1940 Ford

Quirky Homebuilt 1940/67 Ford/VW Truck Bug

Since the advent of the vehicle, people have been customizing them to suit their tastes while pushing the limits of their engineering and artistic abilities. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most customized vehicles of all time due… more»

Saturday Night Special: 1940 Ford Coupe Racecar

Racing is serious business if you get hooked on the lure of hot, nasty speed.  It can also cost you some serious cash if you find yourself “gut-hooked.”  Getting started in any form of racing can quickly bring you… more»

Nice Pre-War Driver: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan

Many people consider the 1940 Ford to be the finest model that the big blue oval produced before the start of WWII. Here is a chance to own a nice driver-condition 2-door sedan version of this car. Located in… more»

Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe

Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors.  Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon.  Bathed in the legend of… more»

Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period.  These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»

Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California.  This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»

Twice Stalled Restoration Project: 1940 Ford Tudor

A previous article on a 1938 Plymouth states that the market for a prewar driver quality car is filled with opportunities.  If you can apply a little elbow grease and throw in some folding money for parts, the car… more»

Lawn Art Rescue Mission: 1940 Ford Pickup

In the world of rural living, having an old pickup truck as lawn art as a status symbol is trendy.  Trendy among those new to rural living, that is.  These poor trucks are adorned with the accouterments of the… more»

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