383-Powered 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Street Rod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Widely regarded as one of the most distinctive Fords ever produced, the 1940 Deluxe helped cement Ford’s reputation for offering stylish cars to the mass market and became especially influential in postwar hot-rodding culture, where its unique body lines made it a favorite among custom builders. For the 1940 model year, Ford introduced an all-new front-end design featuring a distinctive pointed grille, as well as a more refined interior. The 1940 Ford was also equipped with sealed beam headlamps, thanks to the new government regulation mandating this as standard equipment for the 1940 model year.

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod is a steel body and fender car, finished in Viper Red with shadow flames and a custom distressed tan interior. Under the hood sits a 383ci V8 mated to an automatic transmission, and other mechanical features include power rack-and-pinion steering, a Holley four-barrel carburetor with electric choke, coil-over shock absorbers, and independent four-wheel suspension. Inside, this Ford is equipped with bucket seats, a center console, power windows, VDO instrumentation in a custom dash panel, custom audio system, and Vintage Air air conditioning. Exterior features include staggered Budnik 16" and 17" wheels, shaved and customized body panels, Frenched headlights, and a drop-down rear license plate.

The seller acquired this Ford in 2024, and reports that maintenance under current ownership included starter and battery replacement

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod is now offered with a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 383ci V8

• Automatic transmission

• Steel body and fenders

• Power rack-and-pinion steering

• Power windows

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Shadow flames

  • Shaved body panels

  • One-piece reverse-lift hood with auto-latch

  • Frenched headlights

  • Custom grille and bumpers

  • One-piece custom windshield

  • Smoothed fenders and running boards

  • Custom sport mirrors

  • Shaved door handles with remote entry

  • Smoothed rear deck and drop-down license plate

  • Staggered 16" and 17" Budnik polished billet wheels

  • Chrome and polished undercarriage components

• Interior

  • Tan distressed leather

  • Center console

  • Vintage Air air conditioning

  • Power windows

  • VDO white-faced gauges

  • Sony head unit

  • Kicker sound system including tweeters, midrange speakers, and subwoofers

  • Multiple amplifiers and passive crossovers

• Engine and Transmission

  • Polished air cleaner assembly

  • Polished Holley 4-barrel carburetor with electric choke

  • Polished intake manifold

  • HEI ignition

  • Chrome valve covers, alternator, and air conditioning compressor

  • Electric transmission cooler

• Chassis

  • Four-wheel independent suspension

  • Jaguar rear suspension components

  • Coil over shock absorbers

  • Power four-wheel disc brakes

Known Imperfections

• Some wear on interior surfaces

• Scrapes under front fascia

• Images detailing the condition of this 1940 Ford are presented in the gallery

Servicing

The seller reports that maintenance under current ownership includes a replacement battery and starter.

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2024.

Additional Information

This vehicle has been fitted with a reproduction serial number plate.

The seller states, "Shaved door handles, shadow flames, extensive stereo equipment (if desired to use), Jaguar suspension, front & rear. Driving this baby made me feel like a king."