Description
For sale is a 1940 Chrysler Windsor convertible coupe (correct odometer 37794). Bought from a US auction (from Bob Bakewell collection), a rare 1940 Chrysler Windsor Convertible Coupe that Bob Bakewell actually sold for his employer in 1948 and was able to acquire for his collection some 63 years later. Title VIN 699159 and 37, 786 miles on the odometer. Restoration work that began in 2011 USA includes rebuilt 6 cylinder engine, new canvas top, upholstery and wide whites. Spotlight and dual rear bumper guards. Last driven in 2016. The acquisition of the car would be an upgrade to any collection. The story Bob selling the car and requiring it made the cover of the Old Cars Weekly November 3, 2011 edition where Bob was referred to as Nebraska’s “Chrysler Man.”
The car moved from the US to Portugal, where a frame-off restoration was performed (frame and body). Then we transported the car to Estonia, it was basically a "basket case", the body parts were reassembled. Within two years, finished the car. We registered in Sweden, transported back to Estonia again. Last works have been done: new license plate light wire and socket, installation of turn signals, headlight adjustment, and exhaust gases to normal. During the finishing restoration work, we installed a new battery and a grounding switch under the hood (where the charger can also be connected). New chrome: front and rear bumpers, driver's side ventilation window frame, tailgate handle, taillight frames. All new brake cylinders and pads installed, front king pins and steering bushings. Some upholstery work + the entire trunk (most upholstery was already done in the US, good condition). The roof works with vacuum and all new hoses installed. Starter restored. It is a 6V electrical system, where the positive is in the body. The original already has an electric wiper motor that works. New windshield + gasket. The car starts "on half a turn" and is in good driving condition. Ideally, the carburetor could also be restored in the future. New spark plugs and wires. The electrical system is mostly new wires. I can help find a reliable transport company. The car belongs to the private collection and making room for a new project.
We trusted a professional car painter in Portugal with the color selection and he hit the nail on the head. A wonderful color that changes with the light, somewhere between dark purple and black. If you are seriously interested, I can send you a link to a US auction where you can see the car before restoration and read about its history.
