What an ultra-sharp pre-War cruiser! This 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe is an outstanding example of its genre-defining model. Clad in gray paint that already looks sharp in its present form and can easily be taken to the next level with a little detailing work, it's chock full of vintage style. Its prominent, sculpted hood and fenders, plentiful window glass, and generous proportions combine to give this vintage Ford an identity all its own, and it has come through the decades in impressive fashion, featuring a collection of shiny brightwork, consistent body panel alignment, and expansive doors that open and close solidly. But what's equally impressive about this stylish ride is its unusually strong running condition. Yep, after 80 years of service, it's ready to hit the asphalt as soon as you bring it home.
Climb in and you'll notice just how roomy the interior is, a nice byproduct of this Ford's revolutionary single row of bench seating upon rolling off the assembly line. As it happens, that aforementioned bench seat is in fine shape, showing only the slightest of wear on its plush tan surface while looming over period-correct carpeting that still retains a nice, tight fit. The dash area, like most everything else inside the doors, still features its factory look, except for a single gauge mounted below the instrument cluster, and its overall functionality is impressive for a car from this era.
This vintage Ford offers a running condition that you don't often find in cars from this era, and, likely through careful planning and meticulous sourcing, it has been achieved while keeping an impressively authentic appearance beneath the hood, where you'll find a 239 cubic-inch flathead V8 standing by in an orderly engine compartment. This period-correct powerplant fires up eagerly and pulls with surprising power, especially given its era, combining with a 3-speed manual transmission that shifts very solidly. The steering system is another big plus, as it's unburdened by excessive slack and tracks nice and straight. And when it comes time to bring this classic to a halt, its 4-wheel drum brakes do so with no issues at all. The electrical system has been upgraded in the interest of dependability, now running on 12 volts and featuring an alternator in place of the factory-issued generator.
HIGHLIGHTS: 239 CUBIC-INCH FLATHEAD V8 ENGINE 1 BARREL CARBURETOR 3-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION VERY SOLID DRIVING CONDITION 4-WHEEL DRUM BRAKES GRAY EXTERIOR MALLORY DISTRIBUTOR UPGRADED TO A 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH ALTERNATOR 16" WHEELS WITH PERIOD-CORRECT WHITE WALL TIRES COLUMN SHIFTER TAN CLOTH INTERIOR
An outstanding example of American automotive style at the dawn of a formative decade, this 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe rolls on a set of 16" wheels that are wrapped in white wall tires, putting the finishing touch on its convincingly authentic appearance. Call today!
