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1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe

Vehicle: 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe - 53 Mercury Flathead V8 Columbia 2-Speed Axle
Contact: Brian	Location: Southern California	Email: Click Here	Phone: 208-890-0337
Description
Early Ford Coupes such as this are tightly held and rarely become available, part of a well-known So-Cal Hot-Rod Family since 1971 (1974 CA pink-slip). Resting on a careful body off frame restoration with full respect to its original presence/style, the non-modified all steel "So-Cal" body features all original non-patched panels and has been properly refinished in Acadia Green lacquer. Tastefully old-school lowered just a touch and re-powered with a smooth running 1953 Mercury 255 cubic inch V8, other noted features include rebuilt 3-speed column shift manual transmission and desirable Columbia 2-speed rear differential. It's time for this amazingly solid Ol' Girl to find a new home, Don't Miss It!... Please visit our "Narrated" 14:44 minute HD Video and detailed 100+ high resolution category specific photos. We welcome your call anytime, specific questions and/or purchase consideration...
Equipment
Body, Exterior & Interior: 1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe, Vin#18579** (Owner-Titled 05/1974 CA Pink-Slip), Odometer 63,631 (believed actual to body) Acadia Green lacquer & Brown Leather interior upholstery, body-off frame restoration, all original steel no-patch body & panels, original body trim & wind wings (some chrome re-plating), F/R bumperette's & rear gravel shield, Deluxe wheel trim, 16" wheels w/spare (4"front/5"rear), BF Goodrich wide white tires, original interior format seating, trim, dash, storage & tan rubber floor mat, restored wood grain finish window garnish moldings... Power Train & Chassis:** 1953 Mercury 255 cubic inch 2bbl V8 (non-modified low mile donor), rebuilt 3-speed column shift manual transmission, rare rebuilt & fully functional Columbia 2-Speed rear axle, dual glass-pack exhaust 2" with 2.5" tailpipes, original chassis/vin# restored black enamel, all factory braking components restored, factory suspension restored w/light old school suspension lowering mods including 1936 Ford front wishbone conversion, dropped front axle & stabilizer bar, reverse eye rear spring assembly, 12V converted gauges & etc, factory style cloth wiring & Optima gel battery...
Known Facts
Free and Clear Private Party Titled in California SOLD TO COLORADO Sorry You Missed It...

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Questions? Contact Brian 208-890-0337