1940 Ford Deluxe
Description
Meticulous Restoration to the highest standard
The 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible from the Charlie Thomas Collection is a meticulously restored example of pre-war American automotive design. This car features a 221ci flathead V8 engine producing 85hp, paired with a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes—a significant upgrade for its era. The convertible has been refinished in Garnet Maroon with a tan soft top (maroon piping), complemented by a luxurious red leather interior. Its restoration, performed in the early 2000s, included a full overhaul of the suspension and brakes, as well as detailed attention to factory-correct finishes and period equipment.
Key details:
• Engine: 221ci flathead V8, 85hp.
• Transmission: 3-speed manual.
• Exterior: Garnet Maroon paint, chrome bumpers, 16-inch wheels with trim rings and Ford Deluxe hubcaps.
• Interior: Red leather seats, maroon/black carpets, period two-tone dash, glovebox clock, AM radio.
• Features: Hydraulic drum brakes, dual master cylinder, dual side mirrors, glasspack-equipped dual exhaust, show-correct brightwork.
• Provenance: Restored and maintained as part of the Charlie Thomas Collection, later offered at various auctions including Barrett-Jackson and RM Sotheby's.
This particular 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible is widely cited as a show-quality, highly correct restoration, prized both for its condition and for representing the craftsmanship of its era
Under present ownership since April 2025 the following has been done:
New gas tank
New metal gas lines from tank to underhood area.
New motor and transmission mounts
New rear brake wheel cylinders
New 6 volt battery
6 volt generator was rebuilt
New voltage regulator
New fuel pump
New carburetor
Oil and filter changed
It comes with a clean California title and is exempt from smog certification.
Key details
Transmission: 3 Speed Manual
VIN / chassis: 185691271
Offered by Laguna Classic Cars, 2171 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Taxes, title and fees not included.
Photos courtesy of Laguna Classic Cars.
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11,281 Miles
1940
$52,500
Price does not include taxes, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Description
Meticulous Restoration to the highest standard
The 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible from the Charlie Thomas Collection is a meticulously restored example of pre-war American automotive design. This car features a 221ci flathead V8 engine producing 85hp, paired with a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes—a significant upgrade for its era. The convertible has been refinished in Garnet Maroon with a tan soft top (maroon piping), complemented by a luxurious red leather interior. Its restoration, performed in the early 2000s, included a full overhaul of the suspension and brakes, as well as detailed attention to factory-correct finishes and period equipment.
Key details:
• Engine: 221ci flathead V8, 85hp.
• Transmission: 3-speed manual.
• Exterior: Garnet Maroon paint, chrome bumpers, 16-inch wheels with trim rings and Ford Deluxe hubcaps.
• Interior: Red leather seats, maroon/black carpets, period two-tone dash, glovebox clock, AM radio.
• Features: Hydraulic drum brakes, dual master cylinder, dual side mirrors, glasspack-equipped dual exhaust, show-correct brightwork.
• Provenance: Restored and maintained as part of the Charlie Thomas Collection, later offered at various auctions including Barrett-Jackson and RM Sotheby's.
This particular 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible is widely cited as a show-quality, highly correct restoration, prized both for its condition and for representing the craftsmanship of its era
Under present ownership since April 2025 the following has been done:
New gas tank
New metal gas lines from tank to underhood area.
New motor and transmission mounts
New rear brake wheel cylinders
New 6 volt battery
6 volt generator was rebuilt
New voltage regulator
New fuel pump
New carburetor
Oil and filter changed
It comes with a clean California title and is exempt from smog certification.
Key details
Transmission: 3 Speed Manual
VIN / chassis: 185691271
Offered by Laguna Classic Cars, 2171 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Taxes, title and fees not included.
Photos courtesy of Laguna Classic Cars.
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