By 1934, Ford’s Model 40 was selling quite well. Ford was still resting on the laurels of the 1933 model and the new-for-1932 flathead V-8 engine, which was a powerplant that had generous public praise and interest for its reliability and its capacity for performance modifications. Even “Public Enemy Number One”, notorious bank robber John Dillinger wrote Henry Ford to give his acclaim for the engine, who no doubt enjoyed its performance.

Cosmetic changes were minor, and the 1934 Ford retained many physical features of the 1933. Of the body styles offered that year, one of the best looking was the five-window coupe, with its flowing lines and stylish cabin, the car retained the same spirit of the then all-new 1932 model. The Deluxe models were easily distinguishable from the standard models, as they had two taillights, pinstriping, cowllights and twin horns.

The 1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe offered today was formerly part of the Jeff Day Collection and is equipped with a flathead V-8 that is paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Nicely presented with brown bodywork and black fenders, the Ford is sharply accented with red wire wheels and matching pinstripes. The interior has mohair-type upholstery and the painted dashpanel has elegant white-faced instrumentation.

The Ford also features the ever-popular rumbleseat and the car is further decked out with cowllights, amber foglights, a rear-mounted spare with hard cover, dual mirrors, two taillights and whitewall tires.