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»
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May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
A Classic Combination: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Some automotive journalists think that interest in pre-war cars is not what it used to be, however true fans of barn find hotrods know that 1940 Ford coupes like this one, up for sale here on ebay in Tuscon,… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Concours Restoration: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Pre-war American cars are some of the most stylish in automotive history. Even the most humble vehicles gracing showrooms during that period looked sleek and attractive, and Ford’s 1940 DeLuxe Coupe was no exception. Our feature car presents superbly… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Rust And Highly Original 1958 VW Beetle Deluxe
1958 marked the 20th anniversary of the Volkswagen Beetle, with The People’s Car still meeting the objective of remaining cheap and simple, holding true to the concept it was originally designed for. This ’58 model has a great story… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
True Barn Find: 1955 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe
By the mid-fifties, design guru extraordinaire Virgil Exner was calling the shots at Chrysler when it came to styling, with the new look of the 1955 Windsor DeLuxe credited to his skills along with the rest of the brand’s… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»
Aug 4, 2023 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
It would generally be fair to expect any classic with over seven decades under its belt to look slightly frayed and rough around the edges. However, this 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan is an exception to that rule. It… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
Jan 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old School Cool: 1936 Ford Deluxe Coupe
In the pantheon of old Fords, the ’32 coupe and various Model As are always favorites with hot-rodders and collectors. As the ’30s wore on, perhaps the popularity wore off a bit. But, how about a 1936 Deluxe Five-Window… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Vintage Racer: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
The classic scene contains many niche sectors with devoted followers, and some of the most passionate become involved with vintage race cars. That is what is offered with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. It is a solid and complete… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked In ’84: 1950 Ford Deluxe Tudor
The 1949 Ford was a crucial vehicle for the company, representing its first new model since before World War II. Its appearance was groundbreaking, being its first offering featuring “ponton” styling that integrated the fenders into the bodyline and… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Motor: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
When a classic car has over eight decades under its belt, it is fair to expect it to feature some non-original drivetrain components. However, that isn’t the case with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. Its engine bay houses the… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
DIY Pickup: 1951 Kaiser “El Camino”
At first glance, this Kaiser looks like it may have once been a Manhattan sedan. But that nameplate didn’t move over from sister company Frazer until 1952. So, this 1951 Kaiser probably started life as a Special or Deluxe… more»
Aug 3, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Wants to Rally: 1969 Saab 96 V4 Deluxe
Starting in the 1950s, Saab was producing rally-tossable sedans with practical features that found fans all over the world. Drivers appreciated the Saab’s surefooted handling, economy, and tough mechanicals. The Saab 96, introduced in 1961, had an incredible twenty-year… more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Pre-War Project: 1941 Ford Deluxe
As world events looked increasingly sketchy going into the 1940s, Ford would introduce an all-new automobile lineup for 1941. In Special, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe trim, the cars would carry over into 1942 and then things went on hiatus… more»
