Vehicle Description
The 1940 Ford is an icon and they make great looking cars no matter
what you do. So if your tastes run more towards the 1940s than the
1990s, how about something like this nicely restored 1940 Ford
Deluxe tudor sedan, which still packs a smooth-running flathead V8,
all the correct trim, and is an absolute delight to drive.
We all know the 1940 Ford is an icon, and for good reason: it's a
great-looking car. Finished in basic black, Ford's favorite color,
it looks brilliant and far more upscale than its humble origins
would suggest. Deluxe models are the most familiar to us today,
with the fantastic V-shaped grille, beautiful headlight rings with
built-in marker lights, and just enough chrome to make sure
onlookers knew it was the more expensive version. The paint is in
very good condition, especially for a black car, and you can see
that they started with good base stock because the doors fit well,
the hood gaps are even, and there are no big waves in any of the
panels. The car was taken down to bare metal before it was painted,
and aside from a light tint on the side windows, it looks 100%
stock on the outside. The running boards are covered in rubber, as
original, and the twin chevron-shaped taillights are some of the
most recognizable in the entire automotive kingdom, so now you know
where they came from.
Although it was probably originally fitted with some kind of
broadcloth or Bedford cord upholstery, today it offers beautiful
burgundy leather upholstery over the original bench seats. It's a
smart choice for a car that's going to be used, because the leather
is durable and stylish, and by using period-correct patterns, most
folks will assume it came this way. Matching door panels are
elegant and simple, with a very slick art-deco look that gives the
Ford a great deal of style, and all the workmanship is quite good.
Correct handles and knobs have been fitted, and the 2-spoke
steering wheel neatly frames an array of instruments, although the
speedo appears to be the only one working at the moment. Ford moved
the shifter to the steering column in 1939, along with the rest of
the industry, but at some point this car was retrofitted with a
floor-mounted shifter that really is a lot more fun to drive. The
trunk is massive and very neatly finished, offering a fresh set of
side panels and a full-sized spare tire assembly.
Ford's famous flathead V8 made 85 horsepower in 1940, and with a
bubbly exhaust note and plenty of torque, performance is always
lively. The engine bay is neatly finished, offering a few upgrades
to make it reliable. Most obvious is a 12-volt alternator in place
of the generator, along with a few electrical system upgrades to
make it work right. On the other hand, it still has a downdraft
carburetor and mechanical fuel pump, as well as the big oil filter
on top. Ford finally switched to hydraulic brakes in 1939, with a
big improvement in performance, but stuck to the rigid axles front
and rear, which give the Ford its indestructible feel. A dual
exhaust system with mellow-sounding mufflers is the only other
notable deviation from stock and sounds fantastic. Contrasting red
steel wheels with deluxe trim rings and hubcaps are fitted, and it
rides on fresh 6.50-16 Firestone wide whites.
This 1940 Ford is a very rare find considering how many have become
hot rods. Find out why flathead Fords are so beloved and call
today!
