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Mario's Tribute to 1940 Ford Deluxe

1940 Ford Deluxe

1 Concours Restored 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible currently owned by a private collector.

2 Ford produced 600,000 units in 1940, but just 23,704 were De Luxe series convertibles.

3 Exterior Color Black, Interior Red leather. Wide whitewall tires and Deluxe Trim Rings.

4 Famous Teardrop headlights. Bumper Guards and Wings.

5 Dash is restored to original condition even has a working clock.

6 It has been restored to fully stock specifications including the engine, transmission and rear end.

7 Plenty of room to get into the backseat.

8 Beautiful red leather seats front and back.

9 Very roomy trunk and spare fits nicely.

10 221ci flathead V8 85 HP compression ratio of 6.25 to 1, Chandler-Groves two-barrel carburetor.

11 Concours level restoration is believed to have been completed about 20 years ago.

12 This 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible is said to have been kept in a climate-controlled garage since its restoration.

13 Chrome Bumper Guard and Wings, Wind Split, Turn Signals, Spotlight and Dual Outside mirrors.

14 Chrome bumper guard and wings with famous Sargent stripe tail lights.

15 Power assisted top works like new.

16 Ford Deluxe Trim steering wheel.

17 1940 Ford Deluxe 5 Window Coupe in gorgeous Garnet Maroon paint.

18 Excellent older restoration, super solid body, gorgeous.

19 Great chrome and trim.

20 Dual exhaust, famous Sargent stripe taillights.

21 Fantastic Tan broadcloth interior.

22 AM radio, turn signals, seat belts.

23 239 cu in 100 HP flathead V8 engine, 3-speed transmission.

24 Roomy trunk with mounted spare tire.

25 Bumper guards, bumper wings, grill guard, fog lights.

26 Famous long sleek back and Sargent taillights.

27 Fender skirts, dual side view mirrors.

28 Trim rings, wide white wall tires.

29 1940 Ford Ad

30 1940 Ford Ad

31 1940 Ford Ad

32 1940 Ford Ad

33 1940 Ford Ad

34 1940 Ford Ad


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40 Ford walk around exterior.


40 Ford walk around interior


40 Ford drive


1940 Ford Cars & New Improvements


The 1940 Ford Style Show


1940 Ford Commercial


Sales film for 1940 Ford



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Mario on Oct 18, 2022 said:

The 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible and 1940 Ford Deluxe 5 Window Coupe were both very popular cars and helped Ford to produce 600,000 total cars in 1940. This is my Tribute to these two fine Ford Models.

The 1940 Fords were known for their Famous Teardrop headlights and Sargent stripe taillights. The sleek design was an instant hit and helped drive up Ford sales.

The Deluxe version came with a lot of chrome trim and up to as many as 51 options and accessories. The Flathead V8 was still King, and horsepower was rising each year.

This Post was the inspiration of our very own American Torque member Rob who has expressed his admiration for the 1940 Ford Deluxe model. This is for you Rob. Cheers! Enjoy! Mario.

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azmusclecar on Oct 19, 2022 said:

Ahhhhhhhhhh, Mario.....you shouldn't have!! Insert blush blush here. Thank you and I'd like to thank the Academy and my Agent and my Family. This is such a high honor. It's like an Oscar, but it's called the "MARIO"!! ;-)

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Mario on Oct 20, 2022 said:

You're very welcome Rob! I too am a big fan of the 1940 Ford both the Coupe and the Convertible. The headlights and tail lights are so unique and just plain "cool"! Enjoy your very own Post. Cheers! Mario

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57timemachine on Oct 20, 2022 said:

Like most folks, the 1940 Ford has always been my favorite 40's Ford. The 1940 and then the 1949 reign supreme in the 40's Ford camp. Interestingly enough the first and last in that decade. Cheers.

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Mario on Oct 20, 2022 said:

That's amazing George my 2 favorite 40's Fords are also the 1940 and 1949. Maybe it's because it's the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The 50's cars are my all time favorites and the 49 Ford was the beginning for me. Cheers!

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