1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod Coupe

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod Coupe is restored period correct as a traditional late 50’s California Hot Rod. It is lovingly constructed entirely from swap meet and salvage yard parts, none of which were made later than 1962. It is running, driveable and it's a beauty. The vehicle has been restored by it's owner who was an expert. It has always been garaged, well loved and cared for. It's a show car that is true to the spirit of the hot rod culture of the era. The vehicle is well respected and was featured in a photo spread in "The Rodder's Journal" No.6 1996.

Due to it's age, there's no way we can guarantee 100% perfection but can say you would be getting a great car in fantastic condition. Please review all pics and ask questions before bidding as. Car is sold As-Is. There was a faulty starter which we replaced so that folks could easily test drive the car. The mechanic who recently installed it said the underside looked great and he'd be happy to answer any questions. Other than that, the only thing to mention is that this is not a recent restoration. The last major work on the car was completed in 1993. I have more pics and a few videos of it running. Inspections by appointment only. Call 845 709-9036 to schedule an appointment prior to auctions end.

This vehicle is available for local pick up. Additionally, shipping arrangements can be made through uShip or your own shipper.

We are selling the car locally as well and reserve the right to remove the listing if we get an acceptable offer in person.

The car is titled in New Mexico but is garaged in Staten Island, NY.

Acceptable payment options: Paypal, cash-in-person, check certified by a bank and bank to bank transfer to seller's account.

$1000 deposit required and must be received within 24 hours of the close of the auction and the balance due within 7 days of the auction. Payment must clear our bank account before we release the car.

Restoration period: 1986-1993 7 Years

Body Material: 100% U.S. Bethlehem Steel

Wheels: 1948 Mercury 15” Steel

Paints: R-M Ebony Lacquer on body. 10 coats

Mack Truck Fire engine red enamel on wheels (5 coats)

Chevrolet orange enamel on engine block

Original factory finish on on dashboard, firewall and trunk interior

Interior: Black Diamond pleated button tufted naugahyde (seat & door panels)

Black deep pile carpeting (cab and trunk)

Modifications: chromed interior garnish

Moldings: chromed steering column, chromed em brake assembly

Chromed license plate brackets (front & rear)

Chromed hood hinges and springs

Chromed door and trunk latches

Chromed ashtrays

Chrome pencil tips

non script baby moons

Shaved bumpers (front & rear)

Origina waterslide decals; Hildebrandt (1955-59) Edelbrock (1955-59)

Moon Equip. (1958-60) Mallory (1957) Offenhauser (1959-60)

NHRA (1952-59) SCTA (1948-58)

Engine: 1957 Corvette 283 C.I. Block, 1957 Power Pak heads

Induction: Carter AFB 4 BBL Corvette Manifold/Triple Rochester 2GC Carbs/Offenhauser Manifold

Exhaust: Custom headers/functional 14” Lakes plugs/Smitty 22” steel paks

Camshaft: Iskenderian Polydyne 505 Racing

Ignition: Mallory dual point distributor, chrome coil, Packard 440 primary wires

Transmission: Ford Box, 1946 Lincoln Zephyr 26 tooth gears

Clutch:1957 Chev HD pressure plate, 1940 Ford truck disc

Rear Axle: Lincoln 4:11

Adaptor: Hildebrandt, Hurst front saddle mount

Front End: 5 ½ Dago Axle (dropped forged I-Beam), tube shocks

Tires: 5.50 x 15 firestone Bias ply rears

Instrumentation: Stewart -Warner 9 oil press, ammeter, vacuum, water temp Sun 0-8500 electric tach with sending unit

Original home of car: Sacremento, CA

Club Affiliation: Sacramento Thunderbolts, Cal-Neva Timing, NHRA/SCTA