle Description
Beloved 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe. Steel body. 350 cubic inch Chevy
V8, automatic. All the upgrades including A/C, power
rack-and-pinion steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, bucket seat
interior. A well-built Ford ready to rumble.The ever-popular 1940
Ford remains at the top of many enthusiasts' wish lists, and why
not? It has great proportions, a usable, spacious interior, and the
fat fendered bodywork can handle just about any powertrain and
suspension you want. From pro-street to pro-touring, the 1940 Ford
is there. This attractive red and silver 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe
splits the difference-a pretty traditional build with a few notable
upgrades that make it easy to drive, easy to maintain, and easy to
love. It was finished perhaps 15 years ago, but that only means it
has been properly sorted so it's 100% drivable today with no
reservations. Hit the road and start having fun. The body is Henry
Ford steel with fiberglass fenders, so it feels right as you drive,
solid and competent. Paint is quite good and shows very little age
or wear given that it has been driven quite a bit since it was
completed. Silver over red will always look contemporary so it
won't seem dated in a few years, and with a few subtle pinstripes
it has a traditional flair. There's also an airbrushed mural on the
trunk lid, giving the car a bit of personality. The familiar 1940
Ford grille, headlight rings, and chevron taillights make it
instantly recognizable, and it's been augmented with a set of
race-style bumperettes to protect the bodywork. It's a nicely
thought-out rod that's been well maintained.Interiors seem to be
one of the last places that builders spend their money-either the
materials look cheap or they just throw some old seats out of a
late-model in there and call it done. This car is different and
it's obvious someone cared about the entire package. The buckets
are from a late-model, but they've been subtly re-sculpted and
reupholstered to match the exterior-red and silver. Look closely
and you'll see all kinds of thoughtful details like the custom
center armrest that mirrors the bumperettes outside, the paint that
wraps around into the door jambs, the nicely integrated dashboard,
and all the creature comforts: A/C, power windows, and a killer
touchscreen entertainment system. Switches are well labeled,
there's an OEM-style hood pull under the dash, and a full set of
Auto Meter gauges to monitor the engine (the odometer is not
working so we don't know exact mileage). There's a tilt steering
column that makes it easy to get comfortable in those
multi-adjustable buckets and the 1940 Ford coupe has plenty of room
for two passengers and all their gear thanks to a massive trunk.
And unlike so many rods, this trunk is also fully upholstered with
a built-in fuel filler and hidden compartments for the wiring and
stereo equipment. The powertrain doesn't break any new ground, but
a proven combination of a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 backed by a TH350
automatic means this car is cheap and easy to maintain and always
read to go. We'll move past the whole 'Chevy in a Ford' discussion
and just focus on the fact that this thing always starts, it sits
in traffic without getting fussy, and it's fast enough to be
entertaining. Heck, take it easy on the throttle and keep the
secondaries on the big Holley closed and it might even get decent
fuel economy. The Ford's narrow engine compartment still provides
plenty of room for easy service and the managed to fit power
steering, A/C, and power brakes in there, along with a bunch of
polished stuff that makes it look great. There's a big brass
radiator with an electric fan up front that keeps things cool on
hot days. Underneath you'll find a custom exhaust system with
side-exits under the running boards (it sounds heroic), and the
front suspension is a Mustang II setup with power rack-and-pinion
steering, disc brakes, and coil-overs. Out back is a simple 9-inch
Ford on a 4-link with another set of adjustable coil-overs holding
it up. Oh, and there are discs in back as well. Everything is
painted red to match the bodywork and while there's been some
driving, it's still pretty clean and the floor is in excellent
shape. A good-sized gas tank makes it a great highway car and the
Weld Pro-Star wheels are a traditional look. Staggered 15-inch
radials give it the perfect stance and handle far better than the
squish slicks of the past.Documentation includes a rather
substantial folder full of receipts, notes, manuals, and other
paperwork.If you like the look of a '40 Ford (and who doesn't?),
then this car gets almost everything right. It's very carefully and
thoughtfully built and uses proven components to make it easy to
own. Driving is easy for anyone and it always attracts attention
wherever it goes thanks to its flashy look. This is what we all
hope the street rods we build will be like, so why not skip the
middle man and go right to the having fun part? Call today!NOTE:
This car is titled as a 1940 Ford with an assigned VIN from the
State of Kentucky. Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
