The 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe roadster is a rare and sought after
classic known for its luxury features, elegant design, and the
introduction of Ford's powerful 85 horsepower, 221 cubic inch
flathead V8 engine. Notable features include the "Deluxe" trim,
which offered luxurious amenities, a sporty rumble seat, and
distinctive styling updates like a new grille and body color
fenders. With only 5,071 produced, these roadsters are highly
collectible.
For consignment, a 1934 Ford 40 Deluxe roadster showing 51 miles
but true miles are unknown. Not a nut or bolt was missed in the
frame off restoration of this vehicle that included every
mechanical component. Even the spark plugs are Ford scripted
examples and the car itself has garnered two first place AACA
Senior awards and received 994 out of 1,000 points in the Early
Ford V-8 Dearborn Awards.
Exterior
Two stage Coach Maroon covers both the body and fenders of this
roadster, augmented by a hand pulled red pinstripe and 17-inch red
wire wheels including the rear mounted spare. The stunning flowing
lines of the car include new for '34 straight hood louvers and a
wide, rubber coated running board that connects the graceful,
arching fenders. The number of vertical bars on the grille was
reduced for '34, but that doesn't make it any less stylish and the
polished frame is breathtaking with all the proper ornamentation.
Brown vinyl trim surrounds the flawless tan canvas top while the
rear glass window is framed in metal. Overall, paint and trim are
excellent with imperfections noted as a scratch near the running
board, one by a hinge, and some bubbling and chipping paint from
within a body line above the pinstripe.
Interior
Saddle vinyl begins on the door cards as part of the LeBaron Bonney
interior, continuing on the bench and rumble seats, all in very
nice condition and column stitched. The attractive three spoke
steering wheel front a burled walnut painted dash and knobs with
refurbished gauges topped by a body colored dash pad. Footwells are
cleanly lined with more of the saddle vinyl and the floor has a
fitted gray rubberized mat surrounding both the shifter and the
handbrake, looking fresh from 1934.
Drivetrain
And talk about fresh looking! The Schwalm's rebuilt 221ci flathead
V8 really does look showroom clean. It's fueled by a 2-barrel
carburetor and rated at 90 horsepower, mated to a rebuilt 3-speed
manual transmission that routes power to the rebuilt rear with 4.11
gears.
Undercarriage
Lots of Dupont chassis black went into dressing up the underside
and it's incredibly clean, contrasting nicely against the maroon
floor panels. Mechanical drum brakes are front and rear and so are
transverse leaf springs for suspension. The newer exhaust is a
single system that flows through a stock style dome muffler with
new hangers, exiting just behind the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
If it drives half as good as it looks, the car will be a winner!
Well, we have a winner here because it runs as good as it looks
with no hiccups along the way. This little piece of Americana
performed probably as well, if not better than it did when that
first fortunate buyer drove it off the lot. We note only the trip
odometer not working, but all other functions operate as they
should. 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.
When we say no stone was unturned to complete this restoration, we
mean no stone. That old adage of "you couldn't build it for that"
may have never been more applicable than with this fine example of
a fairly rare '34 Ford configuration. Here's a turnkey show winner
that deserves an honored spot in your garage!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
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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in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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Vehicle Details
1934 Ford Antique
Listing ID:CC-2009816
Price:$69,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1934
Make:Ford
Model:Antique
Exterior Color:Coach Maroon
Interior Color:Saddle
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:51
Stock Number:7904
VIN:181023262
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