This 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe is a beautifully restored, V8 Ford with great options and Art Deco flair! Debuting in dealer showrooms in October of 1939, it was clear that the 1940 Ford models were the style leader for its price class. Carrying forward the teardrop design elements from the previous year, the Eugene Gregorie designed '40 Fords were (and continue to be) absolutely gorgeous and many believe that Edsel Ford himself even played a major role in sculpting the Art Deco inspired design. The iconic design of the 1940 Ford was an outstanding refresh from the previous year and this was clear from nearly every angle. Up front, the new-look grille was a major highlight but perhaps the biggest improvement was made to headlights that were trimmed in chrome and tastefully incorporated into the front fenders, and now featured sealed beam headlights which was a first for Ford. The side profile of the 1940 Ford was equally beautiful with curvy front and rear fenders along with nice clean body lines and neat trim. In the rear, the chrome taillights and bumpers were absolutely gorgeous and on the coupe models, the sloping body lines capped off an outstanding looking, streamlined design. For the interior, the 1940 Fords were highly trimmed especially for a car in its class and the biggest update was Ford's shift away from a floor mounted shifter to the more modern column-mounted "Finger Tip Gearshift" that also made the interiors more roomy. The other major update for Ford in 1940 was the addition of the modern Convertible Coupe body style complete with a vacuum-powered convertible top that was touted as raising and lowering "automatically" via a vacuum-controlled switch. In total, Ford produced 23,704 Convertible Coupe models which comprised a less than 4% of Ford's total production in 1940 which makes this particular car quite a rare one and even more rare since it does not appear to have been modified as many '40 Fords have been over the past 85 years. Under the hood on this '40 Ford Convertible is a 221 cubic inch Ford Flathead V8 engine fed by a single 2 barrel carburetor that together were said to have produced 85 horsepower when new. The 221 Flathead V8 is backed by a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted using the column-mounted "3 on the tree" shifter known as a "Finger Tip Gearshift." Exhaust exits this 1940 Ford DeLuxe via a single exhaust port that generates a terrific throaty sound out of the rear tailpipe. This 1940 V8-powered Ford Convertible comes absolutely loaded with options! Riding on a set of wide whitewall tires mounted on painted steel wheels and accented with Ford Deluxe emblazoned chrome hubcaps and chrome beauty rings, this '40 Ford has an outstanding look whether you're showing it at the local car show or you're cruising down the road. Further elevating the gorgeous look of this Ford Convertible is a matching set of rear-mounted fender skirts with the rear wheels tucked behind. The front and rear chrome bumpers are also outfitted with optional chrome bumper guards that also give this pre-war Ford an upgraded upscale look. Dual chrome outside mirrors are another wonderful addition to this classic Ford since they greatly assist when trying to squeeze in and out of a tight parking spot at the local drive-in or car show. The white cloth power convertible top is raised and lowered with ease with flick of a switch and is powered by a novel vacuum-powered system. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this classy Ford Convertible looks great as well! The all steel body of this 1940 Ford Deluxe has been refinished in a beautiful Mandarin Maroon paint that completes the exterior appearance of this Art Deco inspired convertible. The interior of this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible Coupe is absolutely gorgeous! The front and rear bench seats have been reupholstered in Caramel upholstery that provides a wonderful contrast to the exterior look of the car. The color-matched upholstered door panels, rubber floor mat, beige carpeting, painted dash, and two-tone steering wheel all look great and remain in their stock configuration. The interior is also highly optioned with a rear view mirror, color-matched upholstered sun visors, and heater that is tucked neatly under the dash. Additionally, this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible comes equipped with full instrumentation including a 100 MPH speedometer, oil pressure gauge, battery gauge, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished off with a locking glovebox, clock, cigar lighter, and even an AM radio. Whether you're buying your very first classic car or you're adding to your existing FoMoCo collection, this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible Coupe would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!