The 95-horsepower 239-cu.
in. flathead V-8 is âextremely strong and drives magnificently, â. The provided photos show a nicely detailed engine with chrome acorn nuts dressing up the cylinder heads. The transmission is the original, standard column-shift three-speed manual, which has synchronized second and third gears. The car will âstillrun down the road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, wobbles, or creaks. This black De Luxe coupe received a body-off restoration. The car came from the John Woodhead Ford collection where it was restored to its period-correct black color, which consisting of three coats of black paint and three coats of clearcoat.
He adds that the floorboards, trunk, and all the typical rust-prone areas are âcompletely solid and rust-free, â with no signs of any accidents. The undercarriage photos appear to reinforce the claims of a solid body. All the chrome and stainless trim items were restored. The car has accessory fender skirts and optional bumper guards. The bench seat is covered in correctbeige/tan cloth upholstery and the dashboard has been restored. There is a clock in the glovebox door and ashtrays on either side of the dash. The steering wheel matches one of the dashboard colors and it appears to be crack-free in the photos, while the headliner and door panels appear to be in excellent condition.
The suspension appears to be original and correct, per the photos, which also show front and rear transverse springs, original-style shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes. The wide whitewall tires are mounted on steel wheels with trim rings and Ford De Luxe hubcaps.Used 1940 Ford Deluxe 1,000 miles, Black
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Under that flame painted hood is a 350-cu.
in. Chevrolet V-8, with an acre of polished aluminum hiding the painted block. The engine is topped with a Holley Hi-Tek die cast aluminum air cleaner, with dual washable air filters. It feeds an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and an aluminum intake. An HEI distributor provides the spark and the engine
breathes through a set of chrome shorty headers and a pair of Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers. The engine bay is clean, well detailed and ready for show. The engine mates up with a GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission, shifts in every gear.
Thereâs very little chrome to talk about here, aside from the grille, the bumpers and the side spears, all of which appear to be in excellent condition. The glass is lightly tinted and appears in excellent shape. The black paint work appears deep and beautifully polished. There are two small chips in the front grill. Beyond that, the black paint work is holding up exceptionally well, after 15 years of service. The interior is
completely customized with burgundy leather upholstery, which shows beautifully in the photos, displaying no cracks or tears in the leather or seams. The metalwork inside has been painted either a matching burgundy or a cream color.
While the interior is custom, a lot has been done to preserve the original look of the dash. The gauges are all original to the car, and appear to be in excellent condition.
Used 1940 Ford Deluxe 9,461 miles, Black
This 1940 Oldsmobile Model 90 four-door sedan has been transformed into a luxury street rod by the addition of a modern General Motors powertrain and a full leather interior, cooled by aftermarket air conditioning.
The seller describes the custom maroon metallic paint is as being in âvery good condition, with very good interior leather and
carpeting, â and he reports no known functional issues. This Model 90 is powered by a General Motors Goodwrench-branded aftermarket 350-cu. in. crate V-8 engine of unspecified age and is mated to a GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission.
The engine is said to have traveled about 7,500 miles. The seller makes no statement about engine accessories or carburetion, but the engine wears a paper-element air cleaner. The seller states the engine starts and idles properly without smoke, that the transmission shifts smoothly, and that the powertrain is free of leaks. The engine bay presents as being strongly clean in the provided photos. While making no statement about its
age, the seller rates the paint at â8.7 on a scale of 10, â noting two small chips near one running board as blemishes. The body seals and weatherstripping are reported to be in âvery goodâ condition, and the seller states that the car is free of rust.
The chrome and condition of the semi-waterfall 1940 grille appears to be excellent, per the photos. The seller says custom bodywork has included filling of the rear fender seams and a sunken license plate. a small rock chip on the passengerâs-side glass and says the exterior lighting is functional. The Oldsmobileâs passenger cabin boasts leather seating with a power-operated driverâs seat of unstated sourcing. The seating
materials are in âexcellentâ condition and that the carpet is good, with no holes or tears visible.
The headliner is reported to be in âexcellentâ condition with functional dome lighting. The dashboard incorporates a polished instrument panel mounting vintage-type gauges that are reported to be in proper working order. An aftermarket CD audio system is reported to be functional. The Oldsmobile is said to be equipped with keyless entry. The carpeted trunk presents as being strongly clean in the photos.
Used 1940 Oldsmobile 98 3,938 miles, Red
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Used 1972 Pontiac LeMans Green
Car is absolutely gorgeous in person.
Low mileage car - much of original restoration has been freshened up to highest standards within the past year. Motor runs quiet and drives great. Shifts and stops like new! Full Restoration. All gauges and dash fully restored. Frame was sandblasted and painted underneath. Paint job is flawless. Everything
on the car works. All the chrome is fantastic most was rechromed and a few places are reproduction pieces. Has air-ride for front and back.rides real smooth. This car is very sharp and screams. Im a personal owner of the car, not a dealer!
Used 1938 Green