Ford De Luxe Convertible 1940
General description :
The Fords of 1940 were all about style. Taking cues from the stunning pre-war Lincoln Zephyr, Ford’s chief designer, Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie shaped the new Ford range with a distinct front-end treatment and streamlined form. The prominent prow and horizontal grille bars defined the new Ford’s face, which now had integrated headlamps set low and wide in the front fenders. The venerable flathead V8 remained under the hood, now uprated to 90 horsepower, though a smaller 60-hp version was available as an option. Particularly in convertible coupe form as this car is, the 1940 Ford is a simple yet striking design with timeless, enduring charm.
Recently out of a quarter-century of continuous ownership, this 1940 Ford Convertible is a delightful example. Treated to a comprehensive restoration in the late 80s, this Deluxe Convertible has been lovingly maintained and kept fresh through the years and is offered with a light, appealing patina. As a testament to the original restoration, it received a Best in Class at the 1987 AACA meet at Hershey, Pennsylvania, in what was indeed a hotly contested class. Finished in Mandarin Maroon over a tan interior and top, it is in excellent condition today, having lived a charmed existence, being used sparingly in recent years. The paintwork is in fine order, and the color complements the curves of the body. It wears the correct Deluxe trim, including the chrome headlight bezels, additional grille segments, and “Ford Deluxe” hub caps. The brightwork is in excellent order for its age and consistent with this being such a well-maintained older restoration.
Correct patterns and materials are used throughout the interior, and the soft trim is in good condition overall. Some moderate creasing is noted on the driver’s seat, yet it is in remarkably good order considering the age. Likewise, the canvas convertible top and the matching boot are in excellent condition. The two-tone dash is correct for this Deluxe model, along with the ivory steering wheel and matching window winders and escutcheons. Features include wood-grain trim, column shift manual gearbox, clock, and factory radio.
The 90-horsepower flathead V8 is tidy and well-detailed in the correct shade of dark green with black accessories. Details like authentic reproduction radiator hoses bear the Ford logo and part number stamp and are affixed with period-correct clamps. Feeding the V8 is a single downdraft carburetor topped with an oil bath air cleaner. The engine runs well, with the signature burble and easy-going character make flathead Fords of this era so endearing. This stylish Ford convertible has clearly been lovingly maintained in the years since its quality restoration, and it remains a pleasure to use.
Offering a delightful driving experience and mechanical simplicity in a timelessly styled package, the 1940 Ford is an excellent choice for newcomers to car collecting and experienced owners alike. This lovely example will undoubtedly bring its next keeper many miles of happy motoring.
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1940 Ford De Luxe Convertible is listed sold on ClassicDigest in St. Louis by Mark Hyman for $48500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : De Luxe Model Version : Convertible Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1940 Sub type : Convertible Location : Missouri
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com