The 1940 Ford is one of the signature designs of the pre-war era, a harmonious styling for an affordable production car that made it both memorable and collectable.
The sporty look also made the ’40 Ford irresistible to generations of customizers, so it’s not common to encounter one in restored stock condition.
The Pick of the Day is a 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible that has had such a restoration, gleaming in a period-correct shade of Maroon and powered by its original, unmolested flathead V8.
According to the Rowley, Massachusetts, dealer advertising the convertible on ClassicCars.com, the Ford is a “pleasure to drive” with its 85-horsepower V8 “producing more than enough power to drive anywhere the owner is ready to travel.”
“The flathead engine is fueled by a two-barrel Stromberg 97 carburetor and delivers the power to a three-speed manual transmission that is easily controlled by a column-mounted shifter,” the seller says in the ad. A quick stop is delivered by the 4 drum brakes.
“This Deluxe starts with the turn of a key and push of a button bringing the engine to a smooth idle and a light rumble from the dual exhaust.”
The photos with the ad show the Ford’s immaculate condition, including a very clean chassis and suspension shown in multiple undercarriage shots. The classic Ford V8 sits in a nicely detailed engine compartment.
“The Maroon exterior has a beautiful high-gloss finish with very few imperfections that are shown in the attached photos,” the dealer says. “The Light Brown leather interior is in great shape with a split-bench front and bench rear seating. The sand-colored dash and faux woodgrain trim add a nice contrast.”
Most everything about this Ford looks correct, including the art deco styling of its original dashboard with a couple of aftermarket gauges added underneath. My only quibble is the chintzy steering-wheel wrap that looks like it came straight from Pep Boys in the 1970s. That’s got to go and, hopefully, the original-looking steering wheel is in good condition underneath.
The asking price for this landmark Ford convertible is $59,900.
To view this vehicle on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
The h*** with the covered steering wheel, find a banjo wheel!
Beautiful car. Where can it be seen ?
For Sale: 1940 Ford Deluxe in Rowley, Massachusetts (i clicked the link above to see the listing on the pick of the day
Contact the seller: https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1530653/1940-ford-deluxe-for-sale-in-rowley-massachusetts-01969
I agree, show us pics of the wheel without the cheesy cover. Bad ass looking ride in every detail!! J L
A beautiful, original car. It is to be hoped that some insensitive and moronic modifier
does not acquire it and vandalize it as so many have.
I love the 40 ford. I offer 49,900. Cash. Deal. I recently purchased a 39 Ford coupe beauty on Autohunter snd an SSH o very pleased!! Just thought I would make an offer. No offense if you do not wish to participate with me. I am pleased to see this car go on to other places as well.. thank you. Very nice automobile.
Brad
Interesting
I agree
Best looking vehicle I have seen in a long time (I’m partial to 40 Fords!) and would buy it in a heartbeat if I had a place for it.
Interested Price
Is this car for sale and how much?
Have contacted you folks several times. Is this what you call a leader to get you to look at the other cars because I’m not sure if things for for sale or not
Try contacting the seller: https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1530653/1940-ford-deluxe-for-sale-in-rowley-massachusetts-01969