Highlights

• Restored in Belgium in 2020 with only 800 miles driven since
• Fitted with a newly rebuilt Ford 351 Windsor V8 engine and a C6 automatic transmission with Lokar shifter
• Includes custom front axle with independent suspension, disc brakes, and power steering
• Interior entirely redone in black leather and appears in smart condition for its age

The Appeal

It's rather remarkable to look back at the 30s and remember that the mass-produced automobile was still such a recent invention. There are elements of the Model 40 that seem distinctly modern and unusual compared to its direct predecessors, and compared to the model A, which was only 7 years earlier, it looked outright space age.

Carrying one of Ford's earliest iterations of a V8 powerplant, the smooth motion and impressive performance of the new 40 was an immediate hit - and all of that grunt was guaranteed to pick up the attention of hot-rodders, who were rapidly becoming a fixture of life on the American road.

This particular example has been very nicely restored, and carries a Windsor V8 with a C6 automatic transmission. The result is a traditional-looking vehicle with impressive levels of performance. In that sense, it's a perfect marriage between one of Ford's foundational vehicles and the later, louder, brasher world of the Mustang.

With only 800 miles driven since its restoration in 2020, this car presents a great opportunity for any classic car enthusiast.

History and Paperwork

• Registered in the year 1934
• Has only covered 800 miles since its restoration in 2020
• Currently indicates 12,000 miles on a five-figure odometer
• Currently registered in Belgium with an "O" license plate
• The car cannot be transferred to a Dutch license plate, but can be easily transferred in many other countries due to its Belgian registration

The Condition

• The bodywork, paintwork, and interior all appear in smart condition for their age following the restoration
• Bodywork is very true to the car's 1930's styling with no dents or dings and a deep blue livery
• Chromework is bright and nicely kept
• The chassis and suspension have been carefully restored
• The car features new classic wheels with new Coocker white walls that complement the vehicle well
• The entire wiring harness and fuse box are new
• Internally, the car has been highly modernised
• Electronic instruments have been fitted, alongside a Grant steering wheel and modern stickshift
• Seats are nicely presented with curvy bolsters and no rips or tears 
• Carpets and headlining in good order
• Door cards are nicely presented 

The Mechanics

• Powered by a newly built Ford 351cu in 5.7L Windsor V8 engine
• Fitted with a C6 automatic transmission with a Lokar shifter
• The car includes a custom front axle with independent suspension, disc brakes, and power steering
• The entire suspension is new and fitted with coilovers
• The car has a new double exhaust with Flowmasters, producing a strong sound
• The vendor reports that the car is in excellent working order
• Only around 800 miles have been covered post-restoration and we understand it's driving very well 

BEFORE YOU BUY