Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this absolutely
exceptional and stunning example of this comprehensively restored
and very rare all original Henry Ford steel 1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan
Delivery Panel van with it's reliable and virtually bullet-proof
221 CI flathead V8 engine with a manual synchromesh 3 speed manual
transmission, a very solid original car that was fully restored a
few years ago! Steel body 221 CI flathead V-8 engine Downdraft
carburetor Column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission Hydraulic
drum brakes Dark Green with Brown interior Maroon painted dash This
is an absolutely exceptional example of this body off restored 1940
Ford 2 Door DeLuxe Panel Van, the legendary Eugene Gregorie
designed top-of-the-line models with a handsome facelift for 1940
which marked the Deluxe models. Styling highlights for the DeLuxe
models included chrome trimmed sealed beam headlamps, a steering
column mounted shift lever, the Deluxe three part horizontal bar
grille, 'Ford DeLuxe' hubcaps and unique 'Chevron' taillights. A
decidedly modern new dash for the 1940 DeLuxe model, a rectangular
instrument panel and an ashtray both sides! The Deluxe models were
the top-of-the-line for this year and have always been recognized
and appreciated amongst Ford enthusiasts their unique handsome
styling and are now getting very rare and hard to find anywhere in
this kind of condition. This vehicle was recently acquired from a
renown collection and has been restored to original and is in
pristine condition. No detail spared, this vehicle is one of a kind
and would be a pride of ownership addition to any car collection.
Ford Motor Company introduced its DeLuxe Ford line in 1938 as an
upscale alternative to bridge the gap between its base Standard
model and luxury Lincoln offerings. The 'Deluxe' name was used
intermittently before and after this to specify an upscale trim,
but the 'DeLuxe Ford' line was differentiated as a separate 'marque
within a marque' with separate styling and pricing through 1940.
During 1939, Ford had five lines of cars: Ford, De Luxe Ford,
Mercury, Lincoln-Zephyr, and Lincoln. After the war, this was
simplified to Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. As Mercury sales
progressed, the DeLuxe approach was cancelled. This was one of the
sweetest rides you could by in 1940. Imagine the looks back in the
day, to drive a sporty luxury panel van and these prestigious Ford
Deluxe models were all of that and more. In 1940, Ford released a
new line which replaced the 1939 model. The fastback 2 door sedan
models were reminiscent of the aerodynamic coupes of the 1930's and
came in either standard or deluxe trim versions. You will be hard
pressed to find anyone to dispute that the 1940 Ford is one of the
most elegant automobiles ever to roll off of either Henry Ford's,
or for that matter any other, US assembly line. More than 80 years
later they are one of the few such models still as attractive today
as they were to buyers when new. Of all the elegant models
produced, these particular 1940 Deluxe models were built with a
central X crossmember with inside bench seats which could seat
four/five comfortably. The car houses the standard array of gauges
in a beautiful period Art Deco theme with its original 'Motorola'
AM radio positioned in the center of the panel and a clock matching
the speedometer dresses up the passenger side. This car has it's
original factory 'Hot Wave Twin Flow' Heater. Moving this handsome
car is an original 221 cu in Flathead V8 which is mated to its
original standard column shift 3 speed manual transmission which
featured synchronized second and third gears. This rare Ford will
still run down the road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, she
has no wobbles or creaks. This particular example has been
comprehensively restored in its period correct 'Dark Green' color
which is very striking along with its matching wheels with Deluxe
hubcaps. The tan interior is also in absolutely exceptional
condition throughout. The floor boards, trunk and all the typical
rust-prone areas are completely solid and rust-free and the car has
no signs of any accidents. All the chromework was also restored and
the original tire with it's jack is in the trunk and the Flathead
2221 c.i. V8 engine is extremely strong and this particular car
drives magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated -
drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day car a run for it's money! This is a great daily driving and
body off and mechanically restored example of a very striking 1940
Ford DeLuxe 2 Door Panel Van; this is definitely a car you can show
and be proud of, an undisputedly very rare, highly desirable,
collectible and unabused example of one of the outstanding designs
of the early forties pre-war art deco period automobiles. These
high quality luxury cars were built to be able to complete long
distances both quickly, powered by Ford's faithful flathead V8, and
in the utmost of luxury! This is one very desirable pre-war classic
car for any classic American car enthusiast or Ford collector to
add to his collection, a very honest and unabused example of a 1940
Ford Deluxe Panel Van and a sure-fire investment that's sure to
appreciate over the years for any classic American car collector or
Ford enthusiast! Recently acquired from a prominent collection,
this particular car has been absolutely beautifully frame off
restored with no expense spared and with extraordinary attention to
detail and which is finished in a striking 'Dark Green' color with
a striking 'Tan' interior. The car looks absolutely beautiful and
has been professionally restored throughout with the whole car in
quite exceptional condition throughout! The original spare wheel is
in its rightful storage place in the trunk. The Flathead 221 V8
engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car
drives magnificently - must be driven to be believed - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern
day car a run for it's money! This is a rare opportunity to own a
fabulous and peerless and most likely incomparable example in
simply superb condition throughout! This is one very rare and
highly desirable and collectible unabused example of one of
America's Pre-War classics and these high quality luxury cars were
built to be able to complete long distances both quickly and in the
utmost of luxury for it's day! We doubt that few finer examples
exist anywhere.
