Ford Deluxe Black

Ford Other 1940 Description

In 1940 World War II loomed ever larger and the people of the US were doing their best to stay out of the conflict. It would take the horrors of Pearl Harbor to tip the scales but that was in the unknown future. In the meantime music from Tommy Dorsey Bing Crosby and Glenn MIller to mention just a few kept folks swinging. The 1940 Ford Deluxe arrived on the scene during this momentous season of world history and shouldered the burden with confidence. Looking fast even parked the iconic curves ...and swells of the '40 Ford came to represent an entire era.
The Ford flathead V8 enjoyed the advantages of a sidevalve engine: simple reliable inexpensive compact and good power at low speed. The engine was popular among hot rodders in the fifties and remains famous among classic car enthusiasts even today. Many Fords from 1937 to 1940 were turned into hot rods chopped and dropped fenders adjusted suspension changed. As a result it's unusual to find such a pristine example that hearkens so well back to the original. Original-style suspension bias ply tires flathead V8 crackling through the dual exhaust three-on-the-tree freshened- but not overhauled-interior--this car will take you all the way back to the pre-war years. Hop in this sporty 1940 Ford Deluxe accept some coaching on how to start it and you're off! She goes through the gears nice and smooth.
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MECHANICAL 221 ci Flathead Ford V-8 Engine Single Two-Barrel Carburetor Three-on-the-Tree Three Speed Manual Transmission Divided Side-by-Side Radiators Mechanical Fan Six-Volt Electrical System Oil Bath Air Cleaner
CHASSIS Factory Original Manual Steering Factory Original Style Four Drum Brakes Factory Original Monoleaf Front Springs Factory Original Knuckle-Style Shock Absorbers 6.00 x 16" BF Goodrich Silvertown White Wall Tires 16" Red Steel Wheels with Chrome Beauty Ring Chrome Hubcaps with Red Lettering "Ford Deluxe" Full Dual Exhaust Chrome Fuel Filler Cap on Driver's Side Rear Fender Full Size White Wall Spare Tire Jack and Lug Wrench
EXTERIOR Two-Door Five-Window Coupe Glossy Black Finish Excellent Chrome: Bumpers Trim Grill Door Handles Mirrors Lenses Split Windshield in Excellent Condition Split Rear Window in Excellent Condition Excellent Running Boards
INTERIOR Tan Velour Bench Seat with Split Fold-Forward Back Tan Door Liners and Headliner in Great Condition Tan Vinyl Wrapped Original Steering Wheel Burgundy Dash Gauges: Fuel Water Temp Speedometer Oil Pressure Battery Voltage Analog Clock in Glove Box Door Driver and Passenger Side Ash Trays in Dash In Dash Center Radio Speaker Cigarette Lighter Manual Choke Pull Handle Wing Windows Manual Windows Big Roomy Trunk
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