Vehicle Description
1940 Ford Deluxe 85 Business Coupe
"As a rule, a business coupe was a 'no nonsense' essential two
entryway vehicle with no secondary lounge or a removable rearward
sitting arrangement. The vehicle makers planned these models for
mobile sales reps that conveyed products or tests and not
travelers. The names Business Coupe, Coupe, Sedan Coupe and Club
Coupe were used by the stylists to designate models in a model year
to fit several different configurations, just as Victoria meant a
different configuration to different manufacturers." Thx
toaaca.org
For consignment, a 1940 Ford Deluxe 85 business coupe showing
21,569 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Restoration began
soon after our consignor purchased the car in 2017 and as part of
that, every body part, including the rear bumper, was sandblasted
in preparation for paint. There are some big panels on this car, so
it's likely the Jersey shore is missing some sand!
Exterior
Ruby Red Pearl is the color of choice, applied in the two stage
process of basecoat and clearcoat. This dark cherry red has the
intended benefit of rendering the contrasting chrome and polished
elements electric, becoming more evident, highlighting the
attention to artistry that went into everyday cars. Fine detail on
the hood latch and trailing hood trim, reflective circular frames
around the headlights, and a shoulder line trim piece you might
otherwise miss. Three distinct arches shape the profile of the car
with a rounded roof line between two prominent fenders connected by
a wide running board. Below those bulging hips are 15-inch Cragar
wheels, SS in front and Street Pro's in the back carrying staggered
size tires that help define this street rod. A louvered hood and a
split rear window help out! Overall, paint and metalwork are nice,
with imperfections noted as a small scratches, some dryness and
orange peel, and some touch ups on a lower panel.
Interior
Black vinyl door panels lead to modern buckets seats in black
leather, tall and offering side support and a headrest, and between
them, a custom built center console affords passengers an armrest,
cupholders and houses a Lokar shifter for the pilot. The driver
also gets a 3 spoke sport steering wheel and a billet backed two
gauge pod in front with tach and speedometer. In the center, four
smaller gauges are housed on the body colored dash under a smooth
metal dash pad. The white headliner is loose in places while black
carpet fills the footwells and covers the trunk floor, almost wide
enough to park a Yugo.
Drivetrain
A clean 305ci V8 is under the hood and along with a recent valve
job, it houses a 270 Comp Cam, roller rockers, a Weiand Street
Warrior intake and a Holley 670cfm4-barrel carburetor. Those
goodies are linked to a rebuilt TH350 3-speed automatic with a new
torque converter, sending power to the 10 bolt rear axle. Headers
are on board to exhaust spent gas. Configuration on the brakes is
front discs and rear drums. The car runs on a 12 volt system.
Undercarriage
Nice and clean underneath with minimal surface rust and no errant
fluids were noted. Front suspension includes a transverse leaf
spring, a Speedway 4" drop axle, and new kingpins, while in back,
leaf spring suspension is accompanied by Monroe shocks. Dual
exhaust comes off the headers and into Cherrybomb mufflers before
turning to the side and exiting in front of the rear wheels.
Drive-Ability
Gotta love modern seats in an old car and we do, so it's a prime of
the big Holley and a turn of the key, and this ruby red rocker lets
Morgantown know it's here to play! She runs good and provides nice
power and acceleration as that pointed nose urges forward. Rear
quarter windows help with visibility which is that bad out back
either! During our lap, we note the speedometer, odometer, brake
lights, and tachometer are all not working. Everything left on the
list does get check marks for working conditions. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
Under the protection of a pole barn, a lot of work went into
bringing this business coupe up to cruiser status. And that's what
we have here, a comfortable and capable relic of the 40's, a symbol
of the working man's car now configured to play! So, when you clock
out it's time to check in for some Ford fun and this car gladly
obliges!
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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