Vehicle Description
This show-stopping, sinister 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible is the
epitome of a grown-up hotrod. No gaudy flames, no goofy body mods,
no obnoxious exhaust, just a show-quality custom build that likely
cost thousands more than the asking price that delivers a
professional level of performance and curb appeal. With a powerful
350 V8 under the hood, an upgraded sports suspension featuring
power 4-wheel disc brakes, a luxurious black leather interior, and
a super-slick, steel body covered in gallons of elegant black
paint, this all-time favorite hotrod was built to show-or-go, and
it does it all in a very BIG way.
Everybody loves the iconic 1940 Ford, so much so that they're still
cranking out fiberglass replicas today. Fortunately, this one has a
steel body and fenders, so it feels incredibly substantial and was
put together by professionals so it looks loads better than it did
when it was new. The pointed hood and grille are icons in the hobby
and despite the amazing build and practically flawless performance
of this car, they decided to keep things low-key and let the paint
do all the talking. When it comes to a black finish, you better
ensure the body is laser-straight and free of flaws because dark
colors are very unforgiving when it comes to poor prep-work, and
it's obvious the builders spent countless hours getting this one
lined up just right. It's been driven and enjoyed since the
restoration was completed, so it's no longer perfect, but any
imperfections are very minor and can barely be seen by the naked
eye. The miles-deep, shiny black finish accentuates the Ford's
generous curves without hiding anything, and the traditional color
will never look dated and always bring out the crowds. That's good
news, because fit and finish are fantastic as well, with excellent
gaps and a spectacular luster that should most of the trophies at
your local car show. They didn't shave or chop anything, and the
original brightwork and trim was restored and reinstalled, so it
looks like a 1940 Ford in every way. Stock chrome bumpers fore and
aft, teardrop headlights, and chevron-style taillights all give
this Ford a very high-quality look and feel, and it looks
slick-as-can-be with the top up or down.
Open those long, heavy doors and take a look inside where the
stunning black leather interior is essentially a work of art.
Subtle and sophisticated, it was custom crafted to maximize space
inside, so just about anyone can get comfortable behind the wheel
or in the passenger's seat. The black leather hides are almost
completely unmarked (other than a few minor comfort marks), and the
supportive bucket seats up front and matching rear seat in the back
make this '40 Ford all-day comfortable for the whole crew. Sculpted
door panels integrate billet door handles and modern power window
switches, plush black carpets line the floors and insulate things
inside, and the dash was beautifully painted to match and really
pops thanks to those chrome accents. A custom chrome bezel houses a
host of VDO gauges ahead of the driver, and they do a great job
keeping an eye on the motor up ahead while still giving the cabin a
very 1940s look. The leather-wrapped, banjo-style steering wheel
feels great in the hands of the driver, and thanks to the tilt
column it can be adjusted to accommodate just about anyone, and
even the billet pedals were carefully selected to match the theme
of the interior. A Lokar shifter manages the automatic transmission
below, and there's a beautifully stitched black cloth convertible
top that's power-actuated and seals up the cabin from the outside
world. Out back, the spacious trunk was lined with plush black
carpets to match the cabin, and there's plenty of room inside to
account for most travel plans.
Under all that chrome, there's a 350 cubic inch V8, chosen
specifically because of its low demands for the new owner. Plenty
powerful, it's a crate motor from GM Performance Parts that's
reported to have been stroked to 383 cubes (although, unfortunately
we don't have any paperwork to prove this claim), and with all that
added horsepower and torque it moves the Ford with effortless ease.
Performance parts include GM Performance heads, an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor, a polished aluminum intake, and long-tube
headers at the flanks that make the small block extremely
responsive. Just about everything you can see was polished or
plated, including the finned valve covers and matching air cleaner,
and the builders went to great lengths to hide all the wiring and
plumbing. Backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and a
swapped-in Corvette C3 rear end, it's an effortless high-speed
tourer that rides and handles like a modern car, and a big aluminum
radiator up front keeps the whole show nice and cool. The front
suspension is all independent and features tubular A-arms with
coilovers and rack-and-pinion steering, and there's a power disc
brake at each corner. The frame is heavily reinforced while the
custom stainless exhaust system tucks up underneath for excellent
ground clearance, and it sounds amazing, too. Staggered chrome
alloys with spinners carry 165/15 front and 235/70/15 rear Dunlop
radials that really fill the fenders perfectly in the classic
big-and-little stance.
This isn't your average hotrod, but if you're an adult who is tired
of the same-old, same-old at all the car shows, this stunning 1940
Ford convertible is the antidote. Call today!
