1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For the 1940 model year, Ford introduced the Model 01A and 022A, featuring a stylish look by influential chief designer Eugene T. Gregorie. The standout feature of these new Fords was their V-shaped grille and fully integrated headlights placed in the outboard position on both De Luxe and Standard models, giving them a contemporary look. As in previous years, Ford offered a wide array of body styles, including two and four-door models, convertibles, and even a wood-bodied station wagon. Mechanically, most 1940 Fords were powered by the venerable flathead V8.  

This all-steel 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe is powered by a GM ZZ350 HO crate engine backed by a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. Up front is Mustang II front suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering and disc brakes while out back is a Ford nine-inch Positraction differential with 2.90:1 gears and four-link rear suspension. The Ford rides on QA1 12-position adjustable coilovers all around. The custom bench-seat interior features VDO gauges, tilt steering wheel, and a matching removable console. Old school touches include 104 hood louvers and genuine third-generation Halibrand aluminum wheels with knockoffs. With classic style plus modern performance this 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe still stands out. 

Highlights 

• Henry Ford steel body with reproduction running boards 

• GM ZZ350 HO crate engine 

• Turbo 350 automatic transmission 

• Louvered hood (104 louvers) with rain covers uninstalled 

• Third-generation Halibrand aluminum wheels with knockoffs 

• The chassis number (185648997) decodes as: 

  • 18 – Model 01A 229 cu-in V8 

  • 5648997 – Plant Production Number 

• This 1940 Ford De Luxe Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 1,832 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Recent upgrades and service includes: 

  • New Mickey Thompson E/T Street Radial rear tires 

  • New Firestone front tires 

  • New Wilwood master cylinder and residual valves 

  • New front calipers, rotors and pads 

  • Rebuilt rear brake cylinders 

  • New Ford correct pressure power steering pump 

  • New 180 degree thermostat, housing and hose 

  • New valve cover gaskets 

  • New V-belts 

  • New alternator 

  • New copper engine adornments 

• Air conditioning 

• Ford nine-inch Positraction, 2.90:1 ratio 

• Four-link rear suspension 

• QA1 12-position adjustable coilovers 

• Mustang II front suspension 

• Power rack and pinion steering 

• Seat belts 

• GM tilt column 

• VDO gauges 

• Old School dash mounted tachometer 

• Custom matching removable console 

• Parking brake 

• Grant steering wheel 

• Stainless fuel tank 

• Custom plug wire holders 

• Remote battery disconnect 

• Remote battery lugs 

Known Imperfections 

• Rock chips are present on the front fascia 

Ownership History 

This tastefully modified 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe was purchased by the current owner in April of 2022.  

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.  

Contact: Blake Wingrove   Phone: 616.822.8589   email: bwingrove@hagerty.com