1940 Ford Convertible

Here is a really nice & correct 1940 Ford Deluxe convertible built to the late Forties hop up/custom style. This neat original Ford was modified about 25 years ago by hot rod historian Don Montgomery. The car was set up to be as it might have been in the late 1940s. Runs & Drives excellent.The car is lowered a little using longer shackles and de-arched springs but is super smooth and handles great.
High performance was not forgotten. The Mercury flathead engine (239" + .030" bore)has added speed equipment, including a awesome 1936 McCulloch Supercharger, Early Original Edelbrock heads, a Potvin cam and Real Fenton headers. A Stromberg 48 carburetor delivers the fuel and the spark comes from a Harman & Collins dual coil ignition with 2 DSM Mallory coils. Real Douglass steel pack mufflers ( From 1950) provide a smooth exhaust note. Real 1937 Desoto ribbed bumpers front & rear.
The car is in really good condition. The paint, rebuilt engine, interior & top were done over 30 years ago.but very presentable. The car is certainly not perfect. there is some wear, scratches and scuffs but the car is really very nice & has the perfect authentic driven look. The body is very good and solid as this is a real California car. No Rust!! All the stock trim is still in place.
The mechanical things - brakes, shocks, kingpins, radiator,axle bearings, steering and etc. were all gone through after the car was purchased. The 244" engine runs really wellSuper smooth & cool.The vacuum operated top works properly. The hop up modifications were done in the early 1990s. One minor item to note is that the rear main seal drips a little as so many flathead engines do. This car runs and drives like new. Super solid and everything works!! All factory gauges work, even the radio. Has 3 Period Stewart Warner gauges ( voltage, boost & temp). Has stock fan & electric fan on a switch.The interior is very nice as well. Has lap belts too.

The car goes down the freeway at 70-75 mph with no problems. Drive anywhere. No issues, noises or smoke! * This car was Owned by the Hot Rod legend Don Montgomery so you know its top quality!
* I also have the skirts, 15" Firestone whitewalls, steel wheels and flipper caps like in a few of the old pics. As well as the correct painted skirts.The new owner will get them. The car is set up right now with new black wall 6.50 x 16 Firestones, Correct 16" wheels and 40 stock caps (like in current pics) I also have a box of parts, the correct factory 16" spare and some neat old paperwork from Don.
*Please ask questions before bidding. I will end the auction at anytime for local sale or buy it now!! So don't wait if you are serious. No BS PLEASE !! Email me for buy it now!
$1000 PayPal Deposit payment due immediately following close of auction. Full payment due in 72 hrs. No Exceptions!! If you want the car you will be ready to complete the purchase per the instructions. I'm Not going to play games and wait around a week for a non responsive bidder to disappear, so I really appreciate your understanding in advance. Winner must contact me as soon as the auction ends. No Exceptions!! You should be excited and ready to own this gem so email me as soon as you win. If you have any questions or concerns on the payment instructions, or the car please email me before you bid. Communication is the key!! International bidders are welcome but please be ready to follow through with my payment instructions.This is an amazing car and you wont be disappointed. Good Luck & Thank You.

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