1940 Ford Deluxe Two-Door Coupe

Description

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 appearance that would carry them into the late 1940s. 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, the 1940 Ford was similar to its predecessors with most cars powered by the venerable flathead V8 engine producing 85 horsepower. Those 85 horses are tame by today’s standards, so this all-steel ’40 Ford Deluxe Coupe packs a Chevy 350 engine and Turbo 350 automatic transmission. It rides and corners better than the original, too, thanks to Mustang II front suspension and disc brakes, and is further upgraded with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a heater. With classic style plus modern power and comfort this 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe is still a standout.

Highlights

• All-steel body with original body parts

• Chevy 350 engine with new cam, lifters, and rods

• Turbo 350 automatic transmission

• Edelbrock aluminum performance cylinder heads

• Coated headers with flowmaster exhaust system with stainless steel exhaust tips

• Mustang II front suspension and disc brakes

• Air conditioning and heater

• Original metal horn made for 1940 Fords with cool vintage car sound

• The chassis number (185634849) decodes as:

  • 18 – Model 01A 229 cu-in V8

  • 5634849 – Plant Production Number

• Please note that while this Ford displays just 7,626 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Recent installation of high-performance aluminum radiator with Ultimate cooling fan and shroud, Solid State Fan Controller

• New water temperature gauge mounted under dashboard

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Cloth and vinyl bench seat

• Tilt steering column

• Banjo three spoke steering wheel

• Original dome light and cover

• Refurbished original 1940 clock (wind-up)

• Chrome front and rear bumpers with bumper guards

• Driver’s side exterior rear-view mirror

• Black floor mats with Ford script letters

• Billet pedals

• Running boards

• Functional vent windows

• Roll-up side windows

• Carpeted floor covering

• Dual sun visors

• Pop-up cowl vent

Known Imperfections

• Speedometer is finicky and entire gauge assembly should be replaced at some point

• Dashboard indicator light for right turn signal is out (all turn signals work)

• Oil pan gasket needs to be replaced

Included

• Reproduction Unity Fog Lights (to be mounted on front bumper) with all wiring and mounting hardware

• Indoor car cover and storage sack

• Drakes Ford Parts reproduction 1940 Ford Deluxe hubcaps (four wheels and spare) to be used with upgrade to original size rims and tires

• Various printed resources, including “The 1940 Ford Book” and other catalogs

• Photos of 2020 body work and painting available to new owner, if requested

• Receipts of major mechanical work done in 2021

Ownership History

Repainted in 2020 and upgraded with all original body parts from 1940 (headlight frames, taillight frame and glass, “Ford Deluxe” metal hood emblems, chrome pieces on hood and front, painted grill sections on either side of chrome grill). The chrome grill is only reproduction body part. Painting done in 2020, with fine detailing and buffing done in 2021.