1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1940, with America’s entry into World War II looming, Ford introduced the Model 01A (De Luxe) and 022A (Standard), which featured stylish good looks by influential chief designer Eugene T. Gregorie. Among the new Fords’ notable innovations was the use of sealed beam headlights, which significantly improved nighttime driving visibility, and a column-mounted gear shift that provided leg room up front for an additional passenger.  

Other features included dark mahogany interior trim and “floating edge seat cushions,” which Ford said made for a more comfortable ride, as well as Ford’s venerable 221 cu-in flathead V8 engine.   

“The design of the De Luxe Ford V8 for 1940 establishes this car more firmly than ever as the style leader in its price class,” the dealership brochure proclaimed. “It is big, substantial, and powerful in appearance...When you settle down and get the smooth, substantial feel of a De Luxe Ford V8, you'll realize that here is a really big car—big in everything but price!” Ford wasn’t kidding about the price, either. The 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor Sedan went for $740 (less than $17K today). 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection  

• Finished in black paint over tan interior with cloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 221 cu-in flathead V8 engine upgraded with Tattersfield intake and Stromberg carbs 

• Champion radiator 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• The chassis number (185550927) decodes as: 

  • 18 – V8 engine 

  • 5550927 – Production number 

Features 

• Garage kept 

• Louvered hood 

• Running boards 

• Hydraulic drum brakes 

• Dark mahogany interior trim 

• Aftermarket seat belts  

• Heater  

• Dash instrumentation: 100 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for fuel, temperature, oil pressure, and battery 

• Stewart-Warner 8000 rpm tachometer mounted on steering column 

• Analog clock 

• Firestone 7x16 wide whitewall tires  

• Heavy duty battery 

Known Imperfections 

• Front driver’s side whitewall tire is peeling 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Restoration book 

• Rear window seal 

• Miscellaneous polished parts 

Ownership History 

This 1940 Ford De Luxe Tudor Sedan is offered from The Burnyzz Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes  

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.