1940 Ford Deluxe Black

This 1940 Deluxe Convertible Coupe d was built “old-school” style, with a tail-dragging stance, 1940 Chevy fender skirts, reproduction ribbed bumpers, a shaved one-piece hood, shaved and leaded trunk lid, and 1956 wheel covers. A visually appealing 291-cu.in. i V8 is topped by a Weiand intake manifold with four 97 carburetors. The three-speed manual transmission has gears. The engine, transmission, and rear end were reportedly rebuilt 1,500 miles ago. The selling dealer is representing this 1940 street rod on consignment.

• The engine is a i 291-cu.in. OHV V8.
• 97 carburetors handle the fuel/air mixing chores.
• The “four deuces” intake manifold is a rare piece.
• Custom finned valve covers conceal the spark plugs and wires.
• The engine has a modern 12-volt alternator.
• The engine, transmission, and rear end were rebuilt 1,500 miles ago, per the seller.
• The manual 1940 transmission was upgraded with gears.
• The rear end houses 3.25:1 “high speed” gears, according to the selling dealer.
• The car has been repainted, but it has no known body damage, per the seller.
• The hood was welded into a one-piece unit and shaved.
• The deck lid was shaved and leaded.
• The full fender skirts are modified 1940 Chevrolet pieces.
• The reproduction, ribbed -style bumpers are Briz products.
• The interior was restored with Le ron- ey Naugahyde upholstery.
• The steering wheel is a wood-grained piece from a 1948 .
• Seat belts were added.
• Modern sch fuel level and engine temperature gauges were added under the dash.
• A wiring harness was installed.
• Wide-whitewall tires were mounted on steel wheels with ’56 wheel covers.

• No extra parts or accessories are included.

• There is some soiling on the headliner, according to the seller.

• This 1940 convertible street rod is powered by a classic i V8.
• gears were used to upgrade the three-speed manual transmission.
• The car was repainted black at an unspecified time.
• Tan Naugahyde upholstery was used to restore the interior.

The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean land title in the consignor’s name for the transfer of ownership. This “old school” 1940 Deluxe Convertible Coupe d is powered by a vintage 291-cubic-inch i V8. ing to the selling dealer, the car is “ready to cruise.”