1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod

400ci V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Moon Eyes Fuel Injection System

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LOT #

260762573

Hot Rod

Vehicle Price$80,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$81,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
185610380
Lot Number:
260762573
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
4,918 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
400ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Viper Red
Interior Color:
Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod
  • 400ci V8
  • Moon Eyes Fuel Injection System
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Viper Red Exterior
  • Tan Interior
  • Aftermarket Nitrous System (Not Hooked Up)
  • Line Lock System
  • Exhaust Cutouts w/ Kill Switch
  • Aftermarket Dynamat Sound Deadening & Carpeting
  • Aftermarket Stereo System
  • Gen II Vintage Air Climate Control System
  • Front & Rear Seat Belts
  • Power Seats
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Windows
  • Torque Thrust II Wheels
  • Triangulated 4-Link Rear Suspension
  • Drilled & Slotted 4-Wheel Brake Rotors
  • Complete Vehicle Rewire
  • TCI Frame
  • Subtle Pinstriping Inside & Outside The Vehicle
  • Custom Airbrushed Mural Under Hood
  • 525 HP Per Dyno Sheet

Overview of 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod For Sale by Owner

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is the kind of build that makes its intentions clear before the engine even fires. Showing approximately 4,918 miles, it pairs unmistakable prewar Ford styling with a 400ci V8, Moon Eyes fuel injection, a 4-speed automatic, and a dyno-sheet-reported 525 horsepower. An aftermarket nitrous system (not hooked up), line lock, and switch-controlled exhaust cutouts push the personality even further, while a TCI frame, triangulated 4-link rear suspension, and drilled and slotted 4-wheel brake rotors give the chassis the hardware to match. Finished in Viper Red over a Tan interior with Torque Thrust II wheels, subtle pinstriping, and a custom under-hood mural, this is a traditional hot rod with far more going on beneath the surface than its classic silhouette suggests.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is finished in Viper Red and wears the shape that made early Ford hot rods such enduring icons. Torque Thrust II wheels give it the right stance, while subtle pinstriping inside and outside the vehicle adds hand-finished character without overwhelming the body lines. A custom airbrushed mural beneath the hood adds another period-inspired show-car touch. Underneath, the TCI frame, triangulated 4-link rear suspension, and drilled and slotted 4-wheel brake rotors reveal that this build was designed with more than curb appeal in mind. The interior of this 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is finished in Tan and mixes vintage hot-rod atmosphere with the comfort features enthusiasts actually appreciate on the road. Power seats, power windows, power steering, and power brakes make the car far easier to live with, while the Gen II Vintage Air climate control system adds modern cabin comfort. Dynamat sound deadening, aftermarket carpeting, front and rear seat belts, an aftermarket stereo system, and a complete vehicle rewire further modernize the experience without taking away from the old-school character of the build.

Engine

The centerpiece of this 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is its 400ci V8, fed by a Moon Eyes fuel injection system and backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. According to the provided dyno sheet, the combination makes 525 horsepower, already serious output for a street-driven prewar Ford. The possible use of an aftermarket nitrous system raises the performance ceiling even further, while the line lock adds a distinctly drag-inspired touch and the exhaust cutouts with a kill switch let the car change character at the flip of a switch. This is the kind of drivetrain setup that turns a beautifully finished hot rod into something that should feel every bit as aggressive as it looks.

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Passenger side photo of 1940 Ford Deluxe

1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod

Current Ask
$80,000

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is the kind of build that makes its intentions clear before the engine even fires. Showing approximately 4,918 miles, it pairs unmistakable prewar Ford styling with a 400ci V8, Moon Eyes fuel injection, a 4-speed automatic, and a dyno-sheet-reported 525 horsepower. An aftermarket nitrous system (not hooked up), line lock, and switch-controlled exhaust cutouts push the personality even further, while a TCI frame, triangulated 4-link rear suspension, and drilled and slotted 4-wheel brake rotors give the chassis the hardware to match. Finished in Viper Red over a Tan interior with Torque Thrust II wheels, subtle pinstriping, and a custom under-hood mural, this is a traditional hot rod with far more going on beneath the surface than its classic silhouette suggests.

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Passenger side photo of 1939 Ford Deluxe

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Current Ask
$39,990

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Passenger side photo of 1939 Ford Deluxe

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Current Ask
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Current Ask
$36,000

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Current Ask
$36,500

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Current Ask
$57,500

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Passenger side photo of 1930 Ford Model A

1930 Ford Model A Phaeton Hot Rod

Current Ask
$36,000

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Passenger side photo of 1928 Plymouth Model Q

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Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 1931 Ford Model A

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Current Ask
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