1940 Ford Model 01C 1/2 Ton Pickup

Description

“Better than ever for 1940!” Ford’s commercial division knew they had a good one in their 1940 01C 1/2-ton pickup. Edsel Ford and his designer E.T. “Bob” Gregorie gave the all-new 1940 light-duty trucks the V-shaped “waterfall” grille and teardrop headlamps of the 1939–1940 Standard series passenger cars, the first time since 1932 that Ford’s trucks shared car styling. The cabs were sturdier and wider, and windshields were now fixed with cowl-mounted wipers. Sealed-beam headlamps were legal for the first time in 1940, and mattress-type springs in the bench seat offered extra passenger comfort. The rectangular instrument cluster also resembled that of Ford cars. Underneath, light-duty trucks kept what was a Ford car frame but stamped from heavier 10-gauge steel instead of 11-gauge. Suspension was still by transverse leaf springs front and rear, plus lever shocks. The standard engine for the 1940 pickups was Ford’s famous 221 cu-in flathead V8 with 85 horsepower. 

Some enthusiasts contend the ’40 Ford is the finest looking light-duty truck ever. This award-winning 1940 Ford 01C pickup certainly makes that case.   

Highlights 

• Awarded First Place at Ford Nationals four years straight 

• Earned numerous other awards and trophies 

• Famous 221 cu-in flathead V-8 with 85 horsepower  

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Oak wood floor bed and wear strips

• The chassis number (185982302) decodes as:

  • 18 – 221 cu-in V-8

  • 5982302 – Sequential assembly number beginning with 5210701

• This 1940 Ford 01C Pickup is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 4,649 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Side-mounted spare 

• Chrome bumpers front and rear  

• Wheel trim rings 

• Wide whitewall tires 

• Chrome driver’s mirror 

• Fixed-glass windshield 

• Sealed-beam headlamps 

• Sturdy double-drop frame with X-member bracing 

• Cabin heater 

Ownership History 

• This restored 1940 Ford 01C pickup was awarded First Place at the Ford Nationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, four years straight under its previous late-owner’s stewardship. It has also earned numerous other awards and trophies. 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.