1934 Ford Model 40 for sale - St. Louis, Missouri

Description:
Engine: 221ci Flathead V8

Transmission:
Manual

Interior Color:
Brown Leather

Exterior Color:
Black

Description:
Regarded by many Ford enthusiasts as one of the finest designs to own, the 1934 model year is quite the prize for any collector! Superb body lines, raked front grill with wide surround, vertical hood slats with two release levers instead of one, and slightly smaller headlights & cowl lamps made for an incredibly handsome car that mimicked much more expensive vehicles of the same era. An increase in V8 engine performance to 85 horsepower didn\'t hurt sales either! We are very pleased to offer this rare 1934 Ford Model 40B Deluxe Phaeton. Tastefully finished in Black with Dark Brown Leather interior, this example was professionally restored to be shown and judged to the highest standards. Powering this all-steel Phaeton is an original and fully rebuilt 221ci Flathead V8 with Stromberg carburetion and 3-speed manual transmission drivetrain. Other features include Tacoma Cream wire wheels with chrome hubcaps, matching cream pinstripes, Firestone Deluxe Champion black sidewall tires, cowl ventilation, rear-mounted spare with steel cover, full set of canvass side curtains with storage bag, rear convertible top boot cover also with storage bag, bumper guards, date-coded 1934 Ford Safety Glass & wind wings, vacuum-powered wiper, tilt-out front windshield, cigar lighter & ashtray, beveled rearview mirror, correct twin chrome horns & cowl lights, and fitted vinyl floor matting. A very solid body and frame, along with a great running engine and wonderful driving capabilities, make this a must have for any serious Ford Collector! The restoration of this Phaeton was completed in approximately 2001. The frame has been meticulously rebuilt and fully repainted with show quality results! The paint is absolutely beautiful highlighted perfectly with hand-painted pinstripes along the body trim moldings! The interior leather remains in terrific condition with no tears or rips and really compliments the outside color very well. The interior wood graining is top notch! The convertible top and side curtains are absolutely brand new from Lebanon Bonney and fit perfectly! All window glass remains 1934 date-code correct, as well as detailed under hood presentation with correct splash pans, cowl body tags, cloth-covering wiring, air breather sticker, and more! Upon its completion, it received its AACA Senior National First Prize in 2001 and AACA Grand National First Prize in 2006 scoring a minimum of 390/400 points. It also participated in the Early Ford V8 Club of America national judging earning 950/1000 points to achieve a Dearborn Award. All honors are proudly displayed on the front license plate frame! The odometer today reads just 88 miles, which was reset in 2001, and clearly trailered to events. It has always been collector-owned and cared for, with climate-controlled storage and yearly servicing. The car continues to start with utter ease, running and driving just great! The transmission is tight with excellent clutch engagement without any vibrations. It retains its original Model 40 aluminum heads and intake along with Stromberg carburetion which further adds to its incredible investment. Included with the sale is a reproduction Ford Instruction Manual. Being 1 of only 3,128 Deluxe 4-door Phaetons ever built in 1934, it certainly qualifies as rare and very hard to find! You will have a tough time finding one any nicer! We would welcome any further questions you have about the car, so please feel free to contact us! A great opportunity for one of the finest examples available anywhere! Statewide and Worldwide shipping is available, and we are happy to assist in arrangements as needed.