Acworth, GA | USA
$59,900
/ USDDescription
Stock (not modified) Southern California vehicle until purchased by me in 2019. Major refurbishment in 2014 including paint, interior, top and tires. No evidence that the vehicle ever experienced rust (So Cal location 1934-2019). The V-8 purrs and the vehicle needs nothing. True Mileage Unknown. Finding an unmodified Model 40 Deluxe Roadster is very rare as most have been turned into hotrods. The paint and interior are stellar...and are a beautiful combination. The V-8 is a 1936 engine (LB block...
Our Take:
- The Ford Model 40 Deluxe Roadster from 1934 is a gem for classic car aficionados. This year marked the second production of the groundbreaking V-8 engines, which changed the landscape of affordable performance cars forever. Interestingly, this model was a favorite among bootleggers during the Prohibition era—probably because of its relatively high speed and sleek design.
- Surviving a million miles and still rolling? It’s genuinely remarkable to find a vehicle from the '30s that's claimed to have driven such a distance and remains nearly rust-free. Thanks to its Southern California roots, this Model 40 has apparently dodged the lethal rust monster that devours classic cars elsewhere. A good So Cal origin story can be akin to finding hidden treasure for collectors.
- It's a rare sight to see any 1934 Ford as stock as this one. The majority of these beauties were modified into hotrods during the '50s and '60s—often leaving the original design only a distant memory. Here, we have a showroom-like Deluxe Roadster, maintaining much of its vintage charm opposed to the muscled-up hotrod versions that enthusiasts often encounter.
- The adaptable V-8 under the hood is not just any engine; it’s a 1936 LB block with insert bearings. This upgrade makes it more reliable than the original '34 flathead, known occasionally for its cooling issues. It's like having the elegance of a classic with a touch of enhanced practical longevity—just the kind of juxtaposition that makes classic car ownership so fascinating.
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